Pharmacotherapy of large B-cell lymphoma.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:BRAF inhibition alone has achieved unprecedented efficacy results in patients affected by BRAF-mutated advanced melanoma. Since these findings, it was postulated that dual inhibition of BRAF and other components of the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK MAPK pathway (such as MEK) would be superior to BRAF inhibition as monot...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Richman J,Martin-Liberal J,Diem S,Larkin J

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：OBJECTIVES:In 1991, small cell lung cancer (SCLC) was reported as the first tumour type where colony stimulating factor (CSF) support was clinically effective. We reviewed 13 health services research studies that addressed CSF use as supportive care for SCLC. METHODS:Findings from American Society of Clinical Oncology...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Adams JR,Lyman GH,Djubegovic B,Feinglass J,Bennett CL

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcoholism is the third leading cause of preventable mortality and morbidity in the US. In the COMBINE (Combined Pharmacotherapies and Behavioural Interventions) study, the co-primary end points were the percentage of days abstinent and the time to first heavy drinking day after 16 weeks, and 1 year. The biggest diffe...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2006-10-01 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:Radioiodine [RAI]-resistant advanced and progressive differentiated thyroid cancer [DTC], although rare, constitutes a real challenge as its prognosis is poor and available therapeutic options, until now, have been limited. Discovery of a crucial role of distinct tyrosine kinases in DTC pathogenesis opened...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Krajewska J,Kukulska A,Jarzab B

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In a previous multicentre study including 129 HIV-infected children, non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy was detected in 16% of patients and was mainly related to psychosocial rather than clinical or demographic features. The aim of this study was to explore the evolving pattern of adherence and its deter...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Giannattasio A,Albano F,Giacomet V,Guarino A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Short bowel syndrome (SBS) has traditionally been regarded as a rapidly fatal medical catastrophe. The advent of pharmacological options directly targeting disease pathophysiology justified this review. AREAS COVERED:Since the 1970s, home parenteral nutrition has reduced mortality, converting SBS into a c...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hollanda Martins Da Rocha M,Lee ADW,Marin MLM,Faintuch S,Mishaly A,Faintuch J

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a distressing chronic renal disorder with potentially life threatening complications. Over 80% of cases in children are due to minimal change disease and the majority will respond to corticosteroid therapy. Steroid-sensitive NS is considered a relatively benign condition, since pro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Abeyagunawardena A,Brogan PA,Trompeter RS,Dillon MJ

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Somatostatin and its long-acting analogues have been introduced for the treatment of endocrine tumours of the gastrointestinal tract as they have been shown to effectively control symptoms resulting from excessive hormone release in patients with carcinoid, Verner-Morrison and glucagonoma syndromes. This beneficial ef...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Arnold R,Wied M,Behr TH

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV-1/highly active antiretroviral therapy-associated lipodystrophy syndrome (HALS) is presently the most common long-term adverse effect limiting the doubtless efficacy of antiretroviral therapy. It has a great impact on the quality of life of patients, it is stigmatising and its psychologically devastating consequen...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： del Mar Gutierrez M,Mateo G,Domingo P

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluticasone propionate (FP) is a potent inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for the treatment of asthma. It is currently marketed in both the United States (as Flovent) and Europe (as Flixotide). Fluticasone is available in both aerosolised metered dose inhaler (MDI) and dry powder devices, with dosages ranging from 44-500 m...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Staresinic AG,Sorkness CA

更新日期：2000-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:The safety and efficacy of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors in non-obese compared with obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is unknown. METHODS:We conducted post hoc analyses of the results of a 52-week open-label study of Japanese type 2 diabetes mellitus patients treated with 100 or 200 ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Inagaki N,Goda M,Yokota S,Maruyama N,Iijima H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive, life-threatening condition. Sitaxsentan, a selective endothelin-A receptor antagonist, is an effective, safe and well-tolerated endothelin receptor antagonist for the treatment of PAH in adult patients. Multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Barst RJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is considerable controversy over the level of evidence from randomized trials underpinning management decisions for patients presenting with localized cancer of the esophagus and esophago-gastric junction. There is also an optimism that new drugs and new approaches, including response prediction based on sequent...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Murphy TJ,Ravi N,Reynolds JV

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) often has an extended disease course. With a median age at diagnosis of 72 years, newer treatment options with less toxicity than standard nucleoside analogue-based regimens are needed. Historically, few therapy options are available once CLL has become refractory to nucl...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Chang JE,Kahl BS

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAIs) is becoming increasingly difficult because of the widespread emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms. AREAS COVERED:In this review, we discuss the effectiveness of several new antibiotics for the treatment of cIAIs, including new β-lactamase i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Lin SY,Huang CH,Ko WC,Chen YH,Hsueh PR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic constipation is a global problem affecting all ages and associated with considerable morbidity and significant financial burden for society. Though formerly defined on the basis of a single symptom, infrequent defecation; constipation is now viewed as a syndrome encompassing several complaints such...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Quigley EM,Neshatian L

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：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: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：OBJECTIVE:This meta-analysis was conducted to analyze and compare the efficacy outcomes associated with the fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system (ITS) and morphine intravenous (IV) patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in the management of postoperative pain. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:This meta-analysis assessed t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Sinatra RS,Viscusi ER,Ding L,Danesi H,Jones JB,Grond S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diabetic foot ulcers, especially when they become infected, are a leading cause of morbidity and may lead to severe consequences, such as amputation. Optimal treatment of these diabetic foot problems usually requires a multidisciplinary approach, typically including wound debridement, pressure off-loading,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Abbas M,Uçkay I,Lipsky BA

更新日期：2015-04-01 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：:Numerous pregnant women suffer from asthma and the use of asthma medications during pregnancy may be a necessity. Although some information is known about the effects of asthma medications during pregnancy, there is still a significant amount of information to learn and particular attention is required when prescribin...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Demoly P,Piette V,Daures JP

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that has traditionally been treated with non-biologic and biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Although these agents have become firmly established as effective RA treatments, some patients do not have an adequate response. The recent appro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Lundquist LM

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated the safety and efficacy of metformin up-titration in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with vildagliptin (100 mg/day) and low-dose metformin (500 or 750 mg/day). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Fifty patients were randomly allocated to the control group (maintaining...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Suzuki L,Kanazawa A,Uzawa H,Osonoi Y,Masuyama A,Azuma K,Takeno K,Takayanagi N,Sato J,Someya Y,Komiya K,Goto H,Mita T,Ikeda F,Ogihara T,Shimizu T,Ohmura C,Saito M,Osonoi T,Watada H

更新日期：2017-12-01 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