Pharmacogenetics of colorectal cancer.

abstract：:Vaginal ring delivery systems are a highly promising approach to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The vagina is an excellent route for steroid absorption. Menopausal vaginal rings can be designed to allow very low dose local delivery of oestrogen to the vagina for the large percentage of postmenopausal women experie...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Dezarnaulds G,Fraser IS

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gastritis is a broad term, which is used for different conditions by clinicians, endoscopists and pathologists. Classification strategies have led to more congruence between specialists. The histological evaluation of the gastric mucosa is mandatory for diagnosing and classifying gastritis. Main aetiologic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： den Hollander WJ,Kuipers EJ

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Allergic rhinitis (AR) can be challenging to treat. For many patients, current therapies (including multiple therapies) provide insufficient symptom relief. There is, therefore, a clear unmet medical need for a new and more effective AR treatment option. MP29-02 ( Dymista ) is a novel intranasal formulatio...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bernstein JA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:When estimating the cost-effectiveness or budget impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) medication, it is common practice to use trial data for clinical inputs. However, such inputs do not always reflect the real-world situation. Previous reviews recognized the need for taking real-world da...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Fens T,Zhou G,Postma MJ,van Puijenbroek EP,van Boven JFM

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst prognosis of any malignant disease. Systemic therapy is often administered because the disease is usually detected at advanced stages. Gemcitabine (Gemzar trade mark, Eli Lilly & Co.) has proven activity in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Gemcitabine 1000 mg/m(2) was given on...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Karasek P,Skacel T,Kocakova I,Bednarik O,Petruzelka L,Melichar B,Bustova I,Spurny V,Trason T

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following Huggins' original observation of the dependence of the prostate on androgens, testosterone suppression by either orchiectomy or oestrogen compounds (e.g., diethylstilbesterol [DES]) became the standard palliative treatment for advanced prostate cancer. Early studies showed testosterone suppression improved s...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Perez-Marrero R,Tyler RC

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seborrhoeic dermatitis (SD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder, affecting areas of the head and body where sebaceous glands are most prominent and active. The disorder commonly affects hair-bearing areas of the head, including the scalp. Involvement on the face is usually limited to the hairline, eyebrows, nasol...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Faergemann J,Borgers M,Degreef H

更新日期：2007-06-01 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:Hyperphosphataemia is common in chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly in the late stages and is associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism, abnormal bone mineralisation and increased cardiovascular morbidity/mortality. At present, there is a range of phosphate binders designed to keep serum phospha...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Locatelli F,Dimkovic N,Spasovski G

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Since the recognition of inherited sodium (Na(+)) channel disease, the cardiac Na(+) channel has been extensively studied. Both loss-of-function and gain-of-function mutations of the cardiac Na(+) channel are associated with cardiac arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death. Pathophysiological mechanisms that ma...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： van Hoeijen DA,Blom MT,Tan HL

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over the past decade, treatment options for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) have expanded with the addition of abiraterone acetate (AA), enzalutamide, sipuleucel-T, radium-223, docetaxel and cabazitaxel. The optimal sequencing of therapies in the context of efficacy and know...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Zhang T,Zhu J,George DJ,Armstrong AJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Treatment of unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC) has historically relied upon platinum-based chemotherapy and, more recently, immune checkpoint inhibitors. When tumors progress despite those therapies, remaining effective options are limited. AREAS COVERED:In this review, the authors revi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Nauseef JT,Villamar DM,Lebenthal J,Vlachostergios PJ,Tagawa ST

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Migraine is a multifactorial and disabling syndrome often in comorbidity with psychiatric illnesses. Triptans are the first-line treatment in acute attacks and the most effective drugs in various types of migraine. Sumatriptan was the first medication of this group. Thanks to multiple types of formulations that greatl...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Napoletano F,Lionetto L,Martelletti P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Candesartan is a long-acting angiotensin receptor antagonist that is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, with insurmountable receptor binding abilities. Recent studies have shown candesartan to be an effective therapy for heart failure patients, producing a significant reduction in mortality and morbidity. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： McKelvie RS

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Much research has gone into developing medications that can be used to alleviate endometriosis-associated symptoms. In addition to already established medications, a new GnRH antagonist, elagolix, is in development. The novelty of this drug compared to other GnRH antagonists, is its nonpeptide structure, a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Perricos A,Wenzl R

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are now generally regarded as effective and better tolerated alternatives to tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) for the treatment of depression. SSRIs also seem to be as well tolerated as moclobemide, mirtazapine, venlafaxine, reboxetine and nefazodone and show comparable ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Mace S,Taylor D

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has become a significant healthcare-associated infection and is strongly associated with antibiotic use. Practice guidelines have recently been revised incorporating updated recommendations for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. AREAS COVERED:This review discusses ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Daniels LM,Kufel WD

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition that has a profound impact on an individual's overall health and quality of life. Muscarinic receptor antagonists are the mainstay of oral pharmacotherapy for OAB. While all of the medications in this class are significantly more effective than placebo, they a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gomelsky A,Dmochowski RR

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic refractory angina is a term used to describe patients who, despite optimal medical therapy, have both angina and objective evidence of ischaemia. It is estimated that 5-15% of the 12 million patients with chronic angina in the US meet the criteria for having refractory angina. This review focuses on the follow...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Yang EH,Barsness GW

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: This clinical guidance looks at the specific concerns of delivery of medical treatment for people with epilepsy and intellectual disability (ID). People with ID have not been included in licensing drug trials of AEDs. However, this population has an over-representation of seizure comorbidity, treatment r...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Watkins L,O'Dwyer M,Kerr M,Scheepers M,Courtenay K,Shankar R

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the availability of numerous anti-diabetes drugs and treatment guidelines, many patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) do not reach recommended targets for glycemic control. There remains an unmet need for effective and well-tolerated anti-diabetes agents that can be used as monotherapy or i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Jahagirdar V,Barnett AH

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Treatment options for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients have rapidly increased in the past years, but 50 - 70% of mCRC patients are still unlikely to undergo radical resection of metastases and are candidates for palliative therapy only. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:Oxaliplatin and i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Fornaro L,Masi G,Loupakis F,Vasile E,Falcone A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One vaccine designed to prevent cancer by preventing a precursor infection is already in common use, and at least one more is in the latter stages of clinical development. These vaccines are part of a new era of cancer immunoprophylaxis. Several further vaccines are in preclinical and clinical development, targeted at...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Frazer I

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) has no approved symptomatic or disease-modifying treatments in the US and Europe, despite being the second most common cause of neurodegenerative dementia. AREAS COVERED:Herein, the authors briefly review the DLB drug development pipeline, providing a summary of the current...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Panza F,Lozupone M,Watling M,Imbimbo BP

更新日期：2020-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of steroid therapy by Truelove and Witts in the 1950s revolutionized the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Corticosteroids are potent inhibitors of T-cell activation and proinflammatory cytokines and still represent the mainstay of therapy of patients with ulcerative colitis. About 15% of patients are ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bossa F,Colombo E,Andriulli A,Annese V

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) refers to urticaria (wheals) or angioedema, which occur for a period of six weeks or longer without an apparent cause. The condition may impair the patient's quality of life. AREAS COVERED:Treatment for CSU is mainly symptomatic. Both AAAAI/ACAAI practice parameters and...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hon KL,Li JTS,Leung AKC,Lee V

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteoporosis is a well-recognized disease with severe consequences if left untreated. The prevention of osteoporosis-associated fractures should include fall prevention, calcium supplementation and life-style advice, as well as pharmacological therapy using agents with proven antifracture efficacy. AREAS ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Lecart MP,Reginster JY

更新日期：2011-11-01 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：: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：:Negative symptoms are core features of schizophrenia that respond poorly to first-generation antipsychotics and present a major obstacle in rehabilitation. Patients may be somewhat more responsive to clozapine and second-generation antipsychotics but even then, considerable impairment remains. This paper reviews the u...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Silver H

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00