In this paper we consider tree-level scattering in the minimal N = 4 topological string and show that a large class of N -point functions can be recast in terms of corresponding amplitudes in the (1, k) minimal bosonic string. This suggests a non-trivial relation between the minimal N = 4 topological strings, the (1, k) minimal bosonic strings and their corresponding ADE matrix models. This rel...

In a cohort of 128 human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients, we found that patients' knowledge of antiretroviral dosing was suboptimal at regimen initiation but improved with time. Poor medication knowledge 8 weeks after regimen initiation was associated with lower adherence and with a lower level of literacy in a multivariate model (P=.03). Because knowledge deficits are common after ant...

There is no established chemotherapy regimen in metastatic primary urethral cancer (mPUC). The efficacy of a cisplatin (CDDP)-based regimen has been reported, however, when the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) occurs, the chemotherapy regimen should be changed to another platinum compound. In this report, we describe a 66-year-old woman who was diagnosed as mP...

BACKGROUND Paclitaxel and carboplatin given every 3 weeks is standard treatment for advanced ovarian carcinoma. Attempts to improve patient survival by including other drugs have yielded disappointing results. We compared a conventional regimen of paclitaxel and carboplatin with a dose-dense weekly regimen in women with advanced ovarian cancer. METHODS Patients with stage II to IV epithelial ...

We have previously reported the therapeutic efficacy of mitiglinide combined with once daily insulin glargine (mitiglinide regimen) after switching from multiple daily insulin regimen of aspart insulin and glargine (intensive insulin regimen) in inpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in two consecutive days. In the present study, we followed up 9 of the 15 responsive patients with these novel...

Introduction: Adherence to the treatment regimen is among the key principles in chronic diseases, like thalassemia. The difficult treatment of these patients and the significant biopsychosocial changes that occur during adolescence may lead to numerous psychosocial changes. Such issuesmay affect their adherence to the treatment regimen. Objective: The current study aimedto deter...

BACKGROUND Antiretroviral therapy markedly reduced mortality in HIV-infected individuals. However, in the previous studies, up to 50% of patients are compelled to modify their regimen in middle and low-income countries where salvage drug is still limited. This cohort study aimed to investigate the incidence and predictors of regimen modification from the first-line antiretroviral regimen in nor...