Quantitative Kinetic Models from Intravital Microcopy: A Case Study Using Hepatic Transport [PDF]
The liver performs critical physiological functions, including metabolizing and removing substances, such as toxins and drugs, from the bloodstream. Hepatotoxicity itself is intimately linked to abnormal hepatic transport and hepatotoxicity remains the primary reason drugs in development fail and approved drugs are withdrawn from the market.
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Nevirapine- and efavirenz-associated hepatotoxicity under programmatic conditions in Kenya and Mozambique. [PDF]
To describe the frequency, risk factors, and clinical signs and symptoms associated with hepatotoxicity (HT) in patients on nevirapine- or efavirenz-based antiretroviral therapy (ART), we conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of patients attending ...
Biot, M+6 more
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Drug Hepatotoxicity: Environmental Factors [PDF]
Drug-induced liver injury presents as various forms of acute and chronic liver disease. There is wide geographic variation in the most commonly implicated agents.
Chalasani, Naga P., Stine, Jonathan G.
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Hepatotoxicity of botanicals [PDF]
AbstractObjectiveHepatic impairment resulting from the use of conventional drugs is widely acknowledged, but there is less awareness of the potential hepatotoxicity of herbal preparations and other botanicals, many of which are believed to be harmless and are commonly used for self-medication without supervision. The aim of this paper is to examine the
Felix Stickel+2 more
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Toosendanin (TSN) is a triterpenoid from the fruit or bark of Melia toosendan Sieb et Zucc, which has clear antitumor and insecticidal activities, but it possesses limiting hepatotoxicity in clinical application.
Li Luo+7 more
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A four-month gatifloxacin-containing regimen for treating tuberculosis. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Shortening the course of treatment for tuberculosis would be a major improvement for case management and disease control. This phase 3 trial assessed the efficacy and safety of a 4-month gatifloxacin-containing regimen for treating rifampin ...
Amukoye, Evans+19 more
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Dangerous dietary supplements: Garcinia cambogia-associated hepatic failure requiring transplantation. [PDF]
Commercial dietary supplements are marketed as a panacea for the morbidly obese seeking sustainable weight-loss. Unfortunately, many claims cited by supplements are unsupported and inadequately regulated.
Bodzin, Adam S+4 more
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Comment on "Water sources and kidney function: investigating chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in a prospective study", by P. Vlahos et al [PDF]
Vlahos et al., Ref. 1, NPJ Clean water. 4, 50 (2021) have reported the presence of pesticide contamination above safe levels in a "single time-point analysis" of well water in a region in Sri Lanka where chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is endemic. They conclude "that agrochemical use in paddy and other agricultural practices ...
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Gebremedhin Gebremicael, Habteyes Hailu Tola, Atsbeha Gebreegziaxier, Desta Kassa HIV and TB Diseases Research Directorate, Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), Addis Ababa, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Gebremedhin GebremicaelEthiopian Public Health ...
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Nevirapine-associated early hepatotoxicity: incidence, risk factors, and associated mortality in a primary care ART programme in South Africa. [PDF]
The majority of antiretroviral treatment programmes in sub-Saharan Africa are scaling up antiretroviral treatment using a fixed dose first-line antiretroviral regimen containing stavudine, lamivudine, and nevirapine.
Kathryn M Chu+5 more
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