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Psilocybin Approved as of January 1. What Does This Mean in Practice?
As of January 1, 2026, a new legal framework has come into effect in the Czech Republic allowing the limited therapeutic use of psilocybin in patients with severe mental health conditions. This represents the first systematic step in translating the results of long-term clinical research on psychedelics into healthcare practice. How does this change clinical practice, and what should physicians know even if they do not provide this therapy themselves?
Vaccination Is Entering a New Era Thanks to Innovative Technologies
Efforts to protect the human body from serious diseases through vaccination date far back into history. Historical sources tell us that the first attempts at immunization already appeared in ancient…26. 1. 2026 Source: proLékárníky.cz
Can AI Help Accelerate the Development of Antibiotics for Gonorrhea and MRSA?
The overuse of antibiotics has helped bacteria become resistant to them. In the fight against antibiotic resistance, the involvement of artificial intelligence in the development of new drugs could…
Barth Syndrome Has Its First Approved Therapy — For Now Only in the U.S.
The accelerated approval of elamipretide by the U.S. FDA marks a historic milestone in the treatment of mitochondrial diseases. It is the first therapy targeting cardiolipin dysfunction and the first…
MUDr. Marek Štefan: Cooperation With Pharmacists Is Essential in Antibiotic Therapy
In September, the Congress of Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology (KMINE) took place in Hradec Králové. What insights did it bring regarding current and emerging antibiotic…
What Is the Potential of a Monovalent Antibody in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis?
Despite standard immunosuppression, anti-NMDAR encephalitis remains associated with high morbidity and prolonged recovery. More targeted treatment options are therefore needed. A preclinical study…7. 11. 2025 Source: proLékárníky.cz
Vaccination Against Hepatitis A Has Been Most Neglected Among People With Liver Disease
What is the current epidemiological situation regarding COVID-19 and hepatitis A, and what does it mean for physicians? MUDr. Aleš Chrdle, Ph.D., Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases at…27. 10. 2025 Source: proLékárníky.cz
AI Searches for New Antibiotics in Animal Venoms
The development of new antibiotics has stagnated for several decades for a variety of reasons. However, the use of AI could accelerate and reduce the cost of this process. Thanks to artificial…
Can AI solve Europe’s healthcare workforce shortage?
According to BMJ Global Health, the global healthcare sector was short approximately 15 million healthcare workers in 2020. Although this number is expected to decline to 10 million by 2030, significant...17. 10. 2025 Source: proLékárníky.cz
What role does nutrition play in patients with addiction?
Low nutrient intake, weight gain during treatment, and the impact of specific dietary components on mood and craving. In patients with addiction, nutritional problems are often subtle but crucial.…15. 10. 2025 Source: proLékárníky.cz
Misuse of Over-the-Counter Medicines: Drugs Are Not Candies
Self-medication is a common strategy among Czechs when dealing with minor health issues. However, many patients are unaware that even over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can be harmful if misused. The State…10. 10. 2025 Source: proLékárníky.cz
Does Medical Cannabis Relieve Chronic Pain?
Interest in medical cannabis has grown sharply in recent years, yet scientific evidence of its actual effectiveness in managing pain remains inconclusive. Physicians often face a dilemma on how to…6. 10. 2025 Source: proLékárníky.cz
Ketchup Has a Long History – and Was Originally Intended as Medicine
Behind the globally consumed condiment generating billions in sales lies a story full of radical twists. Ketchup rose to popularity thanks to the alleged medicinal properties of tomatoes, hygiene…24. 9. 2025 Source: proLékárníky.cz
Pancreatic Cancer Vaccines – A New Hope in Oncology
Ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas remains one of the most lethal malignancies, with a global 5-year survival rate below 10% and a median recurrence-free survival of less than 14 months after…22. 9. 2025 Source: proLékárníky.cz
Different Dietary Components Alter Gut Microbiota. What Does That Mean for Immunity?
The gut “microzoo” is highly diverse, influenced by many factors. Today, it’s well recognized that our diet shapes the composition of our microbiota, and this receives increasing attention. What’s often...12. 9. 2025 Source: proLékárníky.cz
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