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J Med Chem
January 2025
Department of Pharmacokinetics Dynamics & Metabolism, Pfizer Inc., Groton, Connecticut 06340, United States.
assessment of the potential of compounds to affect drug metabolizing enzymes and transporters and perpetrate drug-drug interactions (DDIs) is a common practice in drug research. For the development phase, regulators define an exhaustive list of enzymes and transporters to consider, but DDIs associated with many of these are minor and can be well-managed in the clinic; thus, progression of drug candidates that address unmet medical needs should not be curtailed due to this property. However, some enzymes and transporters are very important in drug disposition, so it is important to avoid/reduce inhibition or induction of these through drug design.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Adaptation of the right ventricle is a key determinant of outcomes in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Despite a compelling rationale to develop targeted therapies for the right ventricle in PAH, no such treatments exist. H-receptor antagonism is a potential myocardial-focused paradigm in heart failure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe use of neuromodulators for cosmetic purposes has a remarkable safety record; nevertheless, unwanted effects can and do sometimes occur when neurotoxins are used for facial rejuvenation, such as neutralizing antibodies and eyelid ptosis. The primary objective of the following roundtable discussion was to review the most commonly reported complications from neurotoxins and summarize considerations for reducing the risk of complications. A roundtable discussion was held by 5 notable experts in their field during a special addition of the Thriving in Diversity webinar series on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Bioeth Inq
January 2025
Institut für Philosophie, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Norbert-Wollheim-Platz 1, 60629, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Scholars usually distinguish between testimonial and hermeneutical epistemic injustice in healthcare. The former arises from negative stereotyping and stigmatization, while the latter occurs when the hermeneutical resources of the dominant community are inadequate for articulating the experience of one's illness. However, the heuristics provided by these two types of epistemic predicaments tend to overlook salient forms of epistemic injustice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Vis Exp
December 2024
Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Ear, Nose, Throat, Head, and Neck Surgery, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine;
Acupuncture Point Embedding Therapy is a comprehensive treatment method that combines modern biomaterials with acupuncture techniques. Acupoint catgut embedding (ACE) not only avoids the adverse reactions associated with Western medicine but also incorporates the benefits of traditional acupuncture, extending the duration of its therapeutic effects. Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a condition known for its challenging treatment and tendency to persist.
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