Benign prostatic hyperplasia: clinical treatment can complicate cataract surgery
International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2010 PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) regarding potential risks of complications in the setting of cataract surgery. AIM: To address recommendations, optimal
Fernando Facio +5 more
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Norepinephrine infusion with and without alpha-adrenergic blockade by phentolamine increases salivary alpha amylase in healthy men [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Mental stress reliably induces increases in salivary alpha amylase (sAA), a suggested surrogate marker for sympathetic nervous system (SNS) reactivity.
Wirtz, Petra H. +6 more
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International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2013 Objective To evaluate the effects of terazosin and tolterodine on ureteral stent discomfort. Materials and Methods Of 163 patients assessed for eligibility, 104 patients were randomly assigned to receive placebo, 2 mg of terazosin twice daily, 2 mg of ...
Ali Tehranchi +3 more
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Efficacy of an Alpha-Blocker for the Treatment of Nonneurogenic Voiding Dysfunction in Women: An 8-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial [PDF]
International Neurourology Journal, 2018 Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor (α1-AR) blocker for the treatment of female voiding dysfunction (FVD) through a pressure-flow study. Methods This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Young-Suk Lee +9 more
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Studies of alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists on sympathetic mydriasis in rabbits [PDF]
, 2003 This study was undertaken to identify the alpha-adrenergic receptor type responsible for sympathetically evoked mydriasis in pentobarbital-anesthetized rabbits.
Yu, Yongxin, Koss, Michael C
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Current perioperative management of pheochromocytomas
Indian Journal of Urology, 2017 Neuroendocrine tumors which have the potential to secrete catecholamines are either associated with sympathetic adrenal (pheochromocytoma) or nonadrenal (paraganglioma) tissue.
Rashmi Ramachandran, Vimi Rewari
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Does the addition of Serenoa repens to tamsulosin improve its therapeutical efficacy in benign prostatic hyperplasia? [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2013 Background/Aim. It has been observed that a large number of patients with low urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH)) has been treated with a combination of tamsulosin (TAM) + Serenoa repens (SR) (TAM + SR).
Argirović Aleksandar +1 more
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Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.Dormant cancer cells can hide in distant organs for years, evading treatment and the immune system. This review highlights how signals from the surrounding tissue and immune environment keep these cells inactive or trigger their reawakening. Understanding these mechanisms may help develop therapies to eliminate or control dormant cells and prevent ...
Kanishka Tiwary +1 more
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"In vitro" study of the mode of action of antidepressants in cell culture models : comparison of the effects of "Hypericum perforatum L." extracts and classical synthetic compounds on the [beta]-adrenergic signal pathway [PDF]
, 2005 The clinical effectiveness of the plant extract of Hypericum perforatum L. in treating mild to moderate depression is well established. The extract shows a more favourable side effect profile than other antidepressant drugs, like tricyclics and selective
Wirz, Adrian
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Co-Crystallization Adducts of Carvedilol with Carboxylic Acids: Design and Characterization
ProceedingsCarvedilol (CARV) belongs to the group of non-selective beta and alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists and is indicated for hypertension and chronic heart failure [...]
Ema-Teodora Nițu +7 more
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