Acute promyelocytic leukemia: what are the treatment options?

abstract：:The objective of this article is to evaluate the roles of the lipid-lowering class of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors (statins) in reducing cardiovascular events and to review their mechanism of action based on in vitro and in vivo studies. The clinical outcome of 15 major clinical...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Moghadasian MH,Mancini GB,Frohlich JJ

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to analyze the characteristics and outcomes of patients suffering from non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor mutations (EGFRm+) receiving gefitinib who remained clinically stable following confirmation of progressive disease (PD) using Response Evaluation C...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hosomi Y,Tanai C,Yoh K,Goto Y,Sakai H,Kato T,Kaburagi T,Nishio M,Kim YH,Inoue A,Hasegawa Y,Isobe H,Tomizawa Y,Mori Y,Minato K,Yamada K,Ohashi Y,Kunitoh H

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:actinic keratosis is a premalignant disease with a high incidence and is a strong predictor for the development of squamous cell carcinoma. Various treatment options have been established over recent years, including topical treatment with imiquimod, 5-fluorouracil, diclofenac or photodynamic therapy, cryo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Quist SR,Gollnick HP

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Hypertension is a major independent risk factor for kidney disease and for faster renal function loss. Choice of antihypertensive strategies with highest nephroprotective effect is crucial to prevent or reverse progression to end stage renal disease (ESRD). AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:The pres...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Cravedi P,Ruggenenti P,Remuzzi G

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Convulsive status epilepticus (SE) is one of the most frequent and severe neurological emergencies in both adults and children. A timely administration of appropriate antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can stop seizures early and markedly improve outcome. AREAS COVERED:The main treatment strategies for SE are rev...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Sánchez Fernández I,Loddenkemper T

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Parenteral support is lifesaving in short bowel syndrome patients with intestinal failure (SBS-IF), who are unable to compensate for their malabsorption by metabolic or pharmacologic adaptation. Mutually, the symptoms of SBS-IF and the inconveniences and complications in relation to parenteral support may ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Nørholk LM,Holst JJ,Jeppesen PB

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：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：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：: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:Treatment options for relapsed ovarian cancer have increased over the decade with the addition of targeted agents, such as PARP inhibitors and antiangiogenic agents. Bevacizumab, a monoclonal antibody binding vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), was the first anti-angiogenic agent to be incorporated ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Orbegoso C,Marquina G,George A,Banerjee S

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of anti-TNFalpha therapy into the field of rheumatology has led to dramatic improvements in patient care, perhaps the most remarkable being in the management of ankylosing spondylitis. As experience with these compounds grows, their place in therapeutic strategy is becoming clearer, and it has been po...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Zochling J,Braun J

更新日期：2006-05-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Chronic pruritus is a common symptom that arises from both dermatologic and non-dermatologic conditions including chronic kidney disease, cholestasis, lymphoma and neuropathy. Over the past decade, research has elucidated many of the receptors, neuropeptides and cytokines involved in itch sensation and tra...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Stull C,Lavery MJ,Yosipovitch G

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：: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：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: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:Apomorphine, a medication that has been studied intensively over the years, is available in the US as intermittent subcutaneous injections for treatment of 'off' motor states in Parkinson disease. OBJECTIVE:The clinical literature is summarized with particular focus on randomized controlled studies of apomo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gunzler SA

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Gestational trophoblastic disease is one of the few human malignancies that is curable, even in advanced stages of the disease. However, appropriate management and follow-up are essential components in curing this disease. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:Observational, retrospective and prospectiv...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Rodriguez N,Goldstein DP,Berkowitz RS

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Only 40-60% of obsessive-compulsive patients respond to first line treatments, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Several second-line treatments have been investigated in the last two decades, and most of them seem to work, at least in a subset of pati...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Grassi G,Pallanti S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of mitiglinide and sitagliptin, alone or in combination, on postprandial excursion and glycemic variability assessed by continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in a single-day treatment setting. METHODS:This was a post hoc analysis of a randomized crossover study comparing the efficacy of...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Baek JH,Jin SM,Kaku K,Jung JA,Kim JR,Ko JW,Kim MJ,Lee SY,Huh WS,Kim JH

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：:Oseltamivir is the ethyl ester prodrug of the antiviral molecule, oseltamivir carboxylate, a potent and selective inhibitor of influenza A and B neuraminidase (NA) (sialidase). It is highly bioavailable in capsule and suspension formulations and, after conversion to the active metabolite in the liver, distributes thro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Doucette KE,Aoki FY

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sertraline (Zoloft, Pfizer Inc.) is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) which has been approved by the US FDA for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) which affects at least 5 - 8% of women of reproductive age. It is characterised by...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Halbreich U,Kahn LS

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a major men's health issue, with approximately 80% of all men developing this condition within their lifetime. A variety of oral treatments is available, including alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists (alpha-blockers), 5alpha reductase inhibitors, aromatase inhibitors and phytotherapy. A larg...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Khastgir J,Arya M,Shergill IS,Kalsi JS,Minhas S,Mundy AR

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Investigational anti-VEGF treatments for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) aim to improve visual outcomes and reduce treatment burden; these include long-acting agents, combination strategies, topical agents, sustained-release, and genetic therapies. Areas covered: The authors provide a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Al-Khersan H,Hussain RM,Ciulla TA,Dugel PU

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood instability, which can be challenging to manage. First-line pharmacological approaches usually involve lithium, anticonvulsants and antipsychotics. Over the past fifteen years, several second-generation antipsychotics have demonstrated benefits for various phases o...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Janicak PG,Rado JT

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is accumulating evidence that tumour necrosis factor (TNF) plays a major role in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Recent biotechnological advances have allowed for the development of agents that directly target TNF, a pro-inflammatory cytokine. In the last 2 years, the US FDA and the EU's Commissio...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Mikuls TR,Moreland LW

更新日期：2001-01-01 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