Paracetamol and asthma.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pegaptanib sodium, the first aptamer therapeutic approved for use and the first antiangiogenic agent used to treat ocular neovascular disease, acts by inhibiting the 165 isoform of vascular endothelial growth factor believed primarily responsible for pathologic ocular neovascularization and vascular permeabi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Apte RS

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Immune-checkpoint inhibitor (ICPI) drugs, which include antibodies against CTLA-4, PD-1 and PD-L1, have been shown to induce durable complete responses in a proportion of patients with particular efficacy demonstrated in both the first line and refractory setting in advanced NSCLC and melanoma. However, th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Flynn MJ,Larkin JMG

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The increasing prevalence of comorbid depression and diabetes exerts a heavy burden on global health. Co-occurrence of depression and diabetes is common, affecting 14% to 35.8% of patients with diabetes, leading to a higher mortality and morbidity rate, more micro- and macro-vascular diseases and more co...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Li HQ,Chi S,Dong Q,Yu JT

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The disturbing, foul-smelling discharge of bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a nuisance to women. Treatment possibilities for BV are limited and only achieve complete cure in 65 to 85% of cases. In most women, the condition relapses within weeks to months after treatment. AREAS COVERED:In search of new therapeu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Donders GG,Zodzika J,Rezeberga D

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:The emergence of fixed-combination drugs for the treatment of glaucoma has, to some extent, changed the medical management of glaucoma. The potential benefits of these drugs include a reduction in the total number of drops and preservatives instilled per day and improved patient comfort factors,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Razeghinejad MR,Sawchyn AK,Katz LJ

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease characterized by the accumulation of clonal dendritic cells in different organs. Most recent findings (e.g., activating BRAF mutations) favor the hypothesis that LCH may represent a neoplasm with varying behavior, but the ultimate pathogenesis remains to be uncover...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Minkov M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A residual risk of morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular (CV) disease remains despite statin therapy. This situation has generated an interest in finding novel approaches of combining statins with other lipid-lowering agents, or finding new lipid and non-lipid targets, such as triglycerides, high-den...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Serban MC,Banach M,Mikhailidis DP

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal herpes is a potentially devastating consequence of perinatal transmission of the herpes simplex virus (HSV), with significant morbidity and mortality. Treatment options are available, but must begin early in disease with manifestations that are often protean. Thus, preventive measures need to be optimised. An...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Leung DT,Sacks SL

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Advances in acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) therapy has led to long-term survival rates in children. However, only 30%-40% of adults achieve long-term disease-free survival. After relapse, the outcome of salvage chemotherapy is very disappointing with less than 10% of long survival. Novel agents are there...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Thomas X,Le Jeune C

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis C is a disease with a significant global impact. Over the last several years, the treatment of the disease has been revolutionized. Therapy has transformed over the last several years with the approval of second generation direct acting antivirals, and currently utilized medications for the treat...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Cory TJ,Mu Y,Gong Y,Kodidela S,Kumar S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrocephalus is an excess accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in or around the brain that can be produced by a broad spectrum of disorders. It can develop at any age and its incidence is increasing, both in infants and adults. Although the standard treatment of hydrocephalus is cerebrospinal fluid shunting, there are...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Poca MA,Sahuquillo J

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension may occur in the context of incomplete lysis of acute pulmonary emboli, resulting in the obstruction of pulmonary blood flow, as well as progressive right ventricular dysfunction and failure. The treatment of choice for this condition is surgical removal of the obstructing...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hughes R,Jais X,Suntharalingam J,Humbert M,Parent F,Simonneau G,Pepke-Zaba J

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genomic variations influencing response to pharmacotherapy of pain are under investigation. Candidate genes such as (opioid)-receptors, transporters and other molecules important for pharmacotherapy are discussed. Drug metabolising enzymes represent a further major target of ongoing research in order to identify assoc...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Stamer UM,Stüber F

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5-i) are used for the oral treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Since the launch of sildenafil more than 15 years ago, new molecules have become available. At present, in addition to tadalafil and vardenafil, there are three other drugs, udenafil, avanafil and mir...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bruzziches R,Francomano D,Gareri P,Lenzi A,Aversa A

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women. The majority of patients present with advanced disease and relapse after first-line platinum-based chemotherapy; therefore, many proceed to treatment with salvage chemotherapy. Currently available treatment options are generally no longer curative in...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ahmad T,Gore M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cough-variant asthma is considered as an asthma subset in which chronic cough is the only symptom. It is believed to be more frequent and, hence, sometimes overdiagnosed in children, and shares with typical asthma eosinophilic airway inflammation and consequent bronchial hyper-responsiveness. Presently available thera...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Antoniu SA,Mihaescu T,Donner CF

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The introduction of novel agents has significantly improved multiple myeloma (MM) patient outcome during the last two decades. MM received the most drug approvals for any one malignancy during this time period, both in the United States as well as in Europe. Areas covered: Proteasome inhibitors, immunomodu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Podar K,Pecherstorfer M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic kidney diseases frequently advance to end-stage renal failure, and the number of patients affected is steadily increasing worldwide. At the molecular level, progression of renal insufficiency correlates closely with ongoing pathological matrix protein expansion (i.e., renal fibrosis), in a manner independent o...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gaedeke J,Neumayer HH,Peters H

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) is the primary viral cause of respiratory diseases, leading to bronchiolitis and pneumonia in vulnerable populations. The only current treatment against this virus is palliative, and no efficient and specific vaccine against this pathogen is available. AREAS COVERE...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kalergis AM,Soto JA,Gálvez NMS,Andrade CA,Fernandez A,Bohmwald K,Bueno SM

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Glioblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor, exhibits a poor prognosis with little therapeutic progress in the last decade. Novel treatment strategies beyond the established standard of care with temozolomide-based radiotherapy are urgently needed. AREAS COVERED:We reviewed the literature on gliob...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Seystahl K,Gramatzki D,Roth P,Weller M

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiplatelet therapy is the cornerstone of treatment for patients who present with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Clopidogrel, in combination with aspirin, is associated with improvement in long-term clinical outcomes in these patients and is currently the antiplatel...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Angiolillo DJ,Suryadevara S,Capranzano P,Bass TA

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pharmacotherapy with visual cycle modulators (VCMs) is under investigation for retinitis pigmentosa (RP), Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), Stargardt macular dystrophy (SMD) and nonexudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD), all blinding diseases that lack effective treatment options. AREAS COVERED:...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hussain RM,Gregori NZ,Ciulla TA,Lam BL

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) has not been shown to reduce mortality or cardiovascular events when given as a single agent. In fact, HCTZ increased cardiovascular death and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to placebo and usual care in 2 randomized trials, yet it is the most prescribed diuretic in the Un...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： DiNicolantonio JJ

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the functional roles of the closely related pharmacogenetic and pharmacogenomic sciences in medicine. Firstly, they provide means for a better understanding of the function of drugs, and particularly of the differences of drug action between individuals and also between racially categorised popula...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kalow W

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the western world and also in Japan. The key factors in curing CRC are early detection, surgery and adequate adjuvant chemotherapy if needed. AREAS COVERED:Based on the results of following pivotal adjuvant trials, FOLFOX or XELOX are considered s...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Tsuji Y,Sugihara K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The long-term beta-blockade strategy with carvedilol, metoprolol succinate or bisoprolol is now strongly recommended to reduce the rates of mortality and morbidity in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Although the benefits observed with such drugs are viewed as a class effect, theoretically, carvedilol might ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Di Lenarda A,Sabbadini G,Moretti M,Sinagra G

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With growing knowledge of the molecular pathway of carcinogenesis, targeted therapies have become the 'blue ocean' of cancer treatment. sorafenib is an oral multikinase inhibitor that targets Raf/mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) (Raf/MEK/ERK) and several ty...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Woo HY,Heo J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is at present no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), and existing therapies are designed primarily to prevent lesion formation, decrease the rate and severity of relapses and delay the resulting disability by reducing levels of inflammation. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this review was to assess the treatment o...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hartung HP

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Anaerobes are the most predominant components of normal human skin and mucous membrane bacterial flora and are, therefore, a common cause of endogenous bacterial infections. Because of their fastidious nature, they are difficult to isolate from infectious sites and are often overlooked. Anaerobic infection...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Brook I

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Current therapies of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are based on a combination of antiemetics from different pharmacological classes. Dopamine receptor antagonists are one of the cornerstones of such multimodal antiemetic approach, with droperidol being the best studied representative of this g...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Smyla N,Koch T,Eberhart LH,Gehling M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00