Tissue factor and factor VIIa as therapeutic targets in disorders of hemostasis
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The role of the tissue factor and the recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) as new therapeutic targets in disorders of hemostasis is discussed. The pharmacological doses of rFVIIa are found to be very effective in treating patients with hemophilia by providing them with hemostasis.
Publication Name: Annual Review of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0066-4219
Year: 2008
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Bacterial and fungal biofilm infections
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The article discusses occurrence, nature, prevalence and the various therapeutic strategies used for the treatment of infections caused by bacterial and fungal biofilms. The biofilm infections are found to lead to increased morbidity and mortality in the patients.
Publication Name: Annual Review of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0066-4219
Year: 2008
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EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors in lung cancer: an evolving story
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The article discusses clinical development and impact of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Publication Name: Annual Review of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0066-4219
Year: 2008
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