Pharmacotherapy for liposarcoma: current state of the art and emerging systemic treatments.

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions in many countries and is the most common cause of end stage renal disease (ESRD). The angiotensin II receptor-1 (AT(1)) antagonists losartan and irbesartan have recently been evaluated as renoprotective agents in large clinical trials of patients with Type 2 diabetes ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The current recommendations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suggest to escalate from inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2-adrenoceptor agonist (ICS/LABA) treatment to triple therapy in patients experiencing persistent breathlessness, exercise limitation, or exacerbation. The addition of ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ritondo BL,Puxeddu E,Calzetta L,Cazzola M,Rogliani P

更新日期：2020-11-11 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：INTRODUCTION:The potency, tolerability and convenience of antiretroviral agents have all significantly improved over the past years, making lifelong HIV therapy easier. However, several specific needs are still unmet, including low daily pill burden, friendly metabolic profile, lack of (or few) drug interactions and hi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Fernández-Montero JV,Vispo E,Soriano V

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tamoxifen is the established adjuvant treatment for postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the aromatase inhibitor anastrozole should replace tamoxifen as the adjuvant treatment in this cancer. METHODS:Two recent trials of anastrozole and tamoxifen as adju...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical dystonia (CD) manifests clinically through involuntary spasms of neck muscles, producing abnormal head and neck movements and postures, which is often associated with pain. CD is the most common form of focal dystonia presenting to movement disorders clinics. Chemodenervation with botulinum toxin (BTX) has be...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Tintner R,Jankovic J

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregnancies complicated by diabetes mellitus (DM) include pregestational DM and gestational DM, defined as carbohydrate intolerance of variable severity first detected during pregnancy. DM leads to poor pregnancy outcome. The aim of treatment is to control maternal hyperglycaemia and to imitate postprandial insulin re...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： González C,Santoro S,Salzberg S,Di Girolamo G,Alvariñas J

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the availability of numerous anti-diabetes drugs and treatment guidelines, many patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) do not reach recommended targets for glycemic control. There remains an unmet need for effective and well-tolerated anti-diabetes agents that can be used as monotherapy or i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Jahagirdar V,Barnett AH

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Migraine is a common and highly disabling neurological disorder whose acute treatment remains problematic and unsatisfactory in a high percentage of cases. Consequently, there remains a need for new symptomatic therapies that can be easily handled by patients (i.e. by oral administration). AREAS COVERED:T...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Martelletti P,Giamberardino MA

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alprazolam-XR is an extended-release formulation of alprazolam designed to deliver sustained therapeutic concentrations for 24 h after once-daily dosing. Plasma concentrations gradually decline as the time for the next dose approaches, but still remain above therapeutic minimum levels. The anti-panic efficacy of alpra...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Rickels K

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Inhibition of the aromatase enzyme in postmenopausal women reduces levels of estrogens, which is of therapeutic value in hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Exemestane is a third-generation steroidal irreversible inactivator of the aromatase enzyme used in early and advanced breast cancer for the t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bertelli G,Gangadhara S

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Advances in acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) therapy has led to long-term survival rates in children. However, only 30%-40% of adults achieve long-term disease-free survival. After relapse, the outcome of salvage chemotherapy is very disappointing with less than 10% of long survival. Novel agents are there...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Thomas X,Le Jeune C

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most commonly encountered bacterial infections. Acute uncomplicated UTIs in adults include episodes of cystitis and pyelonephritis. The main uropathogens causing uncomplicated UTIs have, in the past, been fairly predictable and they have generally been susceptible to sever...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Garrison J,Hooton TM

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pharmacological relapse prevention in alcoholism is a rather new clinical field with few drugs being available. Acamprosate, acting predominantly via glutamatergic pathways, and the opioid receptor antagonist naltrexone, were both shown to be efficient in improving rates for continuous abstinence, and not relapsing to...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Soyka M,Roesner S

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcoholism is the third leading cause of preventable mortality and morbidity in the US. In the COMBINE (Combined Pharmacotherapies and Behavioural Interventions) study, the co-primary end points were the percentage of days abstinent and the time to first heavy drinking day after 16 weeks, and 1 year. The biggest diffe...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2006-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Chronic hyperglycemia has an adverse influence on beta-cell function, which is known as 'glucotoxicity'. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors lower the blood glucose concentration by enhancing urinary glucose excretion. This study was performed to clarify the influence of the SGLT2 inhibitor ipr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Nagai Y,Ohta A,Sada Y,Kato H,Tanaka Y

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Moderate hypertriglyceridemia is fairly common, and elevated triglycerides are a risk factor for coronary heart disease. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have been shown to lower triglycerides in many clinical studies. Prescription omega-3 fatty acid concentrates (P-OM3) are indicated for use in people wi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Skulas-Ray AC,West SG,Davidson MH,Kris-Etherton PM

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：: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：:Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone, Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd) is a collection of immunomodulatory, synthetic polypeptides indicated for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RR MS). Preclinical and clinical studies provide an evolving understanding of the mechanisms by which glatiramer acetate exerts both...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Wolinsky JS

更新日期：2004-04-01 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

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With growing knowledge of the molecular pathway of carcinogenesis, targeted therapies have become the 'blue ocean' of cancer treatment. sorafenib is an oral multikinase inhibitor that targets Raf/mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) (Raf/MEK/ERK) and several ty...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Woo HY,Heo J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Insomnia has been implicated in the development, maintenance, worsening, and relapse of alcohol use disorder (AUD).Areas covered: The authors review the possible pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options of insomnia for patients with alcohol-use disorder and provide their expert opinion.E...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Geoffroy PA,Lejoyeux M,Rolland B

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Status Epilepticus (SE) is the most common neurological emergency of childhood. It requires prompt administration of appropriately selected anti-seizure medications. Areas covered: Following a distinction between estabilished and emergent drugs, we present pharmacological treatment options and their clinic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

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

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition that has been treated with anticoagulation for almost 50 years. OBJECTIVES:To review the current treatment options for PE and discuss recently published new features. METHODS:We reviewed literature involving the treatment strategies for venous t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Blondon M,Bounameaux H,Righini M

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have revealed the intimate associations between erectile dysfunction (ED), ischemic heart disease (IHD) and depression. Whether the physicians should also screen for the other two components when a patient presents with one component of this triad is still an important question to be answered. These th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： El-Sakka AI,Shamloul R,Yassin AA

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Diabetes mellitus is the most common endocrine disease in childhood. The global incidence of diabetes emphasizes the health, social and financial magnitude of this disease and the importance of optimizing disease management and prevention. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:This article reviews the t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Verrotti A,Chiuri RM,Blasetti A,Mohn A,Chiarelli F

更新日期：2010-10-01 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: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