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Astemizole, an inhibitor of ether-à-go-go-1 potassium channel, increases the activity of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor gefitinib in breast cancer cells

Rev. invest. clín; 71 (3), 2019
Abstract Background Expression and activity of the potassium channel ether-à-go-go-1 (EAG1) are strongly related to carcinogenesis and tumor progression, which can be exploited for therapeutic purposes. EAG1 activity may be reduced by preventing its phosphorylation with epidermal growth factor receptor...

Cognitive functions in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

ABSTRACT Objective There is controversy regarding cognitive function in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). This study is aimed at the assessment of cognitive functions in children with CAH, and their relation to hydrocortisone (HC) therapy and testosterone levels. Subjects and methods ...

Parte IV. Terapia antimicrobiana en pacientes con cáncer y receptores de trasplante de precursores hematopoyéticos

Rev. chil. infectol; 36 (2), 2019
Resumen Este documento incluye los recursos terapéuticos antiinfecciosos necesarios para pacientes inmunocomprometidos por terapia de cáncer o receptores de trasplante de precursores hematopoyéticos (TPH). Se aborda la terapia indicada para pacientes con las situaciones clínicas prevalentes en esta p...

Vegetative chronic genital herpes with satisfactory response to imiquimod

An. bras. dermatol; 94 (2), 2019
Abstract Vegetative chronic genital herpes is an atypical presentation of herpes simplex 2 that it is usually seen in patients coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus. Clinically, it is characterized by extensive ulcers that evolve to chronification and hypertrophic pseudotumor forms. Antiviral drug...

Cannabidiol presents an inverted U-shaped dose-response curve in a simulated public speaking test

Rev. bras. psiquiatr; 41 (1), 2019
Objective: Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the non-psychotomimetic compounds of Cannabis sativa, causes anxiolytic-like effects in animals, with typical bell-shaped dose-response curves. No study, however, has investigated whether increasing doses of this drug would also cause similar curves in humans. The obj...

Pacientes elegibles para las nuevas terapias de la insuficiencia cardíaca en un policlínico especializado

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (3), 2019
Background: Pharmacological treatment improves survival in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. The use of sacubutril/valsartan and ivabradine has been recently approved and incorporated in the latest guidelines. Aim: To identify candidates eligible for these therapies among patie...

Concentrations of rifampicin in pre-dose samples in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

Braz. j. infect. dis; 23 (2), 2019
ABSTRACT Rifampicin is used in both phases of treatment for tuberculosis. In chronic use, the short half-life and the self-induction of metabolism can decrease the levels of the drug below the minimal inhibitory concentration. The aim of the study was to investigate whether plasma concentrations of rifam...

Effect of different doses of synthetic parathyroid hormone (1-34) on bone around implants: a preclinical rat model

Braz. dent. j; 30 (1), 2019
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a lower dose of parathyroid hormone- PTH (1-34) on osteogenic potential of bone healing around titanium implants inserted into the tibia of rats. A blind parallel study was conducted in 45 adult male Wistar rats. Each rat received one titanium ...

Effects of low molecular weight heparin on alveolar bone loss in wistar rats

Braz. dent. j; 30 (1), 2019
Abstract This study aimed to assess the effects of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) on alveolar bone loss (ABL), blood count, and counting of megakaryocytes and adipocytes in male Wistar rats. Forty male 60-day Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: Control (C), Periodontal Disease (PD), ...

Effects of repeated exposure to different concentrations of sevoflurane on the neonatal mouse hippocampus

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 69 (1), 2019
Abstract Background and objectives: Developing brain is more vulnerable to environmental risk than is the developed brain. We evaluated the effects of repeated exposure to different concentrations of sevoflurane on the neonatal mouse hippocampus using stereological methods. Methods: Eighteen neonatal m...