INTRODUCTION/AIMS: Prospective, randomized, controlled trials of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) maintenance therapy in myasthenia gravis (MG) are lacking. In this trial, we evaluated the safety and efficacy of caprylate/chromatography-purified IVIG; (IGIV-C) in patients with generalized MG undergoing standard care. METHODS: Sixty-two patients enrolled in this phase 2, multicenter, international, randomized trial (1:1 IGIV-C [2 g/kg loading dose; 1 g/kg every 3 weeks through week 21] or placebo). Efficacy was assessed by changes in Quantitative MG (QMG) score at week 24 versus baseline (primary endpoint) and percentage of patients with clinical improvement in QMG, MG Composite (MGC), and MG-Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) scores (secondary endpoints). Safety assessments reported all adverse events (AEs). RESULTS: The change in QMG at 24 weeks was -5.1 for IGIV-C and -3.1 for placebo (p = .187). Seventy percent of patients in the IGIV-C group had improvement in MG-ADL (≥2-point decrease) versus 40.6% in the placebo group (p = .025). Patients showing clinical improvement in QMG and MGC (≥3-point decrease) were 70.0% for IGIV-C versus 59.4% for placebo (p = .442) and 60.0% for IGIV-C versus 53.1% for placebo (p = .610). IGIV-C was well tolerated; serious AEs were similar between arms. Three of four MG exacerbations requiring hospitalizations occurred in the IGIV-C arm with one death. DISCUSSION: Several efficacy parameters showed numerical results greater than those seen in the placebo group. This was a small study and may have been underpowered to see significant differences. Additional studies may be warranted to fully determine the efficacy of IVIG maintenance therapy in MG.
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- autoprotilátky krev MeSH
- činnosti denního života MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- dvojitá slepá metoda MeSH
- imunologické faktory terapeutické užití škodlivé účinky aplikace a dávkování MeSH
- intravenózní imunoglobuliny * terapeutické užití škodlivé účinky aplikace a dávkování MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- myasthenia gravis * farmakoterapie MeSH
- prospektivní studie MeSH
- receptory cholinergní * imunologie MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- klinické zkoušky, fáze II MeSH
- multicentrická studie MeSH
- randomizované kontrolované studie MeSH
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to explore the lasting effects of stress experienced by pregnant women during World War II (WWII) on body and head measurements of their adult daughters. METHODS: The research sample consists of 336 female university students born in Poland between 1925 and 1951. The data include body measurements and socioeconomic information (parental occupation and number of siblings) acquired from questionnaires collected between the 1950s and 1970s. Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney test and Analysis of Variance were used to analyze differences in body measurements between groups of women born before and during the war, as well as the possible influences of socioeconomic variables. RESULTS: The mean measurements of body height, symphysion height, and waist circumference were lower in women conceived and born during the war compared to those born in the pre-war period. In contrast, the mean measurements of biacromial (shoulder) width, trunk length, and three head dimensions were higher in women conceived and born during the war. Additionally, the number of siblings appeared to be a significant factor that may have influenced the body measurements of women in both groups. For instance, a higher number of living siblings, particularly sisters, was associated with reduced body dimensions, such as body height and waist circumference, while a greater number of deceased siblings was linked to an increase in certain body dimensions. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that war-related prenatal conditions may have influenced the postnatal growth and development of women conceived and born during the war. Notably, the direction of these changes varied, which indicates that the growth response to the war-related conditions was a complex adaptation, reflecting both positive and negative changes in different body parts, rather than a uniform pattern of growth suppression.
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- 2. světová válka * MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- psychický stres MeSH
- socioekonomické faktory MeSH
- těhotenství MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- těhotenství MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Polsko MeSH
BACKGROUND: Ice hockey is a dynamic game. We can observe collisions between the players that bring a risk of injury. There are many hockey clubs in the Czech Republic. These clubs raise great hockey players and many competing players in various levels of national leagues. The aim of this study was to map injuries in Czech hockey players and outline the situation of injury prevention and body care in ice hockey players. METHODS: We used a questionnaire survey method to obtain data. We received answers from 100 male active Czech ice hockey players, playing in the top three highest men's competitions (Extraleague - 2nd league). Individual injuries were analyzed according to specific body parts, injury type, playing position, level of competition using basic statistical characteristics and relative frequency analyses, including the recovery time, injury reason and the injury statistics per 1000 sporting performances in ice hockey. RESULTS: We found that 81% of participants suffered injuries with the overall incidence of injuries was 17.1 per 1000 sports performances and mainly happened during the match compared to training. The most common injuries were in the head and neck area (25%), often caused by a collision with another player, a stick or puck hit, or a collision with a board. Other frequently injured parts were the knees (21%), where internal ligament injuries predominate, and the shoulders (20%), where we recorded mainly ligament injuries. CONCLUSIONS: There is a high risk of various injury types of ice hockey players, that are developed accidentally in all body parts mostly in the match (mostly upper part of the body and knee) or by overloading (hip/groin area). We recommend strategies to avoid or minimize the injury risk of players. The hockey clubs, coaches, and players should extensively and regularly cooperate with physiotherapists, starting from the younger age of hockey groups, to prevent injuries and use regular strengthening of crucial muscle parts, regeneration, and compensatory exercises. We endorse adequately evaluating dangerous foul actions for referees and disciplinary officials also in minor competitions.
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- dospělí MeSH
- hokej * zranění MeSH
- incidence MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- průzkumy a dotazníky MeSH
- sportovní úrazy * epidemiologie prevence a kontrola MeSH
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- dospělí MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Česká republika MeSH
OBJECTIVES: Dignity of patients with early-stage dementia (PwESD) is a core value of person-centered care. To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention programs targeted at this population, a reliable tool that would measure dignity in PwESD is needed. Based on a qualitative analysis of how PwESD perceive and experience dignity, this study aims to determine the adequacy of the Czech version of the Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI-CZ) for this patient population. METHOD: The sample from two outpatient clinics in Czechia included home-dwelling individuals aged 60 years or older with mild dementia. In the first interview (T1), there were 21 respondents; 10 of whom participated in the second interview (T2) that was conducted after 12 months. The qualitative material was analyzed using a deductive approach based on the PDI-CZ domains. RESULTS: Thematic analysis shows that the PwESD thematized all domains of the PDI-CZ in their interviews and their views of dignity were stable over time. Some experiences were not considered in the PDI-CZ (such as lowered support of the society, lowered ability to advocate for oneself, or feeling of not suitable living conditions). CONCLUSION: When developing a revised version of the tool, items that reflect missing views of dignity should be included.
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- demence * psychologie MeSH
- důstojnost lidského života * MeSH
- kvalitativní výzkum MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- longitudinální studie MeSH
- samostatný způsob života * MeSH
- senioři nad 80 let MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- uznání * MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři nad 80 let MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Česká republika MeSH
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Gastric restriction techniques have recently emerged as minimally invasive bariatric procedures. Endoscopic sutured gastroplasty (ESG) with the Endomina (Endo Tools Therapeutics, Gosselies, Belgium) triangulation platform proved to be safe and effective for the treatment of class I and II obesity in prospective studies. In this registry, we aimed to further assess on a larger scale the safety and efficacy of the procedure in routine practice with a dedicated device. METHODS: This was a multicenter, observational, prospective post-market study including patients with obesity undergoing Endomina ESG. The primary safety outcome was the occurrence of serious adverse device effects (SADEs) at 12 months. The primary efficacy outcome was the technical success defined by completing the procedure without premature abortion owing to technical issues. The rates of procedure-related adverse events, weight loss outcomes, and quality of life changes were collected. RESULTS: A total of 142 patients underwent ESG in 3 centers from July 2020 to March 2023. Of these, 67 (mean body mass index, 38.5 ± 6.3 kg/m2) reached at least 12 months of follow-up up to October 2022. Technical success was 100%. No SADEs occurred. Seven mild procedure-related adverse events were reported overall. Mean percentage of excess weight loss and total body weight loss at 12 months' follow-up were 48.5% ± 38.6 and 15.3% ± 10.6, respectively (n = 67). Improved quality of life was observed following ESG. CONCLUSIONS: ESG is safe and effective, thus offering a satisfactory therapeutic option for a wide range of obese patients on a large scale.
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- dospělí MeSH
- gastroplastika * metody škodlivé účinky MeSH
- gastroskopie metody MeSH
- hmotnostní úbytek MeSH
- kvalita života MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- morbidní obezita chirurgie MeSH
- obezita chirurgie komplikace MeSH
- pooperační komplikace MeSH
- postmarketingový dozor * MeSH
- prospektivní studie MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- multicentrická studie MeSH
- pozorovací studie MeSH
BACKGROUND: Reminiscence therapy (RT) is a widely used approach to promote well-being among older adults and is an effective intervention method for older adults with diverse health conditions, including community-dwelling older adults. OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to determine the impact of group RT on assessments of depression, anxiety and self-esteem in older adults living in the community. METHODS: We implemented sessions of group simple RT. The sample consisted of 24 older adults living in the community who attended a 12-week RT course. The duration of each reminiscence session was 60 min. The average age of the sample was 74.7 years. We used the Geriatric Depression Scale, the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory, the Rosenberg self-esteem scale, the Older adults' Quality of Life-Brief version and the Sense of Coherence scale to assess mental health outcomes before and after intervention. RESULTS: After intervention, we observed statistically significant improvements in assessments of depression (p < 0.001), anxiety (p = 0.011), self-esteem (p = 0.007) and the comprehensibility dimension of the sense of coherence scale (p = 0.039). Depression showed the largest effect size (Cohen's d = 0.870; 95% CI: 0.392 to 1.335), indicating a large effect, followed by self-esteem (Cohen's d = 0.612; 95% CI: -1.044 to -0.170) and anxiety (Cohen's d = 0.543; 95% CI: 0.108 to 0.967), both of which demonstrated a moderate effect. CONCLUSIONS: We found group RT to be effective for several outcomes among older adults. Reminiscence is a good non-invasive treatment for the promotion of mental health in community-dwelling older adults. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: As research has now established RT to be an essential component of activities for older adults in senior care facilities, we should also offer it to those living in the community as an effective activity for the promotion of healthy aging among older adults.
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- deprese * terapie psychologie MeSH
- geriatrické hodnocení MeSH
- kvalita života MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- samostatný způsob života * MeSH
- sebepojetí * MeSH
- senioři nad 80 let MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- skupinová psychoterapie metody MeSH
- úzkost * terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři nad 80 let MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
Chronická bolest představuje významný celospolečenský socio-ekonomický problém. Výraznou měrou se podílí na invalidizaci obyvatelstva vyspělých zemí světa a nepříznivě ovlivňuje kvalitu života. Strategie léčby chronické bolesti je multimodální; zahrnuje farmakoterapii, rehabilitační léčbu, psychoterapii, invazivní metody a některé další léčebné možnosti. Základní strategie léčby bolesti vychází z třístupňového analgetického žebříčku WHO. Základem léčby chronické bolesti jsou neopioidní analgetika, dle intenzity bolesti kombinovaná se slabými nebo silnými opioidy. Tato léčba může být doplňována adjuvantní analgetickou medikací. Opioidy v poslední době dělíme i na konvenční a atypické. Zástupcem atypických opioidů je především buprenorfin a tapentadol.
Chronic pain is a major society-wide socio-economic problem. It significantly contributes to the population disability rate in developed countries and adversely affects the quality of life. The strategy of chronic pain management is multimodal, involving pharmacotherapy, rehabilitation therapy, psychotherapy, invasive methods, and some other therapeutic options. The basic pain management strategy is based on the WHO three-step analgesic ladder. Non-opioid analgesics are the mainstay of chronic pain management, combined with weak or strong opioids depending on the intensity of pain. This treatment can be supplemented with adjuvant analgesic medication. Recently, opioids have also been classified into conventional and atypical ones. Buprenorphine and tapentadol are the main examples of atypical opioids.
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- buprenorfin farmakologie terapeutické užití MeSH
- chronická bolest * diagnóza farmakoterapie MeSH
- kvalita života MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- management bolesti metody MeSH
- opioidní analgetika farmakologie klasifikace terapeutické užití MeSH
- tapentadol farmakologie terapeutické užití MeSH
- tramadol farmakologie terapeutické užití MeSH
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- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- přehledy MeSH
Tato kazuistika popisuje léčbu pacienta s relabující-remitující formou roztroušené sklerózy (RR-RS), který zároveň trpí Crohnovou nemocí. Po počáteční terapii glatiramer-acetátem a interferonem beta-1a došlo u pacienta k pokračující aktivitě onemocnění, která si vyžádala změnu léčby. S ohledem na potřebu vysoce účinné terapie a pacientovu preferenci méně častých návštěv zdravotnického zařízení byla v dubnu 2022 zahájena léčba ponesimodem. Po více než dvouleté léčbě pacient zůstává klinicky stabilní, bez nových atak či progrese nemoci, a Crohnova nemoc je v remisi. Pacient dobře toleruje léčbu a vede plnohodnotný život, což potvrzuje účinnost a bezpečnost ponesimodu jako vhodné volby pro pacienty s aktivní RS a komorbiditami.
This case report describes the treatment of a patient with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RR-RS) who also suffers from Crohn's disease. After initial therapy with glatiramer acetate and interferon beta-1a, the patient had ongoing disease activity that required a change in treatment. Considering the need for highly effective therapy and the patient's preference for less frequent visits to the medical facility, treatment with ponesimod was started in April 2022. After more than two years of treatment, the patient remains clinically stable, without new relapses or disease progression, and Crohn's disease is in remission. The patient tolerates the treatment well and leads a full life, which confirms the efficacy and safety of ponesimod as a suitable choice for patients with active MS and comorbidities.
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- ponesimod,
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- Crohnova nemoc diagnóza farmakoterapie MeSH
- demyelinizační nemoci diagnostické zobrazování MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- kvalita života MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- magnetická rezonanční tomografie metody MeSH
- progrese nemoci MeSH
- receptory sfingosin-1-fosfátu * antagonisté a inhibitory terapeutické užití MeSH
- relabující-remitující roztroušená skleróza * diagnóza farmakoterapie MeSH
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- dospělí MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- kazuistiky MeSH
