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Robust Q-learning [PDF]

arXiv, 2020
Q-learning is a regression-based approach that is widely used to formalize the development of an optimal dynamic treatment strategy. Finite dimensional working models are typically used to estimate certain nuisance parameters, and misspecification of these working models can result in residual confounding and/or efficiency loss.
arxiv  

Heart failure and obesity: Translational approaches and therapeutic perspectives. A scientific statement of the Heart Failure Association of the ESC

European Journal of Heart Failure, EarlyView.
Abstract Obesity and heart failure (HF) represent two growing pandemics. In the general population, obesity affects one in eight adults and is linked with an increased risk for HF. Obesity is even more common in patients with HF, where it complicates the diagnosis of HF and is linked with worse symptoms and impaired exercise capacity. Over the past few
Gianluigi Savarese, Gabriele G. Schiattarella, Felix Lindberg, Markus S. Anker, Antoni Bayes‐Genis, Magnus Bäck, Frieder Braunschweig, Chiara Bucciarelli‐Ducci, Javed Butler, Antonio Cannata, Federico Capone, Ovidiu Chioncel, Emilia D'Elia, Arantxa González, Gerasimos Filippatos, Nicolas Girerd, Jean‐Sébastien Hulot, Carolyn S.P. Lam, Lars H. Lund, Christoph Maack, Brenda Moura, Mark C. Petrie, Massimo Piepoli, Abdullah Shehab, Mehmet B. Yilmaz, Peter Seferovic, Carlo G. Tocchetti, Giuseppe M.C. Rosano, Marco Metra   +28 more
wiley   +1 more source

Naltrexone Treatment for Methamphetamine Dependence – Service Evaluation Audit

BJPsych Open
Aims There is an emerging evidence base to support the benefit of naltrexone prescription in methamphetamine dependence. This audit assesses prescribing practice and benefit of naltrexone in a specialist NHS drug service based in West London.
Emma Stimson, Owen Bowden-Jones
doaj   +1 more source

Study of Acute Toxicity and Irritant Effect of Nasal Spray Naltrexone Hydrochloride

Разработка и регистрация лекарственных средств, 2021
Introduction. Acute toxicity of naltrexone hydrochloride nasal spray during intragastric administration to mice and local irritant effect on rabbits was studied.
Yu. M. Domnina, V. V. Suslov, S. A. Kedik, D. A. Akhmedova, A. P. Malkova   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of naltrexone and quaternary naltrexone after systemic and intracerebroventricular administration in pigeons [PDF]

Neuropharmacology, 1987
The behavioral effects of naltrexone and quaternary naltrexone were evaluated in two groups of pigeons. One group responded under a fixed-ratio schedule of food reinforcement and was trained to discriminate between 3.2 mg/kg morphine (i.m.) and saline. Drug-appropriate responding occurred in a dose-related manner to morphine, given intramuscularly and ...
France, Charles P., Adams, Jill U., Woods, James H.   +2 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Efficacy of naloxone in reducing hypoxemia and duration of immobility following focal to bilateral tonic–clonic seizures

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Evaluating the efficacy of an opioid antagonist, naloxone (NLX), to reduce the severity of post‐ictal hypoxemia and immobility after focal to bilateral tonic–clonic seizures (FBTCS). Methods ENALEPSY is a double‐blind placebo (PCB)‐controlled trial conducted in patients with focal epilepsy undergoing long‐term video‐EEG monitoring ...
Sylvain Rheims, Fatima Chorfa, Véronique Michel, Edouard Hirsch, Louis Maillard, Luc Valton, Fabrice Bartolomei, Philippe Derambure, Vincent Navarro, Julien Biberon, Arielle Crespel, Anca Nica, Martine Lemesle Martin, Laure Mazzola, Jerome Petit, Vincent Rossero, Sébastien Boulogne, Mathilde Leclercq, Laurent Bezin, Catherine Mercier, Pascal Roy, Philippe Ryvlin, on behalf of the ENALEPSY Study Group, V. Michel, M. De Montaudouin, M. Lemesle Martin, P. Kahane, L. Minotti, L. Vercueil, A. S. Jobst, J. Petit, D. Tourniaire, V. Eid, P. Latour, P. Derambure, W. Szurhaj, S. Rheims, H. Catenoix, N. Andre‐Obadia, J. Isnard, A. Montavont, S. Boulogne, F. Bartolomei, A. Trébuchon, A. Mc Gonigal, S. Aubert, S. Lagarde, A. Crespel, P. Gelisse, B. Mercedes, L. Maillard, L. Tyvaert, J. P. Vignal, V. Navarro, S. Dupont, C. Adam, V. Frazzini, V.‐H. Nguyen‐Michel, M. Damiano, V. Lambrecq, A. Biraben, A. Nica, P. Convers, L. Mazzola, E. Hirsch, M. P. Valenti, J. Scholly, C. Behr, L. Valton, M. Denuelle, J. Curot, J. Biberon   +71 more
wiley   +1 more source

Naltrexone Reverses Ethanol Preference and Protein Kinase C Activation in Drosophila melanogaster

Frontiers in Physiology, 2018
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major health, social and economic problem for which there are few effective treatments. The opiate antagonist naltrexone is currently prescribed clinically with mixed success.
Rajeswari Koyyada, Nilesh Latchooman, Julius Jonaitis, Samir S. Ayoub, Olivia Corcoran, Stefano O. Casalotti   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Research progress on the mechanisms of pain empathy

Ibrain, EarlyView.
This article is related to the graphical research progress of pain empathy, starting with the description of the pain matrix and mirror neurons. Based on the pain matrix and mirror neurons, pain empathy results from the combined action of brain regions such as the anterior cingulate cortex, insula, prefrontal cortex, and amygdala and regulatory ...
Shuangshuang Liu, Siwei Wang, Yan Yan, Bangyong Qin, Qingxiang Mao, Jie Yuan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The frequency of agitation due to inappropriate use of naltrexone in addicts

Advanced Biomedical Research, 2014
Background: There is a high tendency among specialists to treat the addicts with naltrexone; withdrawal symptoms are frequent after taking naltrexone along with opioids.
Sima Siadat, Nastaran Eizadi-Mood, Ali Mohammad Sabzghabaee, Farzad Gheshlaghi, Ahmad Yaraghi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

FIGO guideline on liver disease and pregnancy

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract The number of women entering pregnancy with chronic liver disease is rising. Gestational liver disorders affect 3% of the pregnant population. Both can be associated with significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. European guidance has recently been published to inform management.
Melanie Nana, Virna Medina, Cynthia Maxwell, Ciara McCormick, Gloria Taliani, Ulrich Beuers, Deborah Money, Bo Jacobsson, Anil Kapur, Titus Beyuo, Francisco Ruiloba, Graeme Smith, Lina Bergman, Sharleen O'Reilly, Patrick O'Brien, Mark Hanson, Mary Rosser, Claudio Sosa, Sumaiya Adam, Valerie Guinto, Liona Poon, Fionnuala McAuliffe, Catherine Williamson, on behalf of the FIGO Committee on Impact of Pregnancy on Long‐term Health, FIGO Committee on Infections during Pregnancy and the FIGO Division of Maternal and Newborn Health   +24 more
wiley   +1 more source