Effect of aliskiren addition to amlodipine on ankle edema in hypertensive patients: a three-way crossover study.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Multiple myeloma is a disease predominately affecting older adults. Pivotal to treating older adults is understanding their physiologic differences compared to younger subjects and how the complexity of therapies has an impact upon this patient population. AREAS COVERED:Herein, the authors address the eff...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Dempsey JL,Johns A,Rosko AE,Lazarus HM

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of tamoxifen among women with breast cancer or at high risk of the disease has greatly expanded over the past several decades. Tamoxifen has a complex effect on the female reproductive tract and several tamoxifen-associated changes have been described among tamoxifen users. These include endometrial thickening...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Eltabbakh GH,Mount SL

更新日期：2001-09-01 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：: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：: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：BACKGROUND:The myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of heterogeneous disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis. A number of scoring systems have been developed but they are of limited value in guiding individual patient treatment decisions. OBJECTIVE:We have presented the benefits and limitations of ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Srinivasan S,Schiffer CA

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peglyated liposomal doxorubicin was developed to maintain or enhance the demonstrated antineoplastic effects of doxorubicin, while improving the toxicity profile associated with this important cytotoxic agent. Accumulating clinical data have confirmed the activity of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in cancers of the b...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Markman M

更新日期：2006-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:Fesoterodine is a newly approved drug for the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to review the preclinical and clinical data on fesoterodine. METHODS:The study involved a search of the Medline database and the proceedings volumes of urological congresses. RESULTS...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Michel MC

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：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：:Synovitis is a painful and, occasionally, disabling disease. Patients with synovitis, especially new onset synovitis, should be referred to a rheumatologist urgently so that they can be assed and treated as quickly as possible. Clinical assessment and investigations are required to help differentiate between transient...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Sokoll KB,Helliwell P

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Involvement of viruses in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-lived hypothesis, which is has not yet been proven nor refuted. This is partly due to difficulties in the evaluation of diagnostic findings on persistent infections by common viruses such as herpesviruses and endogenous retroviruses. Progr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bergström T

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maximal surgical debulking and radiotherapy have been the cornerstone of therapy for high-grade gliomas. The impact of chemotherapy on outcome has been marginal and, until recently, its usage has been debatable. The development of new drugs and an improved understanding of chemoresistance have reinvigorated interest i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Cavaliere R,Newton H

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Neratinib is an orally available, pan-HER inhibitor with clinical activity in patients with HER2-amplified and HER2-mutated breast cancer. Areas covered: A summary of publically available and relevant clinical data on neratinib. Expert opinion: Neratinib (N) is clearly distinct from lapatinib (L), a differ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Prové A,Dirix L

更新日期：2016-11-01 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：: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：: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:Adjunctive pharmacotherapy is of key importance in determining the outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). In parallel, there has been an increasing body of evidence indicating that the aggressive management of coronary risk factors and changes in lifestyle behavior yield additional positive ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Capodanno D,Tamburino C,Dangas G

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) is the primary viral cause of respiratory diseases, leading to bronchiolitis and pneumonia in vulnerable populations. The only current treatment against this virus is palliative, and no efficient and specific vaccine against this pathogen is available. AREAS COVERE...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kalergis AM,Soto JA,Gálvez NMS,Andrade CA,Fernandez A,Bohmwald K,Bueno SM

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although effective anti-neoplastic agents, anthracyclines are limited by their well recognized and pervasive cardiotoxic effects. The incidence of late progressive cardiovascular disease in long-term survivors of cancer is established and may contribute to heart failure and death. To maximize the benefits of these dru...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Barry E,Alvarez JA,Scully RE,Miller TL,Lipshultz SE

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anorexia is a frequent complication of uraemic syndrome, which contributes to malnutrition in dialysis patients. Uraemic anorexia has been associated with many factors. This paper reviews the current knowledge about mechanisms responsible for uraemic anorexia, the treatments and new drugs used to control the loss of a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Aguilera A,Selgas R,Diéz JJ,Bajo MA,Codoceo R,Alvarez V

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a major cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Although advanced NSCLC is still incurable, various anti-neoplastic agents have become available for the treatment of this disease. Pemetrexed , a multi-target folate antagonist, has improved the survival of non-squamous...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Genova C,Rijavec E,Truini A,Coco S,Sini C,Barletta G,Dal Bello MG,Alama A,Savarino G,Pronzato P,Boccardo F,Grossi F

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：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: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：:Actinic keratosis (AK) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) are precancerous and cancerous skin lesions that should be treated especially when multiple or in cosmetically important areas. Apart from 5% 5-fluorouracil topical cream, which some feel is the gold standard topical treatment for AK, several invasive treatment mod...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Papadavid E,Stratigos AJ,Falagas ME

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Miconazole nitrate is a time-honored antifungal of the imidazole class. OBJECTIVE:To revisit the various aspects of action of the drug in a dermatologic setting. METHOD:Review of the current peer-reviewed publications. RESULTS/CONCLUSION:Miconazole essentially inhibits 14alpha-demethylase, an enzyme requi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Quatresooz P,Vroome V,Borgers M,Cauwenbergh G,Piérard GE

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a heterogeneous group of rare diseases characterized by the abnormal production and impaired degradation of pulmonary surfactant as a result of malfunctioning of alveolar macrophages. This is due to the downstream dysregulation of the GM-CSF pathway, which can be cau...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Antoniu SA,Rajnoveanu R,Grigore M,Antohe I

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Varicella zoster virus is a highly contagious virus that causes a primary infection known as varicella (chickenpox) that may reactivate years later to cause herpes zoster (HZ or shingles). After shingles heal, patients may develop post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), neuropathic pain syndrome that can cause sign...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kim SR,Khan F,Ramirez-Fort MK,Downing C,Tyring SK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00