Pharmacological treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in benign prostatic hyperplasia: consequences on sexual function and possible endocrine effects.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acute diarrhea remains a major problem in children and is associated with substantial morbidity, mortality and costs. While vaccination against rotavirus could reduce the burden of the disease, the persistent impact of intestinal infections requires effective treatment in adjunct to oral rehydration soluti...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Guarino A,Dupont C,Gorelov AV,Gottrand F,Lee JK,Lin Z,Lo Vecchio A,Nguyen TD,Salazar-Lindo E

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Mycophenolic acid (MPA), the active form of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium (EC-MPS), is used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). MMF and EC-MPS pharmacokinetics were examined to devise guidance for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for SLE patients with normal ren...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Djabarouti S,Duffau P,Lazaro E,Chapouly C,Greib C,Viallard JF,Pellegrin JL,Saux MC,Breilh D

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Alzheimer's disease (AD)-related epileptic comorbidity is now well documented and appears to have been previously underestimated. Prescribing antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in AD patients aims at preventing seizure-related morbi-mortality and the occurrence of deleterious status epilepticus. At the earlier sta...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Cretin B

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of patients undergoing cardiac surgery has evolved in recent years as more is understood about the physiological changes and responses that occur during and after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). In particular, our understanding of the mechanisms involved in haemostasis and in the inflammatory response to bypa...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Punjabi PP,Wyse RK,Taylor KM

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purine nucleoside analogues, either alone or in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents, are increasingly used in the treatment of patients with indolent B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders. The initial studies in Waldenström's macroglobulinaemia (WM) are very promising. Approximately 40% of patients who h...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Owen RG

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：:Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) is a rare, non-inherited gastrointestinal polyposis syndrome associated with characteristic ectodermal abnormalities. A number of potentially life-threatening complications including malnutrition, gastrointestinal bleeding and infection may occur in affected patients and CCS is fatal in...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ward EM,Wolfsen HC

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A systemic and endemic emerging mycosis in Latin America, paracoccidioidomycosis, is characterised by its chronicity and by the severity of the disseminated form in healthy individuals, as well as in immunocompromised individuals co-infected with HIV, resulting, in the latter, in a mortality rate in the range of 30 - ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Yasuda MA

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a distressing chronic renal disorder with potentially life threatening complications. Over 80% of cases in children are due to minimal change disease and the majority will respond to corticosteroid therapy. Steroid-sensitive NS is considered a relatively benign condition, since pro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Abeyagunawardena A,Brogan PA,Trompeter RS,Dillon MJ

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treating HIV-infected children remains a challenge due to a lack of treatment options, appropriate drug formulations and, in countries with limited resources, insufficient access to diagnostic tests and treatment. OBJECTIVE:To summarize current data concerning new opportunities to improve the treatment of H...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Van der Linden D,Callens S,Brichard B,Colebunders R

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The late effects of cancer treatment have recently gained a worldwide ubiquitous interest among reproductive endocrinologists, oncologists, and all health care providers. Despite many publications on this subject, there are many equivocal issues necessitating summary. The case for and against using GnRH-ag...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Blumenfeld Z,Evron A

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic kidney diseases frequently advance to end-stage renal failure, and the number of patients affected is steadily increasing worldwide. At the molecular level, progression of renal insufficiency correlates closely with ongoing pathological matrix protein expansion (i.e., renal fibrosis), in a manner independent o...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gaedeke J,Neumayer HH,Peters H

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are now generally regarded as effective and better tolerated alternatives to tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) for the treatment of depression. SSRIs also seem to be as well tolerated as moclobemide, mirtazapine, venlafaxine, reboxetine and nefazodone and show comparable ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Mace S,Taylor D

更新日期：2000-07-01 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：:HIV-1/highly active antiretroviral therapy-associated lipodystrophy syndrome (HALS) is presently the most common long-term adverse effect limiting the doubtless efficacy of antiretroviral therapy. It has a great impact on the quality of life of patients, it is stigmatising and its psychologically devastating consequen...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： del Mar Gutierrez M,Mateo G,Domingo P

更新日期：2007-08-01 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:Panic disorder (PD) is a prevalent psychiatric disorder characterized by unexpected and recurrent panic attacks. PD patients present significant psychosocial impairment and a high risk of psychiatric comorbidities and suicide. PD should be treated effectively as soon as the symptoms emerge because the long...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Freire RC,Hallak JE,Crippa JA,Nardi AE

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypertension and obesity are important health challenges that independently increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. There is a lack of randomized controlled trials to clearly inform on preferred drug choices to be adopted in clinical practice for the treatment of obesity-related hypertension (OHT)...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Carnagarin R,Matthews V,Gregory C,Schlaich MP

更新日期：2018-05-01 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:Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has markedly advanced by the advent of biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). However, they require special storage and transportation and remission is observed in ∼ 30%. Tofacitinib inhibits the nonreceptor tyrosine kinase family Janus kinase (JAK),...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Yamaoka K,Tanaka Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Hypertension is a major independent risk factor for kidney disease and for faster renal function loss. Choice of antihypertensive strategies with highest nephroprotective effect is crucial to prevent or reverse progression to end stage renal disease (ESRD). AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:The pres...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Cravedi P,Ruggenenti P,Remuzzi G

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The pharmacotherapeutic management of depression in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is a matter of debate that cannot be decided from the evidence available in the current literature. Therefore, its management essentially relies on the clinical experience of the prescribing clinician rather than on e...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Carta MG,Paribello P,Anastasia A,De Berardis D,Nardi AE,Fornaro M

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Correct education of the patient is one of the most important aspects in the treatment of Tourette's syndrome. Pharmacotherapy is often unsatisfactory and therefore should be limited to those patients who are significantly impaired. Therapy must be individualised and the most troublesome symptom should be targeted fir...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Müller-Vahl KR

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a frequent and severe complication of cirrhosis. Most HCC patients initially present with or progress to advanced stage disease and require systemic treatment. As hypervascularization is a major characteristic of HCC, antiangiogenic drugs have been tested. Areas covered: I...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Raoul JL,Gilabert M,Adhoute X,Edeline J

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following Huggins' original observation of the dependence of the prostate on androgens, testosterone suppression by either orchiectomy or oestrogen compounds (e.g., diethylstilbesterol [DES]) became the standard palliative treatment for advanced prostate cancer. Early studies showed testosterone suppression improved s...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Perez-Marrero R,Tyler RC

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) is the gold standard initial diagnostic intervention for bladder cancer and provides diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic benefit in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). However, TURBT alone is inadequate for optimal management of NMIBC, as patients...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Patel SG,Cohen A,Weiner AB,Steinberg GD

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over the past decade, treatment options for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) have expanded with the addition of abiraterone acetate (AA), enzalutamide, sipuleucel-T, radium-223, docetaxel and cabazitaxel. The optimal sequencing of therapies in the context of efficacy and know...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Zhang T,Zhu J,George DJ,Armstrong AJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis is a severe condition, associated with significant disability as a result of fragility fractures and increased mortality. Oral bisphosphonates effectively reduce the risk of osteoporotic fracture and are generally well tolerated. Unfortunately, patient outcomes are often compromised by suboptimal therapeu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Reginster JY

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00