New treatments for type 2 diabetes mellitus: combined therapy with sitagliptin.

abstract：:Elevated blood pressure levels are highly prevalent and are a major reason for cardiovascular events and thus place a significant financial burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Guidelines recommend five first-line anti-hypertensive drug classes, but compelling indications may indicate favoring one drug class over a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bramlage P,Durand-Zaleski I,Desai N,Pirk O,Hacker C

更新日期：2009-08-01 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:Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a prevalent but underdiagnosed manifestation of atherosclerosis that has a worse prognosis than coronary artery disease. Patients with PAD are at heightened risk of both systemic cardiovascular adverse events and limb-related morbidity. There is insufficient awareness of ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Essa H,Torella F,Lip GYH

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Brimonidine tartrate is a commonly used eyedrop for short- and long-term lowering of intraocular pressure. Its use has been popularized due to its effects on aqueous suppression and uveoscleral outflow, as well as the suggestion of neuroprotection. Although available with alternative preservative vehicles,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Oh DJ,Chen JL,Vajaranant TS,Dikopf MS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This editorial considers the use of the first selective oral renin inhibitor, aliskiren, in reducing angiotensin (Ang) II reactivation or aldosterone (ALDO) escape during renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibition. RAAS blockade with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and/or angiotensin recep...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Athyros VG,Mikhailidis DP,Kakafika AI,Tziomalos K,Karagiannis A

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autism is a heterogeneous condition, currently with no single explanation for all of these findings presented at this conference. What conferences like this offer us, however, are possible courses of new research and the subsequent development of intervention strategies, both orthodox (pharmacological) and perhaps sli...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Whiteley P

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New approved options with opioids in the postoperative setting may include new ways of administration, new combinations with other drugs and new opioid drugs. Newly approved devices for administration include sublingual sufentanil dispenser and transdermal iontophoretic fentanyl, with the purpose of almost mimicking t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Raeder J

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular injury is a ubiquitous phenomenon which can be both occult (such as with hyperlipidemia) and overt (such as with angioplasty). While the exact pathophysiology differs between acute and chronic atherosclerosis, both lesions can be mechanistically explained by the vasculature's exaggerated response to injury. P...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Selzman CH

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Migraine is a common and disabling condition in children and adolescents. The complexity of migraine on a pathogenetic and clinical level results from the interaction between biological, psychological and environmental factors. Appropriate management requires an individually tailored strategy giving due consideration ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Balottin U,Termine C

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is mutated in 15% of adenocarcinomas of the lung. In addition, the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is altered in 8% of adenocarcinomas of the lung. Treatment of EGFR mutant and ALK translocation-positive tumors in NSCLC with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) resu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Somasundaram A,Socinski MA,Burns TF

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolism is a frequent, life-threatening, postoperative complication of hip-fracture and total-knee-replacement surgery. Fondaparinux is a synthetic polysaccharide that selectively binds to antithrombin, the primary endogenous regulator of blood coagulation. Low molecular weight heparins, such as enoxapa...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2002-04-01 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：:Although panic disorder usually emerges in early to middle adulthood, adults with panic disorder often retrospectively report that their panic symptoms began in childhood or early adolescence. The majority of these juvenile cases are being misdiagnosed, and/or do not come to clinical attention. Awareness of early-onse...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Masi G,Pari C,Millepiedi S

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty to forty percent of patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy have persistent heavy proteinuria and may progress to end-stage kidney disease in 5 - 15 years. The ideal treatment for these patients is a matter of debate. Several nonspecific immunosuppressive regimens have been suggested with the aim of red...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ruggenenti P,Cravedi P,Remuzzi G

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Olanzapine long-acting injection (OLAI), or olanzapine pamoate , is one of three second generation (SGA) antipsychotics now available in a long-acting formulation. OLAI is a microcrystalline salt of pamoic acid and olanzapine suspended in an aqueous solution that slowly dissociates into the separate compon...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Chue P,Chue J

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Moderate hypertriglyceridemia is fairly common, and elevated triglycerides are a risk factor for coronary heart disease. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have been shown to lower triglycerides in many clinical studies. Prescription omega-3 fatty acid concentrates (P-OM3) are indicated for use in people wi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Skulas-Ray AC,West SG,Davidson MH,Kris-Etherton PM

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acute diarrhea remains a major problem in children and is associated with substantial morbidity, mortality and costs. While vaccination against rotavirus could reduce the burden of the disease, the persistent impact of intestinal infections requires effective treatment in adjunct to oral rehydration soluti...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Guarino A,Dupont C,Gorelov AV,Gottrand F,Lee JK,Lin Z,Lo Vecchio A,Nguyen TD,Salazar-Lindo E

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Screening for sexually transmitted diseases is included in routine health care for several infectious agents in many western European countries. Current considerations on extensions of these programs include widespread screening strategies for Chlamydia trachomatis. In women, C. trachomatis infection may lead to seque...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Postma MJ,Welte R,Morré SA

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a chronic, relapsing, debilitating disorder, associated with markedly impaired social and occupational functioning. Pharmacological treatment is considered standard care and several drug classes are now FDA approved for the treatment of GAD. While there are clear data ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Reinhold JA,Mandos LA,Rickels K,Lohoff FW

更新日期：2011-11-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The intent of this pooled analysis was to determine the relationship between baseline depression symptom severity and treatment response for escitalopram compared to that for other pooled antidepressant medications (citalopram, duloxetine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline and venlafaxine). METHODS:Data wer...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kilts CD,Wade AG,Andersen HF,Schlaepfer TE

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The International Continence Society has defined overactive bladder (OAB) as urinary urgency, with or without urge urinary incontinence, usually with urinary frequency and nocturia. Approximately 17% of men and women in the US report OAB symptoms, which can affect quality of life. Trospium chloride, which has recently...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Zinner NR

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most prevalent diseases in aging men. It may adversely affect quality-of-life due to the presence of low urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and its effects on sexuality. AREAS COVERED:The impact of α1-blockers, 5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARI), and phosphodiestera...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： La Vignera S,Aversa A,Cannarella R,Condorelli RA,Duca Y,Russo GI,Calogero AE

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) alone or in combination with an inhaled long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) are the preferred long-term treatment for adults and adolescents with symptomatic asthma. Additional drugs include leukotriene-receptor antagonists, slow-release theophylline and the long-acting muscarini...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Thomson NC

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer is increasing worldwide. Systemic retinoids are useful for the chemoprophylaxis of non-melanoma skin cancers. Retinoids have pleiotropic effects, but their exact cancer chemopreventive mechanism is still not clear. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to review publi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Lens M,Medenica L

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phosphorus binders are used in patients with kidney failure because of the incomplete removal of phosphorus with dialysis and the inability to exclude phosphorus from the diet. Aluminium was the initial phosphorus binder used, but was replaced by calcium-containing binders because of the development of aluminium toxic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bleyer AJ

更新日期：2003-06-01 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：:A number of medicine selection methods have been used worldwide for formulary purposes. In Northern Ireland, integrated medicines management is being developed, and related projects have been carried out. This paper deals with the description of the STEPS (Safe Therapeutic Economic Pharmaceutical Selection) programme....

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Scott M,Timoney M,Mairs J,Crealey G,Al Abaddi I,Brenninkmeijer R,Janknegt R,McElnay J

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In this review, the authors describe medications in phase III of clinical development for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, and provide an opinion on how current treatment can be improved in the near future. AREAS COVERED:Recent (post 2013) phase III clinical trials of schizophrenia-targeted the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Garay RP,Citrome L,Samalin L,Liu CC,Thomsen MS,Correll CU,Hameg A,Llorca PM

更新日期：2016-01-01 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