A clinical perspective on escalating or de-escalating adjuvant therapy in HER2+ breast cancer.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pharmacological inhibition of immune checkpoint receptors or their ligands represents a transformative breakthrough in the management of multiple cancers. However, immune checkpoint inhibitors have yet to be FDA-approved for the management of metastatic prostate cancer (PCa), the commonest non-cutaneous ma...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Isaacsson Velho P,Antonarakis ES

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secukinumab (also known as AIN-457) is a human monoclonal antibody targeting IL-17A, which has been recently FDA-approved for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with coexistent moderate to severe plaque psoriasis based on clinical trials demonstrating excellent efficacy. This review ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Jaleel T,Elmets C,Weinkle A,Kassira S,Elewski B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The development of immunotherapies and targeted therapies has changed the treatment approach in resectable, nonresectable, and metastatic melanoma. Because of their different pharmacological profiles, immunotherapies and/or targeted therapies have been studied in various combinations.Areas covered: We re...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Krattinger R,Ramelyte E,Dornbierer J,Dummer R

更新日期：2020-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dapsone is a sulfone drug used to treat infectious conditions and also numerous dermatologic diseases. Fixed drug eruption is a distinctive adverse cutaneous reaction associated with the initial administration and subsequent delivery of a specific agent. Areas covered: The authors preformed a literature se...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Garcia D,Cohen PR

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Second-generation antipsychotics (SGA) have been associated with risk of stroke in elderly patients, but the molecular and genetic background under this association has been poorly investigated. The aim of the present study was to prioritize a list of genes with an SGA altered expression in order to characterize the g...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Cocchi E,Drago A,de Ronchi D,Serretti A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After the introduction of anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agents, the clinical outcome of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has improved significantly. However, use of anti-TNF therapy is complicated by loss of response. In order to maintain remission, adequate serum levels are required. Hence, ther...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Strik AS,Bots SJ,D'Haens G,Löwenberg M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last two decades, research developments have revolutionized our understanding of the pathogenesis of psoriasis and of the contribution of several cytokines in the manifestation of the disease. The key role of TNF-α in the pathogenesis of psoriasis has been extensively studied and its therapeutic action, initi...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Vergou T,Moustou AE,Sfikakis PP,Antoniou C,Stratigos AJ

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Development of the patch clamp technique by the Nobel Prize winners Bert Sakmann and Erwin Neher led to huge advances in ion channel research. Their work laid the foundations and revolutionized electrophysiological studies of cells and ion channels. These ion channels underlie many basic cellular physiological process...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Dallas ML,Deuchars SA,Deuchars J

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gaucher disease (GD) is an autosomal recessive disorder resulting from the deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (b-glucosidase), associated with varying degrees of visceral, bone and central nervous system pathology, leading to wide phenotypic diversity. Response to therapy and clinical ou...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Gupta P,Pastores G

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methotrexate is an antifolate agent used in the treatment of various cancers and some autoimmune diseases. In oncology, methotrexate is frequently administered at a high dose (>1 g/m(2)) and comes with various procedures to reduce the occurrence of toxicity and particularly to ensure optimal renal elimination. Drug-dr...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Levêque D,Santucci R,Gourieux B,Herbrecht R

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregnancy represents a major challenge in the management of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, with substantial risks to both mother and baby. Over the past 40 years there have been major improvements in outcomes. This partly relates to the discovery of the antiphospholipid syndrome, which has transformed man...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Karim MY,D'Cruz DP

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis are a major public health problem with a serious global impact. Although there have recently been two new drugs introduced for the treatment of drug-resistant TB (bedaquiline and delamanid), the current therapeutic armamentarium is limited. Because treatment of drug-res...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Mafukidze A,Harausz E,Furin J

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thermo transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels, a recently discovered family of ion channels activated by temperature, are expressed in primary sensory nerve terminals, where they provide information regarding thermal changes in the environment. Six thermo-TRPs have been characterized to date: TRPV1-4, whi...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Vay L,Gu C,McNaughton PA

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 infection require specific drugs to prevent the morbidity and mortality. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has shown some promise in the management of COVID 19. Minocycline, because of its anticytokine and other useful properties can be an ideal candidate for combining with...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Gautam SS,Gautam CS,Garg VK,Singh H

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) are among the most frequent infectious diseases. Recently, several new antibiotics with activity against MRSA have been approved. Tedizolid, a second-generation oxazolidinone approved for ABSSSI offers theoretical advantages over first-generation ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Carena AA,Stryjewski ME

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Given the aging of the world's population, the burden of this disease is expected to increase significantly over the next few decades. As a pharmacological agent, glucosamine has been investigated for the treatment of symptoms and progression of knee osteoarthr...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Altman RD

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research on the specific effects of sex and gender on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as safety profile tolerability and drug efficacy, of medications remain meager because female animals and women have only recently been included in the pharmacological domain. To date, the influence of sex and gender o...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Franconi F,Campesi I

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: An important gap within modern medicine is the lack of enough comparative effectiveness research of marketed medicines. Low-risk pragmatic randomized controlled trials (pRCTs) are those conducted resembling usual clinical practice that poses no or minimal incremental risk compared with normal clinical pr...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Dal-Ré R

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are effective and widely used antihypertensive drugs. Exposure to these agents is known to be harmful to the fetus in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Concerns have also been raised about the risk of congenital malfo...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Pucci M,Sarween N,Knox E,Lipkin G,Martin U

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Betalactams are the most widely used drugs against infections and the primary cause of antibiotic hypersensitivity reactions. Reaction patterns for different betalactams have been changing in accordance with consumption trends, and vary among countries. As a consequence, in vivo and in vitro tests have had...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Fernandez TD,Mayorga C,Salas M,Barrionuevo E,Posadas T,Ariza A,Laguna JJ,Moreno E,Torres MJ,Doña I,Montañez MI

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:RNAi is a powerful gene silencing process that holds great promise in cancer therapy by the use of siRNA. The aim of this review is to give an outline on different approaches to deliver siRNA and to describe the advantages and disadvantages of these systems. The prospects for siRNA are to be substantially better than ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Ali HM,Urbinati G,Raouane M,Massaad-Massade L

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the prevalence of polypharmacy (≥5 drugs) among adults and to analyze related factors. METHODS:Cross-sectional study with 1,159 interviewees distributed across 104 cities and 253 primary healthcare services delivered through the Brazilian Unified Health System. Polypharmacy-related factors were ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Moreira T,Alvares-Teodoro J,Barbosa MM,Do Nascimento RCRM,Guerra Júnior AA,Acurcio FA

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It was assumed for decades that the human placenta serves as a barrier, protecting the fetus from exposure to xenobiotics circulating in the mother. The thalidomide disaster completely reversed this concept. The study of the human placenta is therefore critical to understanding the mechanisms by which xeno...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Koren G,Ornoy A

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Statins remain among the most frequently prescribed drugs and constitute a cornerstone in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. However, muscle symptoms are often reported from patients on statins. Muscle symptoms are frequently reported as adverse events associated with statin therapy.Areas covered:...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Pergolizzi JV Jr,Coluzzi F,Colucci RD,Olsson H,LeQuang JA,Al-Saadi J,Magnusson P

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contraceptive management in women with epilepsy is critical owing to the potential maternal and fetal risks if contraception or seizure management fails. This article briefly describes the pharmacokinetic interactions between antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and hormonal contraceptives and the rational strategies that may o...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Reddy DS

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic diarrhea remains a common condition that affects people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) despite the widespread use of potent antiretroviral therapy. It is important that providers control this condition, as the persistence of diarrhea affects the quality of life of patients and may contribute ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Castro JG,Chin-Beckford N

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The oxazolidinones are a new class of antibiotics whose mechanism of action is the inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. Linezolid is the first member of this class of antibiotics to be approved by the US FDA and other regulatory bodies for the treatment of infections cause...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Tan TQ,Yogev R

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel pharmaceutical advances in postoperative pain management include both non-opioid adjuvants as well as opioid analgesics. Optimizing postoperative analgesics includes improving onset of action, matching duration of analgesia to the setting of use, and minimizing adverse events. To improve on the current standard ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Palmer P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Induction chemotherapy based on anthracyclines and cytarabine (Ara-C) combination remains the standard of care for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients who are considered candidate for intensive and curative approaches. However, the toxicity of this regimen is high, with disappointing clinical outcomes am...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Megías-Vericat JE,Martínez-Cuadrón D,Sanz MÁ,Poveda JL,Montesinos P

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:G-quadruplexes are non-Watson-Crick four-stranded nucleic acid structures. Recent evidence points toward their existence in vivo and their implication in various biological processes. Over the past two decades, small molecules have been developed to specifically and selectively target these structures in order to diss...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Müller S,Rodriguez R

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00