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Friedman M, Donbrow M, Samuelov Y. Release Rate of Drugs from Ethyl Cellulose Coated Granules Containing Caffeine and Salicylic Acid. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2008. [DOI: 10.3109/03639047909069230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Friedman M, Bayer I, Letko I, Duvdevani R, Zavaro-Levy O, Ron B, Albeck M, Sredni B. Topical treatment for human papillomavirus-associated genital warts in humans with the novel tellurium immunomodulator AS101: assessment of its safety and efficacy. Br J Dermatol 2008; 160:403-8. [PMID: 18808418 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08853.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Various methods are currently used for the treatment of anogenital warts. However, a complete cure is unlikely, and the rate of recurrence is high. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this open-label, multicentre trial was to evaluate the safety and clinical efficacy of a new treatment using the immunomodulator ammonium trichloro (dioxoethylene-O,O') tellurate (AS101; Biomas Ltd, Kefar Saba, Israel) 15% w/w cream to clear vulval/perianal condylomata acuminata. METHODS Study participants comprised 48 women and 26 men, age range 18-62 years. Of the 48 woman, 44 were diagnosed with vulval condylomata and four with perianal condylomata. All 26 men were diagnosed with perianal condylomata. All the patients in the study received AS101 15% w/w cream twice a day. Maximal treatment duration was 16 weeks. To evaluate the safety and clinical efficacy, patients were examined and lesional areas photographed on a biweekly basis. RESULTS By the end of the treatment, 56 of 74 (76%) patients were considered completely cleared. Complete cure was achieved in 35 of 44 (80%) patients with vulval condylomata and in 21 of 30 (70%) patients with perianal condylomata. No scarring of treated areas was observed. Complete cure was achieved within a time range of 10-109 days. The most frequent side-effects observed were mild-to-moderate itching, soreness, burning and erythema. In post-treatment follow up of up to 6 months, disease recurrence was observed in two patients (4%), at 105 and 144 days following completion of treatment. CONCLUSIONS AS101 15% w/w cream is an effective and safe, self-administered therapy used for the treatment of external vulval and perianal warts. The cream is applied topically twice daily for up to 16 weeks. A very low recurrence rate was reported.
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Friedman M, Bednář V, Klimeš J, Smola J, Mrlík V, Literák I. Lawsonia intracellularisin rodents from pig farms with the occurrence of porcine proliferative enteropathy. Lett Appl Microbiol 2008; 47:117-21. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1472-765x.2008.02394.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ellis SG, O'Shaughnessy CD, Martin SL, Kent K, McGarry T, Turco MA, Kereiakes DJ, Popma JJ, Friedman M, Koglin J, Stone GW. Two-year clinical outcomes after paclitaxel-eluting stent or brachytherapy treatment for bare metal stent restenosis: the TAXUS V ISR trial. Eur Heart J 2008; 29:1625-34. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehn231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Nordberg E, Orlova A, Friedman M, Tolmachev V, Ståhl S, Nilsson FY, Glimelius B, Carlsson J. In vivo and in vitro uptake of 111In, delivered with the affibody molecule (ZEGFR:955)2, in EGFR expressing tumour cells. Oncol Rep 2008; 19:853-7. [PMID: 18357367 DOI: 10.3892/or.19.4.853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The epidermal growth factor receptor, EGFR, is overexpressed in many carcinomas. Targeting this receptor with radionuclides is important for imaging and therapy applications in nuclear medicine. We investigated the in vitro and in vivo properties of a new high affinity EGFR binding affibody molecule, (ZEGFR:955)2, when conjugated with CHX-A''-DTPA and labelled with 111In. The binding time patterns and retention studies were performed using cultured squamous carcinoma A431 cells that overexpress EGFR. In the in vivo studies, female BALB/c nu/nu mice carrying tumours from xenografted A431 cells were used. The in vitro studies showed EGFR specific binding, high uptake and good retention of 111In when delivered as [111In](ZEGFR:955)2. The retention after 72 h of incubation was 38.0+/-1.15% of the initial level. The biodistribution study showed a tumour specific 111In uptake of 3.8+/-1.4% of injected dose per gram tumour tissue 4 h post-injection. The tumour to blood ratio was 9.1 and the tumours could easily be visualized with a gamma camera at this time-point. 111In delivered with [111In](ZEGFR:955)2 gave an EGFR specific uptake and the results indicated that the (ZEGFR:955)2 affibody molecule is a candidate for radionuclide-based tumour imaging. Potential therapy applications are discussed.
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Kandel A, Friedman M. Defuzzification using most typical values. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SYSTEMS, MAN, AND CYBERNETICS. PART B, CYBERNETICS : A PUBLICATION OF THE IEEE SYSTEMS, MAN, AND CYBERNETICS SOCIETY 2008; 28:901-6. [PMID: 18256011 DOI: 10.1109/3477.735402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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A new approach for the defuzzification process, based on the Most Typical Value (MTV) concept, is being introduced and investigated. It assumes that the single decision, based on the output fuzzy subset, should represent a typical value of this set, rather than a numerical "central tendency" of its elements. The MTV defuzzification method is compared with previous defuzzification procedures and its applicability is illustrated.
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Ramot D, Milo R, Friedman M, Kandel A. On fuzzy correlations. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SYSTEMS, MAN, AND CYBERNETICS. PART B, CYBERNETICS : A PUBLICATION OF THE IEEE SYSTEMS, MAN, AND CYBERNETICS SOCIETY 2008; 31:381-90. [PMID: 18244801 DOI: 10.1109/3477.931523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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A general framework for dealing with numerical measurements in an approximate, uncertain, or fuzzy environment is presented. A fuzzy measurement is defined. It possesses several unique properties, which arise from its physical nature and distinguish it from concepts such as the fuzzy number. These properties, which include the fuzzy correlation term and the fuzzy Equality relation, follow directly from physical considerations. The introduction of the fuzzy correlation term provides a mathematical tool for representing any correlation relations, which may exist between different fuzzy measurements. The main function of the fuzzy correlation term is to eliminate, or filter out, measurement values that are unlikely, given other fuzzy measurements. Thus, using the fuzzy correlation term, the range of possible measurement values is limited by physical realities. The information represented by the fuzzy correlation term is shown to be of great value in providing a wider picture of reality than it is possible to obtain by simply considering individual fuzzy measurements. Arithmetic operations on fuzzy measurements and functions of fuzzy measurements are also discussed, leading to the derivation of the fuzzy Riemann integral and its applications.
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Friedman M, Nordberg E, Höidén-Guthenberg I, Brismar H, Adams GP, Nilsson FY, Carlsson J, Ståhl S. Phage display selection of Affibody molecules with specific binding to the extracellular domain of the epidermal growth factor receptor. Protein Eng Des Sel 2007; 20:189-99. [PMID: 17452435 DOI: 10.1093/protein/gzm011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Affibody molecules specific for the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) have been selected by phage display technology from a combinatorial protein library based on the 58-residue, protein A-derived Z domain. EGFR is overexpressed in various malignancies and is frequently associated with poor patient prognosis, and the information provided by targeting this receptor could facilitate both patient diagnostics and treatment. Three selected Affibody variants were shown to selectively bind to the extracellular domain of EGFR (EGFR-ECD). Kinetic biosensor analysis revealed that the three monomeric Affibody molecules bound with similar affinity, ranging from 130 to 185 nM. Head-to-tail dimers of the Affibody molecules were compared for their binding to recombinant EGFR-ECD in biosensor analysis and in human epithelial cancer A431 cells. Although the dimeric Affibody variants were found to bind in a range of 25-50 nM affinities in biosensor analysis, they were found to be low nanomolar binders in the cellular assays. Competition assays using radiolabeled Affibody dimers confirmed specific EGFR-binding and demonstrated that the three Affibody molecules competed for the same epitope. Immunofluorescence microscopy demonstrated that the selected Affibody dimers were initially binding to EGFR at the cell surface of A431, and confocal microscopy analysis showed that the Affibody dimers could thereafter be internalized. The potential use of the described Affibody molecules as targeting agents for radionuclide based imaging applications in various carcinomas is discussed.
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Wall JS, Friedman M, Krull LH, Cavins JF, Beckwith AC. Chemical modification of wheat gluten proteins and related model systems. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.1002/polc.5070240116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Magnusson MK, Henning P, Myhre S, Wikman M, Uil TG, Friedman M, Andersson KME, Hong SS, Hoeben RC, Habib NA, Ståhl S, Boulanger P, Lindholm L. Adenovirus 5 vector genetically re-targeted by an Affibody molecule with specificity for tumor antigen HER2/neu. Cancer Gene Ther 2007; 14:468-79. [PMID: 17273181 DOI: 10.1038/sj.cgt.7701027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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In order to use adenovirus (Ad) type 5 (Ad5) for cancer gene therapy, Ad needs to be de-targeted from its native receptors and re-targeted to a tumor antigen. A limiting factor for this has been to find a ligand that (i) binds a relevant target, (ii) is able to fold correctly in the reducing environment of the cytoplasm and (iii) when incorporated at an optimal position on the virion results in a virus with a low physical particle to plaque-forming units ratio to diminish the viral load to be administered to a future patient. Here, we present a solution to these problems by producing a genetically re-targeted Ad with a tandem repeat of the HER2/neu reactive Affibody molecule (ZH) in the HI-loop of a Coxsackie B virus and Ad receptor (CAR) binding ablated fiber genetically modified to contain sequences for flexible linkers between the ZH and the knob sequences. ZH is an Affibody molecule specific for the extracellular domain of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2/neu) that is overexpressed in inter alia breast and ovarian carcinomas. The virus presented here exhibits near wild-type growth characteristics, infects cells via HER2/neu instead of CAR and represents an important step toward the development of genetically re-targeted adenoviruses with clinical relevance.
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Menzin J, Brown J, Guadagno L, Friedman M, Kitch B, Marton J, Best C, Boulanger L, Xuan J. CARE-SEEKING BEHAVIOR AMONG SUBJECTS WITH EARLY CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE IDENTIFIED THROUGH A COMMUNITY SPIROMETRY SCREENING PROGRAM: FINDINGS FROM THE RESPIRATORY HEALTH PROMOTION STUDY (RHPS). Chest 2006. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.130.4_meetingabstracts.170s-a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Chico Galdo V, Massart C, Jin L, Vanvooren V, Caillet-Fauquet P, Andry G, Lothaire P, Dequanter D, Friedman M, Van Sande J. Acrylamide, an in vivo thyroid carcinogenic agent, induces DNA damage in rat thyroid cell lines and primary cultures. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2006; 257-258:6-14. [PMID: 16859826 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2006.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2006] [Revised: 06/02/2006] [Accepted: 06/06/2006] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chronic treatment of rats with acrylamide induces various tumors among which thyroid tumors are the most frequent. The aim of the present study was to develop an in vitro model of acrylamide action on thyroid cells to allow the investigation of the mechanism of this tumorigenic action. The first part of the study considered as targets, characteristics of thyroid metabolism, which could explain the thyroid specificity of acrylamide action: the cAMP mitogenic effect and the important H2O2 generation by thyroid cells. However, acrylamide did not modulate H2O2 or cAMP generation in the thyroid cell models studied. No effect on thyroid cell proliferation was observed in the rat thyroid cell line FRTL5. On the other hand, as shown by the comet assay, acrylamide induced DNA damage, as the positive control H2O2 in the PC Cl3 and FRTL5 rat thyroid cell lines, as well as in thyroid cell primary cultures. The absence of effect of acrylamide on H2AX histone phosphorylation suggests that this effect does not reflect the induction of DNA double strand breaks. DNA damage leads to the generation of mutations. It is proposed that such mutations could play a role in the carcinogenic effect of acrylamide. The mechanism of this effect can now be studied in this in vitro model.
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Mannino DM, Mott J, Ferdinands JM, Camargo CA, Friedman M, Greves HM, Redd SC. Boys with high body masses have an increased risk of developing asthma: findings from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY). Int J Obes (Lond) 2006; 30:6-13. [PMID: 16344843 DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0803145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 142] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the relation between body mass index and the development of asthma in children. DESIGN Prospective study of 4393 asthma-free children followed for up to 14 years. SETTING Children of participants in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. METHODS Analysis was limited to children who were followed from birth and were asthma-free during the first 24 months of life. The outcome was the development of asthma during follow-up (incident asthma). Body mass index (BMI) was our main predictor of interest. Survival analyses, using time to development of asthma as the main endpoint, were stratified by sex and controlled for race/ethnicity, poverty status, and prenatal maternal smoking. RESULTS Asthma developed in 218 (5.0 %) children during the follow-up period. The relation between BMI and incident asthma varied by sex. A BMI > or =85th percentile at age 2-3 years was a risk factor for subsequent asthma development in boys (hazard ratio (HR) 1.6 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.1, 2.4) but not girls (HR 0.8, 95% CI 0.5, 1.4). Similarly, boys with BMIs always > or =85th percentile were at increased risk for subsequent asthma development (HR 2.4, 95% CI 1.4, 4.4) but not girls (HR 1.5, 95% CI 0.7, 2.9). CONCLUSION Boys with high body masses may be at an increased risk for developing asthma.
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Friedman M, Selzer A, Rosenblum H, McLean P, Picard W. THE RENAL BLOOD FLOW IN COARCTATION OF THE AORTA. J Clin Invest 2006; 20:107-11. [PMID: 16694815 PMCID: PMC435038 DOI: 10.1172/jci101202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Gunn CG, Friedman M, Byers SO. EFFECT OF CHRONIC HYPOTHALAMIC STIMULATION UPON CHOLESTEROL-INDUCED ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN THE RABBIT. J Clin Invest 2006; 39:1963-72. [PMID: 16695843 PMCID: PMC441922 DOI: 10.1172/jci104221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Friedman M, Selzer A, Kreutzmann H, Sampson JJ, Blakeslee P. THE CHANGES IN THE BLOOD PRESSURE AND IN THE RENAL BLOOD FLOW AND GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE OF HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS FOLLOWING UNILATERAL NEPHRECTOMY. J Clin Invest 2006; 21:19-24. [PMID: 16694886 PMCID: PMC435112 DOI: 10.1172/jci101274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Friedman M, Bine R. A STUDY OF THE RATE OF DISAPPEARANCE OF A DIGITALIS GLYCOSIDE (LANATOSIDE C.) FROM THE BLOOD OF MAN. J Clin Invest 2006; 28:32-4. [PMID: 16695656 PMCID: PMC439571 DOI: 10.1172/jci102049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Altman H, Steinberg D, Porat Y, Mor A, Fridman D, Friedman M, Bachrach G. In vitro assessment of antimicrobial peptides as potential agents against several oral bacteria. J Antimicrob Chemother 2006; 58:198-201. [PMID: 16687459 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkl181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Antimicrobial peptides are components of the innate immunity that play an important role in systemic and oral health. OBJECTIVES The antibacterial activity of the amphibian-derived K4 -S4(1-15)a antimicrobial peptide was tested against oral pathogens associated with caries and periodontitis and compared with the activities of the human-derived antimicrobial peptides LL-37 and dhvar4a. METHODS Growth inhibition of planktonic bacteria was tested using standard microdilution assays. Live/Dead staining followed by confocal scanning laser microscopy (CSLM) was used to determine the bactericidal effect of K4 -S4(1-15)a on Streptococcus mutans attached to a glass surface or grown as biofilm. RESULTS The cariogenic species S. mutans, Streptococcus sobrinus, Lactobacillus paracasei and Actinomyces viscosus were resistant to LL-37 found in the oral cavity. Porphyromonas gingivalis was the species most resistant to the three tested peptides. K4 -S4(1-15)a demonstrated the highest activity against the tested planktonic bacteria. In addition, K4 -S4(1-15)a was bactericidal to surface-attached S. mutans as well as to S. mutans biofilms grown in vitro. However, surface attachment increased S. mutans resistance to the antimicrobial peptide. CONCLUSIONS Our results support growing evidence suggesting the use of antimicrobial peptides for prevention and treatment of oral disease.
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Boulanger L, Kim J, Friedman M, Hauch O, Foster T, Menzin J. Patterns of use of antithrombotic therapy and quality of anticoagulation among patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation in clinical practice. Int J Clin Pract 2006; 60:258-64. [PMID: 16494639 DOI: 10.1111/j.1368-5031.2006.00790.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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We conducted a retrospective cohort study of thromboprophylaxis rates and the quality of anticoagulation control among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) using a large, geographically diverse database of electronic medical records. The study population consisted of 13,709 AF patients treated in US outpatient physician practices. Approximately two-thirds were prescribed warfarin alone or in combination with another drug. Older patients, males, and those with congestive heart failure (CHF) or prior stroke were more likely to receive antithrombotic therapy. Among 6454 patients treated with warfarin who had at least two valid prothrombin time/international normalised ratio test results, approximately half of study days were spent in target range. Female sex, CHF and residence in the Northeast were associated with more time out of range. Our study confirms that, in routine medical practice, warfarin is not prescribed for substantial numbers of eligible patients, and anticoagulation control with warfarin is suboptimal for many of those at risk for thromboembolism.
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Parada N, Urdaneta-Jaimes J, Pollman M, Lasky J, Friedman M, Hoyle G. IL-16 C-terminal peptide expression in vivo decreases inflammation, IL-4, and mucus production in a murine model of asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2004.12.197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Friedman M, Ovsyshcher IE, Fleidervish I, Crystal E, Rabinovitch A. Stimulation of unidirectional pulses in excitable systems. PHYSICAL REVIEW. E, STATISTICAL, NONLINEAR, AND SOFT MATTER PHYSICS 2004; 70:041903. [PMID: 15600431 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.70.041903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2004] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Using a judicious spatial shape of input current pulses (and electrodes), responses of an excitable system (FitzHugh-Nagumo) appear as unidirectional pulses (UDP's) instead of bidirectional ones (in one dimension) or circular ones (in two dimensions). The importance of the UDP's for a possible mechanism for pinpointing the reentry cycle position and for a possible use in tachycardia suppression is discussed.
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Menzin J, Lang K, Elliott WJ, Boulanger L, Arocho R, Tran MH, Friedman M. Adherence to Calcium Channel Blocker Therapy in Older Adults: A Comparison of Amlodipine and Felodipine. J Int Med Res 2004; 32:233-9. [PMID: 15174215 DOI: 10.1177/147323000403200301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The efficacy of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers for treating hypertension appears to be similar, but a variety of factors, including patient characteristics, tolerability and pharmacokinetic properties, may influence treatment adherence and outcome. We aimed to evaluate treatment adherence in clinical practice among older hypertensive adults (50+ years) prescribed amlodipine or felodipine for the first time as part of the California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) program. We used a retrospective, matched, cohort-analysis design. Over 1 year, patients prescribed amlodipine were 21% less likely to discontinue study treatment than those prescribed felodipine. Discontinuation tended to occur early, with 20% and 30% of amlodipine and felodipine patients, respectively, discontinuing treatment after one prescription. A non-significant difference in favour of amlodipine was demonstrated for anti-anginal medication use among patients taking these drugs at baseline. This study suggests that use of amlodipine may be associated with improved adherence, compared with felodipine, among older out-patients in the Medi-Cal program.
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Byers SO, Friedman M. Effect of various bile acids on the hypercholesteremia following biliary obstruction in the rat. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 168:138-9. [PMID: 14903120 DOI: 10.1152/ajplegacy.1951.168.1.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Friedman M. Midline palatoplasty: a modified technique for patients without tonsils. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2003. [DOI: 10.1016/s0194-5998(03)00891-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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