A multifactorial anti-cachectic approach for cancer cachexia in a rat model undergoing chemotherapy [PDF]
Background: The effectiveness of drugs aimed at counteracting cancer cachexia is generally tested in pre-clinical rodent models, where only the tumour-induced alterations are taken into account, excluding the co-presence of anti-tumour molecules that ...
Argilés Huguet, Josep Ma. +8 more
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Inhaler Competence and Patient Satisfaction with Easyhaler: Results of Two Real-Life Multicentre Studies in Asthma and COPD. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate patients' inhaler competence and satisfaction with the Easyhaler(R) dry powder inhaler. DESIGN: Two open, uncontrolled, non-randomised studies.
Gabriella Gálffy +6 more
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Background The advent of single‐inhaler triple therapies (SITTs), including fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol (FF/UMEC/VI) and beclomethasone dipropionate/formoterol fumarate/glycopyrronium bromide (BDP/FOR/GLY), has expanded treatment options for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Baiquan Zhang +3 more
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The effect of aclidinium bromide on daily respiratory symptoms of COPD, measured using the Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms in COPD (E-RS: COPD) diary: pooled analysis of two 6-month Phase III studies. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Reducing the severity of respiratory symptoms is a key goal in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We evaluated the effect of aclidinium bromide 400 μg twice daily (BID) on respiratory symptoms, assessed using the ...
AD D’Urzo +19 more
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Abstract Cognitive impairment affects around 19% of community‐dwelling older adults in the United States. Pharmacists can play a significant role in identifying and deprescribing cognitive‐impairing medications through cognitive‐focused medication reviews or as part of comprehensive medication management.
Jacob Stanton +4 more
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Stopping long-acting beta2-agonists (LABA) for children with asthma well controlled on LABA and inhaled corticosteroids. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Asthma is the most common chronic medical condition among children and is one of the most common causes of hospitalisation and medical visits.
Aalbers +59 more
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Two cases of respiratory infection due to Pasteurella multocida: Acute and chronic form
We present two cases of respiratory infection caused by P. multocida, effectively managed with penicillin antibiotics, illustrating both chronic and acute courses. These cases indicate the importance of considering P. multocida in respiratory infections, given the patients' history of pet ownership and the nonspecific imaging findings and symptoms ...
Hironoshin Onizuka +4 more
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Objective: This study was aimed to compare the efficacy between long-acting beta 2-agonists and leukotriene receptor antagonists as add-on therapy to inhaled corticosteroids in moderate persistent asthma.
Sasikala Kumaravel +2 more
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Relationship Between Prior Inhaled Corticosteroid Use and Benefits of Budesonide/Glycopyrrolate/Formoterol Fumarate on Exacerbation Risk in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Analysis from the ETHOS Study [PDF]
Diksha Singh +5 more
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A pulmonary pseudo‐aneurysm can present with moderate to massive haemoptysis. Potential causes include trauma, infection, cancer, or iatrogenic causes such as (chemo)radiotherapy. The gold standard for diagnosis is a CTA of the chest with contrast in pulmonary circulation, and endovascular embolization is an effective treatment in most cases.
Gerdinique (G. C.) Maessen +4 more
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