Did you know that the Safety Line handles up to 400 calls a day from children in need? Despite the operators’ round-the-clock hard work, another 500 children don’t even get through.
We want to contribute where it makes a difference. It is for this reason that we have donated 100,000 CZK to the Safety Line to help those who help others.
You can read more about the activities of the Safety Line here.
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A symposium focused on laboratory medicine (especially clinical biochemistry) took place in the picturesque setting of the pre-Christmas Liblice Chateau near Mělník at the end of November . The conference was sponsored by the Czech Society of Clinical Biochemistry and the main organizer was Ing. Luděk Šprongl, Head of the Clinical Laboratory Department of the Kladno Regional Hospital.
Twelve lectures were given at the conference. New diagnostic markers were presented, such as the new tumour marker PIVKA II. Professor Jabor from IKEM Prague spoke about it in his lecture and focused on its importance, verification of basic characteristics and use in clinical practice. From the varied programme we could also mention an interesting presentation from the field of substance abuse investigation, which was given by Associate Professor Ondra from the University Hospital Olomouc. There were also lectures with modern topics, such as the importance of complex lipid analysis in inflammatory conditions by Associate Professor Friedecký, also from the UHO, or the Director of the Central Laboratories of the České Budějovice Hospital, MUDr. Verner, entitled Measurement of metabolic profiles in patients with COVID-19 treated in the ICU. The seminar was very diverse and in our opinion was also very educational.
The seminar also featured top commercial companies in the exhibition area, especially in the field of clinical biochemistry and laboratory diagnostics.
The two-day symposium on laboratory medicine was held as usual in a beautiful setting with a very pleasant touch of the approaching Christmas.
Diagnostics Division
On November 22, 2022, a conference on the trial of Rudolf Slánský and Co. took place, opening up heavy topics about the political trials that took place in the 1940s to 1960s. The conference was organised by the Czech Bar Association, the Museum of the XXth Century, the High Court and the High State Prosecutor’s Office in Prague, conveniently in the historic conference room of the High Court in Prague, in order to commemorate historical mistakes and missteps.
“I believe that today’s event will lead us to reflect more deeply on our professions, on the importance of protecting the essence of the rule of law at this time when we are threatened by a global crisis of democracy and the rule of law. With today’s conference, we want to send a message to the world on behalf of the entire Czech judiciary that we will not allow ourselves to be involved in anything similar in the future,” said JUDr. Robert Němec, LL.M.
“We are meeting at a turbulent time, when what we thought was irreversible since 24 February this year, the beginning of the occupation of Ukraine, is unfortunately no longer the case. We know from history that it is only a step from an authoritarian regime to a totalitarian one, to the suppression of fundamental constitutional freedoms and rights and to the abuse of justice. We can never allow anything like this to happen again,” said JUDr. Jirousek, former President of the CCA, expressing his conviction on behalf of all the distinguished guests whose participation only confirms the importance of this event.
We agree with the principles mentioned above and therefore it was a great honour for us to support an event of this format.
More information about the conference can be found on the website of Advokátní deník.
Source: PR ČAK Conference on the trial of Rudolf Slánský
On Wednesday 12 October 2022, a special seminar was held to introduce the new technology of the so-called MMDx molecular microscope. The seminar was opened by the director of IKEM Ing. Michal Stiborek, MBA. After the welcome, the Deputy Director, Professor Jiří Malý, M.D., Ph. D., who introduced the team of colleagues responsible for the introduction of this breakthrough technology into clinical practice.
The technology itself, based on the analysis of thousands of mRNA molecules and subsequent comparison of the result with thousands of reference samples, was presented by the Head of the Transplantation Centre, Professor Ondřej Viklický, M.D., Csc.
A detailed description of the method, which significantly helps with early detection of rejection of the transplanted organ (kidney, heart, later liver and lung) was presented by Mgr. Petra Hrubá, Ph. D.
This seminar was a demonstration of an absolutely unique combination of scientific research with its practical application. Professor Viklicky’s team grasped a scientific method known for several years and applied it to clinical practice. As a result, the patient’s reaction to the transplanted organ is better distinguished and the medication is significantly better adjusted or cancelled, which results in a significant improvement in patient comfort and savings in hospitalisation and treatment.
The seminar was attended by representatives of all transplant centres from the Czech and Slovak Republics. After the presentations, these representatives took away the so-called starter kit with the kit needed for the collection of patient samples. Almost immediately after the presentation of this method, they can use the services of Ikem and have their samples analysed, thus refining and cheapening their current diagnosis and subsequent treatment. It should be mentioned that the method is already established, approved in the tariff of procedures of the General Health Insurance Fund and therefore fully reimbursed.
IKEM is the 3rd in the world and the 1st in Europe (after the USA and Canada) to perform this unique testing method. We are happy that Promedica has once again proven its quality and helped IKEM to put this extraordinary technology into clinical practice.
Medical Technologies Division
photography © IKEM
On 16-17 September 2022, the XXVIII. Congress of the Czech Society of Anaesthesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care Medicine and since it was again in the traditional attendance format for three years, it enjoyed a great turnout. The executive president and chairman of the scientific committee of the congress was prof. MUDr. Petr Štourač, Ph.D., MBA, FESAIC, our long-time collaborator, as well as Mgr. Markéta Říhová, MBA, also on the congress committee.
CSARIM is a voluntary professional and scientific organization that brings together physicians, paramedical staff and other personnel involved in anesthesiology, intensive and resuscitation care, algesiology or emergency medicine. The congress was divided into medical and non-medical sections. There was a nationwide interest in this congress from both doctors and nurses. We met many current customers and deepened our awareness of our capabilities.
Promedica was represented at the congress by the Interventional Urology and Venous Therapy division, which presented the Picc and Midline portfolio of permanent venous catheters. Above all, however, it introduced the participants to the portfolios of two foreign manufacturers in the field of venous inputs, Angiodynamics and Plan1Health. With a training model faithfully imitating the human arm, clients were educated on the insertion and care of the inlets.
In addition, Promedica was represented by the Intensive Medicine Division, which presented the offer to potential new customers in its most important portfolio, namely the Sinapi chest suction, the VR closed suction system, central venous catheters and foley catheters with temperature sensor from Biometrix.
Interventional Urology and Venous Therapy Division
and the Intensive Care Division
From 15 September to 17 September 2022, the 20th Czech-German ENT Days took place in Pilsen, where Promedica was one of the partners. The president of the event was Doc. MUDr. David Slouka, Ph.D., MBA, head of the ENT clinic in Pilsen. On behalf of the German side Dr. med. Dr. med. dent. Jürgen Abrams from St. Barbara Klinik, Hamm.
The conference was mainly focused on sleep apnea and salivary gland issues. At the Promedica booth we presented the products of the ENT division, especially the plasma coblation device, which can be used specifically for surgical procedures performed in the context of sleep apnoea. As well as examination units, chairs and EUROCLINIC diagnostic devices for ENT departments.
The Czech-German ENT Days are always a pleasant opportunity for an informal meeting of ENT doctors from Germany and the Czech Republic. The entire conference was accompanied by a friendly atmosphere, not only in the lecture halls, but also at social events such as the CZECH-GERMAN ENT 2022 RUN or an excursion to the Pilsner Brewery.
ENT Division
On 13 September 2022, we had the honour of attending the premiere of Tomáš Bojar’s film Good Old Czechs, of which we are a sponsor.
The film from NOW Productions tells the story of Czechoslovak RAF pilots František Fajtl and Filip Jánský and their journey from occupied Czechoslovakia, through France, the Battle of Britain and the Eastern Front back to liberated Prague. The story is uniquely built on only contemporary archival footage through the personal experiences and narratives of both airmen, allowing viewers to relive historical events and moments of wartime life and see them through the eyes of both heroes as if they were happening here and now. Read more about the movie here.
The premiere took place in the beautiful premises of the Lucerna Cinema, whose renaissance style added to the film’s period atmosphere. Before the screening, the audience had the opportunity to listen to speeches and thanks from producer Gordon Lovitt, director Tomáš Bojar and others who participated in the creation of the film, last but not least, Jitka Režná, the daughter of General Fajtl, thanked and wished a pleasant experience.
The screening was very impressive and we believe that the story will reach many viewers. The film is now playing in cinemas all over the Czech Republic, and the premiere in Slovakia will take place on 18 October. Czech Television viewers will have the opportunity to see Good Old Czechs in the first half of next year.
Promedica
foto © NOW Productions
The 20th annual Valtice Course of Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Radiology was held in Lednice on 1 – 3 September 2022. The courses were held this year at the Galant Hotel in the beautiful surroundings of the Lednice-Valtice area.
The organizers were the Section of Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Radiology of the RS ČLS JEP, the Radiology Clinic of the Faculty of Medicine Brno and Masaryk University LF Brno, the Department of Radiological Methods of the Faculty of Medicine Brno and Masaryk University LF Brno, the Radiology Clinic of the Faculty of Medicine Olomouc, the Radiology Department of the Břeclav Hospital, the Training Centre VF, a. s. Černá Hora.
The courses were held under the auspices of the Minister of Health Prof. MUDr. Vlastimil Válek, Csc,, MBA, EBIR.
The expert lectures were focused on the following topics: Inflammation and benign diseases, rare diseases and interventions after CT/UZ – how to do it in everyday practice?
The event was attended by physicians from all over the Czech Republic. The courses were intended primarily for radiology physicians from all over the country.
Promedica, represented by the Medical Technologies Division, was one of the partners of this event. At its stand, the division presented a range of FUJIFILM ultrasound machines from Japan, GMM X-ray machines from Italy and, as a novelty, presented CarnaLife Holo holographic medical glasses from the Polish manufacturer Medapp, which attracted all participants.
The whole course was accompanied by a friendly atmosphere, copying the hospitality typical of the South Moravia region.
Division of Medical technologies
From 8th to 10th June 2022, we were part of the 9th Czech-Slovak Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, the 83rd Congress of the Czech Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery ČLS JEP and the 68th Congress of the Czech Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Congress of the Slovak Society for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.
It was organised under the auspices of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of the Faculty of Medicine and the St. Anne’s Hospital in Brno, which two years ago celebrated its admirable 100th anniversary.
The main topics of this year’s congress were otology and diagnosis and treatment of head and neck tumours. There was also a rich section of free communications, panels of poster presentations and a professional programme of non-medical health professionals.
An unusual experience was the presence of Prof. Bohdan Pomahač, a world-renowned plastic surgeon and pioneer of facial transplantation, who gave his lecture at the opening ceremony. The congress was also accompanied by a rich accompanying programme in the form of a modern art exhibition “Ears, Noses and Necks in Contemporary Czech Painting”, the concept of which was created especially for the occasion of the Brno ENT Congress.
At our stand, we presented the products of the ENT division, especially the plasma coblation device, examination units, chairs and EUROCLINIC diagnostic devices for ENT departments. Our cooperation is positively perceived, we have established new relationships with customers. We believe that the considerable interest in our products will contribute to further business development and expansion of Promedica’s cooperation with existing customers.
ENT Division
photo © official photo gallery of ENT Congress https://www.orl2022.cz/
Let us share with you the first ever sale of the new generation CMR Versius robotic operating system in Promedica’s history.
Not so long ago Promedica managed to get an exclusive distribution agreement with the European CMR consortium for the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary (original report here).
Our colleagues from the Slovak branch of Unique Medical s.r.o. did a very professional job and at the end of June the purchase agreement was signed with Ústredná vojenská nemocnica SNP Ružomberok – FN.
Versius enables precise control of the movements of surgical instruments during robotically navigated procedures and will be used for general surgery at the ÚVN SNP Ružomberok.
We believe that this system will be of great benefit to both the staff and the efficiency of the procedures and the health of the patients.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in this event.
Medical Technologies Division
Link to the manufacturer’s website: https://cmrsurgical.com/