Pediatric HIV: new opportunities to treat children.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin and skin structure infections are frequently encountered in clinical practice. Fortunately, these infections usually produce only mild to moderate symptoms and signs. Some, however, are severe and may even be life-threatening. OBJECTIVE:To review the approach to the evaluation and treatment of patients...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Cornia PB,Davidson HL,Lipsky BA

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole propionic acid (AMPA) receptors are the major mediators of glutamate-mediated excitatory neurotransmission, and are critical for synchronization and spread of epileptic activity. Areas covered: AMPA receptor antagonists have been also developed as antiepilepti...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Di Bonaventura C,Labate A,Maschio M,Meletti S,Russo E

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition traditionally viewed as a severe destructive disease affecting physical health and global wellbeing. The treatment strategies for RA have changed in the last decades from mainly symptomatic towards a more vigorous and targeted approac...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： De Cock D,Van der Elst K,Meyfroidt S,Verschueren P,Westhovens R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examined the effects of short-term administration of the sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor, dapagliflozin, on visceral fat area (VFA) in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:In this randomized, crossover, controlled clinical trial, overweight patient...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kato K,Suzuki K,Aoki C,Sagara M,Niitani T,Wakamatsu S,Yanagi K,Aso Y

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overactive bladder has been successfully treated with oral anticholinergic drugs such as oxybutynin chloride. Although oral oxybutynin has been effective in controlling urinary urge incontinence and in decreasing incontinence episodes, adverse events, particularly dry mouth, often cause patients to discontinue oral th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Davila GW

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most commonly encountered bacterial infections. Acute uncomplicated UTIs in adults include episodes of cystitis and pyelonephritis. The main uropathogens causing uncomplicated UTIs have, in the past, been fairly predictable and they have generally been susceptible to sever...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Garrison J,Hooton TM

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Malaria in pregnancy continues to be a significant public health burden globally, with over 100 million women at risk each year. Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) is the only antimalarial recommended for intermittent preventive therapy in pregnancy (IPTp) but increasing parasite resistance threatens its viabi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Moore BR,Davis TME

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many clinical trials have been conducted with chemotherapies in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, few agents have shown efficacy. It is thought that the efficacy of some agents might have resulted from the heterogeneity of tumors, insufficient dosages due to liver cirrhosis, a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Yamamoto S,Kondo S

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poor therapeutic adherence is a major issue faced by physicians today. This paper summarizes the adherence rates with oral bisphosphonate (OBP) treatment in clinical practice and their impact on clinical outcomes. Studies systematically demonstrated that overall compliance and persistence with OBPs among osteoporotic ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Rabenda V,Hiligsmann M,Reginster JY

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Liposarcomas are a heterogeneous group of soft tissue tumors that arise from adipose tissue and are one of the most common soft tissue sarcomas found in adults. Liposarcomas are subclassified into four subtypes with distinct histologic and biologic features that influence their treatment and management. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Suarez-Kelly LP,Baldi GG,Gronchi A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:It is very rare for patients with bipolar disorder to have a single episode of mania or depression over a lifetime and the vast majority of these individuals need long-term prophylactic/maintenance treatment. However, treatment nonadherence is a major issue for close to half of subjects with bip...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Fagiolini A,Casamassima F,Mostacciuolo W,Forgione R,Goracci A,Goldstein BI

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Prostate cancer is a common cancer and the role of adjuvant medical therapy continues to be investigated. An understanding of the use of adjuvant medical therapy is essential for the appropriate care of prostate cancer patients, especially for those with locally advanced or high-risk disease. A...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Sumey C,Flaig TW

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has markedly advanced by the advent of biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). However, they require special storage and transportation and remission is observed in ∼ 30%. Tofacitinib inhibits the nonreceptor tyrosine kinase family Janus kinase (JAK),...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Yamaoka K,Tanaka Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aripiprazole long acting once-monthly (AOM) is approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Despite recent evidence of AOM efficacy in the acute treatment of schizophrenia, it is recommended that AOM should be started once the acute symptoms are controlled and patients are stabilized. However, th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Amodeo G,Candiracci C,Capecci I,De Filippis S,Giuliani S,Guerani G,Tomasetti C,Villari V,Fagiolini A

更新日期：2016-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease which cannot be explained by traditional cardiovascular risk factors alone. Atherosclerosis is considered an inflammatory condition and inflammation experienced in RA may contribute to accelerated atheros...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Avouac J,Allanore Y

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Moderate-to-severe AD burdens a large proportion of AD patients and may represent an inadequacy of treatment options available for resistant disease. AREAS COVERED:This review provides an overview of the therapies for moderate-to-severe AD in late-stage development and in the clinic, and focuses on barici...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Mendes JT,Balogh EA,Strowd LC,Feldman SR

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is an under-recognized genetic condition that predisposes to liver disease and early-onset emphysema. Although AAT is mainly produced in the liver, its main function is to protect the lung against proteolytic damage from neutrophil elastase. The most common mutation responsible for...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Modrykamien A,Stoller JK

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) contributes largely to the burden of heart failure and is associated with a poorer prognosis. Although numerous clinical trials evaluated the benefit of newer medications for ADHF, most of them were not successful. Areas covered: This review focusses on the updates ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Yandrapalli S,Tariq S,Aronow WS

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fampridine-SR is under submission as the first drug to be FDA approved with an indication specifically for multiple sclerosis symptoms. Compounded forms of the active agent of Fampridine-SR (4-aminopyridine) have been used in clinical practice for many years. Clinical trials have now been completed that demo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kachuck NJ

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus is the most common cause of blindness among working-age adults, with a prevalence of 7 - 8% of adults in the USA, and is one of the most common causes of renal failure requiring kidney transplant and the most common cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation in developed nations [1] . The role of t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Danis RP,Sheetz MJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Initially it was considered that moxonidine, like clonidine, acted at central (2)-adrenoceptors to reduce blood pressure. With the characterisation of imidazoline binding sites distinct from (2)-adrenoceptors, the consensus became that moxonidine was acting predominantly at imidazoline I(1) receptors in the rostral ve...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of antihypertensive therapy is an evolving paradigm. Although blood pressure (BP) control rates remain low, there have been improvements that may be attributable in part to a recent shift in clinical guidelines that recognizes that most patients will require multiple drugs to reach BP goals and encourages clin...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Calhoun DA

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Treatment options for hair disorders are generally very limited. These options are even more limited in children due to the lack of trials and clinical research. Moreover, physicians are sometimes scared to treat children with drugs without safety data, especially because most hair disorders are benign. A...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Iorizzo M,Oranje AP

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：: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:Hypertension and obesity are important health challenges that independently increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. There is a lack of randomized controlled trials to clearly inform on preferred drug choices to be adopted in clinical practice for the treatment of obesity-related hypertension (OHT)...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Carnagarin R,Matthews V,Gregory C,Schlaich MP

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain may produce metabolic changes after surgery, which may contribute to further morbidity. A variety of medicines and techniques can be used to successfully treat pain. It is postulated that improved analgesia leads to improved outcomes, although analgesics may also contribute to morbidity. This article reviews the ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Engoren M

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:For more than two decades, lowering levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol has formed the cornerstone of management of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The substantial residual risk of clinical events in patients treated with statin therapy highlights the need to develop more ef...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Nicholls SJ,Pisaniello AD,Kataoka Y,Puri R

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:During the past decade, there have been significant advances in the pharmacotherapies for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). Among the presently available treatment options, anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (anti-VEGF) agents are the most favored agents due to their efficacy and safety....

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Agarwal A,Parriott J,Demirel S,Argo C,Sepah YJ,Do DV,Nguyen QD

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00