abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic pruritus is a common symptom that arises from both dermatologic and non-dermatologic conditions including chronic kidney disease, cholestasis, lymphoma and neuropathy. Over the past decade, research has elucidated many of the receptors, neuropeptides and cytokines involved in itch sensation and tra...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Stull C,Lavery MJ,Yosipovitch G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death, and hypercholesterolemia is a major risk factor. Statins, with simvastatin among the most widely used, have ample evidence demonstrating prevention of cardiovascular events and mortality. Ezetimibe is effective at improving serum lipids in combination with ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gryn SE,Hegele RA

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:EGFR-targeted drugs have been successfully approved in many countries and have demonstrated higher efficacy and lower toxicity than chemotherapy in molecularly defined subgroups of patients. Significant advances in clinical trials and studies focusing on targeted therapies have rapidly developed in Asia. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ke EE,Zhou Q,Wu YL

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of mitiglinide and sitagliptin, alone or in combination, on postprandial excursion and glycemic variability assessed by continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in a single-day treatment setting. METHODS:This was a post hoc analysis of a randomized crossover study comparing the efficacy of...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Baek JH,Jin SM,Kaku K,Jung JA,Kim JR,Ko JW,Kim MJ,Lee SY,Huh WS,Kim JH

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:BRAF inhibition alone has achieved unprecedented efficacy results in patients affected by BRAF-mutated advanced melanoma. Since these findings, it was postulated that dual inhibition of BRAF and other components of the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK MAPK pathway (such as MEK) would be superior to BRAF inhibition as monot...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Richman J,Martin-Liberal J,Diem S,Larkin J

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：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:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) causes substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. The traditional treatment of VTE, with an initial therapy with (low molecular weight) heparin or fondaparinux and a continued treatment with vitamin K antagonists, is effective but has limitations. AREAS COVERED:The current...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Vanassche T,Vandenbriele C,Peerlinck K,Verhamme P

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diabetic foot ulcers, especially when they become infected, are a leading cause of morbidity and may lead to severe consequences, such as amputation. Optimal treatment of these diabetic foot problems usually requires a multidisciplinary approach, typically including wound debridement, pressure off-loading,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Abbas M,Uçkay I,Lipsky BA

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：: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:Convulsive status epilepticus (SE) is one of the most frequent and severe neurological emergencies in both adults and children. A timely administration of appropriate antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can stop seizures early and markedly improve outcome. AREAS COVERED:The main treatment strategies for SE are rev...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Sánchez Fernández I,Loddenkemper T

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Antifungal resistance is an emerging problem that increases morbidity and mortality in immunosuppressed pediatric patients, who suffer from invasive fungal diseases. Optimal pharmacological management is critical for the successful treatment of invasive fungal infections by resistant strains. AREAS COVERE...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Stergiopoulou T,Walsh TJ

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pharmacological treatment plays a major role in the management of advanced, persistent or recurrent uterine leiomyosarcoma (LMS), whereas its usefulness in the adjuvant setting is still debated. A thorough literature search was undertaken using the Pubmed databases. Systematic reviews and controlled trials...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gadducci A,Guerrieri ME

更新日期：2015-02-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Many patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) fail to achieve the desired A1c goal because the antidiabetic medications used do not correct the underlying pathophysiologic abnormalities and monotherapy is not sufficiently potent to reduce the A1c to the 6.5 - 7.0% range. Insulin resistance and islet (...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Triplitt C,Solis-Herrera C,Cersosimo E,Abdul-Ghani M,Defronzo RA

更新日期：2015-01-01 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:Hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is considered as an independent risk factor for surrogate clinical end points like vascular calcification (VC) and bone disease, or hard clinical outcomes like cardiovascular events. Various treatment options are available for phosphate removal or reduction...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Spasovski G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Postprandial hyperglycemia (PPHG) contributes to micro- and macro-vascular complications more than fasting hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Due to the traditional carbohydrate-rich diet, Asians, particularly Indians and Chinese need agents to control the higher risk of uncontrolled ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Joshi SR,Standl E,Tong N,Shah P,Kalra S,Rathod R

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:During the past decade, there have been significant advances in the pharmacotherapies for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). Among the presently available treatment options, anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (anti-VEGF) agents are the most favored agents due to their efficacy and safety....

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Agarwal A,Parriott J,Demirel S,Argo C,Sepah YJ,Do DV,Nguyen QD

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex respiratory disorder, whose medical and socioeconomic burden as one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality is increasing worldwide. COPD pathophysiology includes chronic airway/lung inflammation and progressive airflow limitation. Therefore, ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Pelaia G,Muzzio CC,Vatrella A,Maselli R,Magnoni MS,Rizzi A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Atherosclerosis is frequently caused by clot blockage of the coronary or peripheral arteries, and may lead to myocardial infarction (MI) or peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Despite advancements in management of atherosclerosis, mortality and ischemic rates remain high. Vorapaxar is a protease activated r...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Wang A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Following more than 20 years of Interferon (IFN)-based treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV), the understanding of viral life cycle led to the development of new antiviral drugs directly targeting HCV replication steps. Daclatasvir (DCV) is a potent inhibitor of non-structural NS5A HCV protein with pangeno...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Degasperi E,Aghemo A,Colombo M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This meta-analysis was conducted to analyze and compare the efficacy outcomes associated with the fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system (ITS) and morphine intravenous (IV) patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in the management of postoperative pain. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:This meta-analysis assessed t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Sinatra RS,Viscusi ER,Ding L,Danesi H,Jones JB,Grond S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In non-exacerbation chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with mild lung function impairment, single bronchodilator therapy might be as effective as combined inhaled corticosteroid/bronchodilator therapy, whereas the risk of pneumonia associated with the latter would be practically absent. AREAS CO...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ruxandra U,Antoniu SA,Mihaltan F,Boisteanu D

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Metastatic prostate cancer is an incurable disease that is treated with a variety of hormonal therapies targeting various nodes of the androgen receptor (AR) pathway. Invariably patients develop resistance and become castration resistant. Common treatments for castration-resistant disease include novel hor...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Maughan BL,Antonarakis ES

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic hepatitis C infection is a global disease with 160 million people infected worldwide. Until recently, therapy was characterized by long duration, suboptimal success rates and significant adverse drug reactions. The development of direct-acting antivirals initiated a dramatic change in the treatment...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Stirnimann G

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is mutated in 15% of adenocarcinomas of the lung. In addition, the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is altered in 8% of adenocarcinomas of the lung. Treatment of EGFR mutant and ALK translocation-positive tumors in NSCLC with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) resu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Somasundaram A,Socinski MA,Burns TF

更新日期：2014-12-01 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:Since the recognition of inherited sodium (Na(+)) channel disease, the cardiac Na(+) channel has been extensively studied. Both loss-of-function and gain-of-function mutations of the cardiac Na(+) channel are associated with cardiac arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death. Pathophysiological mechanisms that ma...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： van Hoeijen DA,Blom MT,Tan HL

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hyperphosphataemia is common in chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly in the late stages and is associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism, abnormal bone mineralisation and increased cardiovascular morbidity/mortality. At present, there is a range of phosphate binders designed to keep serum phospha...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Locatelli F,Dimkovic N,Spasovski G

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a lymphoid malignancy with an incidence of 2 - 3/100,000/year. Young adults are most often affected. Due to the development of highly active multi-agent chemotherapy protocols and the optimization of radiotherapy (RT) fields and doses, HL has become one of the malignancies with the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Eichenauer DA,Böll B,Diehl V

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:For more than two decades, lowering levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol has formed the cornerstone of management of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The substantial residual risk of clinical events in patients treated with statin therapy highlights the need to develop more ef...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Nicholls SJ,Pisaniello AD,Kataoka Y,Puri R

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and serious illness that affects up to 14% of women in the first month after childbirth. We present an update on the pharmacologic treatment of PPD, although there continues to be a lack of large, randomized controlled trials (RCTs). AREAS COVERED:A review of the li...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kim DR,Epperson CN,Weiss AR,Wisner KL

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) therapy continues to evolve rapidly. ABT-450 is a novel potent inhibitor of the non-structural 3/4A protease that has been studied in combination with several agents, allowing shorter duration of therapy and interferon-free/ribavirin-free all-oral regimens. Preliminary data from stu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Carrion AF,Gutierrez J,Martin P

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：:New approved options with opioids in the postoperative setting may include new ways of administration, new combinations with other drugs and new opioid drugs. Newly approved devices for administration include sublingual sufentanil dispenser and transdermal iontophoretic fentanyl, with the purpose of almost mimicking t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Raeder J

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Psoriasis is a common immune-mediated disorder that in 70% of cases appears in mild or mild-to-moderate form. Psoriasis is usually treated with topical medications and/or phototherapy with variable efficacy in controlling the disease. AREAS COVERED:For the past three decades, research has been focused on ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Chiricozzi A,Pitocco R,Saraceno R,Nistico SP,Giunta A,Chimenti S

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Migraine is a multifactorial and disabling syndrome often in comorbidity with psychiatric illnesses. Triptans are the first-line treatment in acute attacks and the most effective drugs in various types of migraine. Sumatriptan was the first medication of this group. Thanks to multiple types of formulations that greatl...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Napoletano F,Lionetto L,Martelletti P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00