Pharmacological treatment for uterine leiomyosarcomas.

abstract：:Everolimus is a novel immunosuppressive agent related to sirolimus. It is a proliferation signal inhibitor with an improved pharmacokinetic profile and bioavailability compared with sirolimus. Everolimus has been shown to be as effective as mycophenolate mofetil in reducing acute rejection in renal transplantation. In...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Patel JK,Kobashigawa JA

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the efficacy and adverse effects of IDegLira and IGlarLixi treatment and to perform a comparison between two strategies. METHODS:The registration number is CRD42017053952. Randomized controlled trials of IGlarLixi treatment or IDegLira treatment compared with placebo or active hypoglycemic agents in ty...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Cai X,Gao X,Yang W,Ji L

更新日期：2017-12-01 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:Primary myelofibrosis (PMF) is the least common but the most aggressive of the classic Philadelphia chromosome-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms. Survival is much shorter in PMF than in polycythemia vera (PV) or essential thrombocythemia (ET). Post-PV/ET myelofibrosis (MF) is clinically indistinguishab...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bose P,Verstovsek S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Seizures or chronic epilepsy are a relatively common occurrence in a neurosurgical setting. However, seizure treatment after neurosurgery has received less attention compared with other causes and only few data are availaible in the literature on management in neurosurgical patients. Areas covered: This pa...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ambrosi M,Orsini A,Verrotti A,Striano P

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness globally, representing a significant public health concern. More than 60 million people are affected by glaucoma worldwide; as this population ages, the number is expected to increase. Glaucoma is a collection of heterogeneous diseases sharing common clinic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Konstas AG,Quaranta L,Realini T

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：: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：:Introduction: Influenza represents a major public health threat worldwide. Implementation of good personal health and hygiene habits, together with vaccination, is the most effective tools to reduce influenza burden both in community and in healthcare setting. However, achieving adequate vaccination rates is challengi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bassetti M,Castaldo N,Carnelutti A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

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：:An increasing need for economic evaluations of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) treatments exists. We performed a literature review on the currently available NHL economic evaluations, using PubMed and the Cochrane database. English and Dutch language papers on treatment in adults were selected. A total of 88 publications...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： van Agthoven M,Uyl-de Groot CA,Sonneveld P,Hagenbeek A

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Docetaxel and paclitaxel are among the most active agents for the treatment of breast cancer. These first-generation taxanes are extremely hydrophobic; therefore, solvents are needed for its parenteral administration. Albumin nanoparticle technology allows for the transportation of such hydrophobic drugs w...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Guarneri V,Dieci MV,Conte P

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Prostate cancer being the second leading cause of death in men in Western countries remains a major challenge in healthcare. Several novel agents targeting signaling pathways in prostate cancer have recently been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but there is still an unmet need for new...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Deshmukh RR,Schmitt SM,Hwang C,Dou QP

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Diabetes mellitus is now occurring in epidemic proportions in many countries. Owing to the limited effectiveness of drug prophylaxis of diabetic complications after diabetes has developed, it may be more appropriate to investigate ways to prevent the onset of diabetes. A recent trial published by the Diabetes Preventi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glycosuria is being increasingly recognised as not only a symptom but also as a novel therapeutic approach in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This is accomplished through sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Consequently, the safety and efficacy of these new agents have been thoroughl...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Pafili K,Papanas N

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Beta-lactamase producing bacteria present a major problem in treating lower respiratory tract infections. The objective of this study was to evaluate efficacy and safety of cefotaxime-sulbactam combination versus amoxicillin-clavulanic acid injection as an alternative therapeutic option for treatment of lower...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Pareek A,Kulkarni M,Daga S,Deshpande A,Chandurkar N

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colesevelam HCl (WelChol, Sankyo Pharmaceuticals Inc.) is a bile acid sequestrant polymer, which has been shown to significantly lower low density lipoprotein cholesterol and favourably affect high-density lipoprotein cholesterol blood levels in monotherapy and in combination with statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bays H,Dujovne C

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cilostazol is a reversible, selective inhibitor of PDE3A able to significantly improve walking distance in patients with intermittent claudication. However, beyond its antiplatelet and vasodilator properties, cilostazol seems to have significant effects on atherogenic dyslipidemia. AREAS COVERED:The effec...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Rizzo M,Corrado E,Patti AM,Rini GB,Mikhailidis DP

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the treatment response, tolerability and safety of once-monthly paliperidone palmitate (PP1M) in non-acute patients switched from oral antipsychotics, stratified by time since diagnosis as recently diagnosed (≤3 years) or chronic patients (>3 years). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Post hoc analysis o...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hargarter L,Bergmans P,Cherubin P,Keim S,Conca A,Serrano-Blanco A,Bitter I,Bilanakis N,Schreiner A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accumulating evidence suggests that HIV-infected individuals have an increased risk of cardiovascular events. This risk seems to be at least partially mediated by dyslipidaemia, which is related to the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). As HIV-infected individuals live longer due to HAART, their card...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Manuel O,Thiébaut R,Darioli R,Tarr PE

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lapatinib is a dual (ErbB-1 and ErB-2) receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that was recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of advanced breast cancer. It shows synergy with trastuzumab, and has demonstrated clinical activity in trastuzumab-resistant tumour. This paper reviews the drug development of lapati...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Mukherjee A,Dhadda AS,Shehata M,Chan S

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a common public health problem in the general population. The important health-related consequences of obstructive sleep apnea include cardiovascular disorders, such as myocardial infarction and hypertension, stroke, sudden death and difficult blood sugar control related...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Lin CM,Huang YS,Guilleminault C

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Simplified antiretroviral regimens have been developed with the aim of improving treatment adherence and quality of life of HIV-infected patients. The single-class triple-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor combination has contributed to the improvement of the management of HIV infection, especially in patients...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Mastroianni CM,d'Ettorre G,Vullo V

更新日期：2006-11-01 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：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：INTRODUCTION:Irritability (including tantrums, aggression and moodiness) is often associated with autistic disorder. Children with autism are frequently prescribed atypical antipsychotic medications for these behaviors. Although multiple agents have been found to be effective, the safety and tolerability of each antips...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Farmer CA,Aman MG

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The disturbing, foul-smelling discharge of bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a nuisance to women. Treatment possibilities for BV are limited and only achieve complete cure in 65 to 85% of cases. In most women, the condition relapses within weeks to months after treatment. AREAS COVERED:In search of new therapeu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Donders GG,Zodzika J,Rezeberga D

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-Is) are an evidence-based treatment for patients who after myocardial infarction (MI) present with either heart failure (HF) or left ventricular systolic dysfunction, or both. An alternative could be a more complete inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system through the bl...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Maggioni AP,Fabbri G

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00