Pharmacological management of axial spondyloarthritis in adults.

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:Etravirine is the first non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) to be active against human immunodeficiency virus with NNRTI mutations. OBJECTIVE:To understand the unique features of etravirine and to evaluate its safety, efficacy, and optimal use. METHODS:The structure and the mechanism of ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Jayaweera DT,Espinoza L,Castro J

更新日期：2008-12-01 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：:Autonomic dysreflexia is a potentially life-threatening hypertensive medical emergency that occurs most often in spinal cord-injured individuals with spinal lesions at or above the mid-thoracic spinal cord level. It is a condition that remains poorly recognised outside of spinal cord injury centres, which may result i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Khastgir J,Drake MJ,Abrams P

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Ventricular arrhythmias are often seen in association with structural heart disease. However, approximately a tenth of affected patients have apparently normal hearts, where such arrhythmias typically occur in young patients, are sometimes inherited and can occasionally lead to sudden cardiac death (SCD)...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ortmans S,Daval C,Aguilar M,Compagno P,Cadrin-Tourigny J,Dyrda K,Rivard L,Tadros R

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTARCT Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be an essential cause of morbidity and mortality among people living with human immunodeficiency virus infection (PLWH). Since the bulk of cardiovascular risk (CVR) factors are shared between PLWH and the general population, prevention and treatment stra...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Corbacho N,Mur I,Molas ME,Vidal F,Domingo P

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated the safety and efficacy of metformin up-titration in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with vildagliptin (100 mg/day) and low-dose metformin (500 or 750 mg/day). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Fifty patients were randomly allocated to the control group (maintaining...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Suzuki L,Kanazawa A,Uzawa H,Osonoi Y,Masuyama A,Azuma K,Takeno K,Takayanagi N,Sato J,Someya Y,Komiya K,Goto H,Mita T,Ikeda F,Ogihara T,Shimizu T,Ohmura C,Saito M,Osonoi T,Watada H

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：:Neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit experience hundreds of painful procedures at a time of rapid neurological development. Although the immediate responses to pain may be protective, the potential long-term effects of early and under-treated pain are concerning. As pain assessment is the first step in the pro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gibbins S,Stevens B,Asztalos E

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Psoriasis is a common skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammatory lesions that are frequently vexing for patients and difficult for physicians to treat. Although multiple therapeutic options are available, all have limitations. Topical preparations have issues with patient adherence, as compared to...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Shutty B,West C,Pellerin M,Feldman S

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: This clinical guidance looks at the specific concerns of delivery of medical treatment for people with epilepsy and intellectual disability (ID). People with ID have not been included in licensing drug trials of AEDs. However, this population has an over-representation of seizure comorbidity, treatment r...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Watkins L,O'Dwyer M,Kerr M,Scheepers M,Courtenay K,Shankar R

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：:Parkinson's disease (PD) affects approximately 1% of individuals > 60 years. Of these PD patients approximately 40% suffer dementia in later life. Levodopa is commonly used in the treatment of PD. Experimental evidence suggests that the dopamine synthesised from levodopa may contribute to the further degeneration of d...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapy of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection may prevent progression to cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and end-stage liver disease. The cornerstone of treatment has long been standard IFN-alpha, the use of which was associated with a sustained biochemical and viral response in only a small proportion of patients....

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Toniutto P,Fabris C,Pirisi M

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Epileptic emergencies are frequently encountered and include ictal events as status epilepticus or seizure clusters, and non-ictal situations like postictal psychosis or acute drug side effects. The aim of this review was to describe recent pharmacological advances in the treatment of epileptic emergencies...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Zelano J,Ben-Menachem E

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteopororic fractures are highly prevalent in older persons having catastrophic consequences in their quality of life and increasing disability and mortality in this population. The mechanisms of osteoporosis in older persons are unique in terms of cellular changes and response to osteoporosis treatment. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Duque G

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Paget's disease of the bone is a common condition in some populations, affecting almost 10% of older adults in western Europe. Though frequently asymptomatic, it can sometimes result in severe disabilities. Timely intervention is now able to arrest disease progression in the majority of patients. AREAS CO...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Reid IR

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Heart failure (HF) treatment attracts a share of intensive research because of its poor HF prognosis. In the past decades, the prognosis of HF has improved considerably, mainly as a consequence of the progress that has been made in the pharmacological management of HF. AREAS COVERED:This article reviews t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kaldara E,Sanoudou D,Adamopoulos S,Nanas JN

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous pregnant women suffer from asthma and the use of asthma medications during pregnancy may be a necessity. Although some information is known about the effects of asthma medications during pregnancy, there is still a significant amount of information to learn and particular attention is required when prescribin...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Demoly P,Piette V,Daures JP

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neoplastic meningitis (NM) is a debilitating complication of cancer that occurs when tumour cells infiltrate the leptomeninges. Treatment often includes direct installation of chemotherapy into the cerebrospinal fluid either by lumbar puncture or the use of a ventricular reservoir, radiation therapy, systemic chemothe...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Armstrong TS,Gilbert MR

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters (P-OM3) have been used as adjunctive therapy to statin drugs in patients with mixed hyperlipidemia. OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of concomitant administration of 4 g P-OM3 on the steady-state pharmacokinetics of the maximum recommended daily dose of atorvastatin (80 ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Di Spirito M,Morelli G,Doyle RT,Johnson J,McKenney J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has infected millions of people worldwide and has contributed to over 650,000 deaths. This review synthesizes the literature on COVID-19 pharmacotherapy to inform practice and policymaking. A...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Khan S,Gionfriddo MR,Cortes-Penfield N,Thunga G,Rashid M

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:5-Aminolaevulinic acid (ALA) is the naturally occurring metabolic precursor of an endogenously formed photosensitiser, protoporphyrin IX. It is used topically to treat benign and malignant skin disorders by a process called photodynamic therapy (PDT). Recently, data are emerging on its systemic use in the tr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Dunn J,Lovat L

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the highest cause of cancer mortality in females worldwide. The development of drugs improving overall survival in late-stage metastatic breast cancer remains a challenge. Vinflunine is the most recently developed drug in the vinca alkaloid class. I...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gourmelon C,Bourien H,Augereau P,Patsouris A,Frenel JS,Campone M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anticoagulants are used for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism and for the secondary prevention of stroke and myocardial infarction. The list of available anticoagulants includes unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight heparins, fondaparinux, warfarin and the direct thrombin inhibitors. Numero...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hawkins D,Huston SA

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of obesity has noticeably increased worldwide. The clinician is now frequently facing the challenge of managing patients with concomitant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma and obesity. Obesity is often associated with a poorer control of these chronic respiratory diseases and the op...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Lessard A,Maltais F,Boulet LP

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive, life-threatening condition. Sitaxsentan, a selective endothelin-A receptor antagonist, is an effective, safe and well-tolerated endothelin receptor antagonist for the treatment of PAH in adult patients. Multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Barst RJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most common genetic heart diseases and represents a leading cause of sudden cardiac death as well as a prevalent cause of heart failure and stroke. HCM is characterized by a very complex pathophysiology, consisting of heterogeneous clinical manifestations a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Spoladore R,Fragasso G,Pannone L,Slavich M,Margonato A

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized Phase III trial tested the efficacy of pemetrexed as maintenance treatment in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who were without progression after completing four cycles of first-line platinum-based chemotherapy. The primary endpoint of the trial was progression-free survival (PFS)...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gridelli C,Di Maio M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00