Eletriptan: pharmacological differences and clinical results.

abstract：:Elevated serum cholesterol level is a key risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Cerivastatin is a highly effective lipid-lowering agent currently licensed at doses of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4 mg. This was a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, parallel-group study comparing the efficacy and safety of ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Ose L,Luurila O,Eriksson J,Olsson A,Lithell H,Widgren B

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nausea with or without vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) is the most common medical condition in pregnancy. NVP, even with mild symptoms, is associated with costs to society, patients, and the health care system. OBJECTIVE:The main objective of this study was to estimate the total direct and indirect costs per wo...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Piwko C,Ungar WJ,Einarson TR,Wolpin J,Koren G

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized four-way crossover study was carried out in 12 healthy volunteers to investigate the pharmacokinetics of a new oral combination of frusemide (40 mg) and amiloride (5 mg), formulated as a single tablet. The experimental design of this bioequivalence study used commercially-available 40 mg frusemide tablets...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Brooks SG,Christie RB,Roche J,Fairhead AP,Muirhead D,Townsend HA,Shaw HL

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quetiapine fumarate is a novel dibenzothiazepine antipsychotic developed by Zeneca. It is marketed under the trade name 'Seroquel'. Quetiapine is well tolerated and clinically effective in the treatment of schizophrenia. The initial hope of investigators was that quetiapine would have antipsychotic potential and that ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Green B

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Critical thinking is crucially important in both research and practice. This article demonstrates that a lack of critical thinking in two meta-analyses resulted in a conclusion that contradicts another meta-analysis and popular opinions. Kahwati et al. and Zhao et al. drew a conclusion that "Vitamin D supplementation ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Fan H,Xiao J

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The CCP signature test (Prolaris) quantifies a patient's risk of disease progression and prostate cancer specific mortality using a gene-expression-based cell cycle progression (CCP) score. This study evaluated the potential clinical utility of the CCP test in a US-based clinical setting. METHODS:Urologists ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Shore N,Concepcion R,Saltzstein D,Lucia MS,van Breda A,Welbourn W,Lewine N,Gustavsen G,Pothier K,Brawer MK

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The best management of patients with femoropopliteal and infrapopliteal artery occlusion disease is not clear. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of drug-coated balloons (DCBs) and drug-eluting stents (DESs) with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) in patients with femoropopliteal or infrapoplit...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Chen X,Li J,Zheng C,He Y,Jia J,Wang X,Li D,Shang T,Li M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective To assess the efficacy of a mixed intervention, educational, and reminder calendar of the intake, as a strategy to improve therapeutic adherence with dabigatran in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Methods This was a prospective, longitudinal, multi-center study, carried out in 110 speci...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Márquez-Contreras E,Martell-Claros N,Márquez-Rivero S,Hermida-Campa E,Gracia-Diez C,Sanchez-López E,Gil-Guillén V,Compliance and Inertia Working Group, Spanish Society of Hypertension (SEH-LELHA).

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the relative efficacy and safety of extended-release tramadol HCl 75 mg/acetaminophen 650 mg (TA-ER) and immediate-release tramadol HCl 37.5 mg/acetaminophen 325 mg (TA-IR) for the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain following total knee replacement. METHODS:This phase III, double-blind, p...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Park YB,Ha CW,Cho SD,Lee MC,Lee JH,Seo SS,Kang SB,Kyung HS,Choi CH,Chang N,Rhim HY,Bin SI

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous polidocanol injection (PPI) in treatment of predominantly cystic thyroid nodules. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This prospective study included 111 patients with 122 benign predominantly cystic thyroid nodules inducing pressure symptoms or cosmetic problems. The no...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Gong X,Zhou Q,Chen S,Wang F,Wu W,Chen X

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and twenty healthy volunteers were recruited for a study to evaluate the reactogenicity and serological response of differing doses of the 1986/87 World Health Organization-recommended influenza viral strains. Each vaccine was prepared by Institut Merieux and contained A/Mississippi/1/85, A/Chile/1/83 and ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Ward AE,Harcus AW,Bryett KA,Moore RA

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The therapeutic efficacy of 100 mg spironolactone once daily in patients with congestive heart failure was evaluated in a multi-centre study in general practice. One hundred and fifteen patients were admitted to the study. Clinical and haemotological assessments were made at entry and at regular intervals throughout t...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Smith AG

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind, placebo-controlled study was carried out in 231 adult patients suffering from acute diffuse pharyngitis or acute tonsillitis with fever and dysphagia to assess the effectiveness of niflumic acid combined with standard antibiotic therapy in relieving pain and inflammation. Patients were allocated at ran...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Sauvage JP,Ditisheim A,Bessede JP,David N

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Benefits from interferon beta (IFNbeta treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis are affected by many factors, including sustained clinical efficacy, acceptable tolerability, adherence to therapy, and the development of neutralizing antibodies (NAbs). The Prospective and Retrospective Long-Term Observatio...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Minagara A,Murray TJ,PROOF Study Investigators.

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In clinical practice, persistence with statin therapy is poor. While little is known about relative persistence to specific statins, previous studies have observed greater persistence in patients who achieve greater degrees of lipid lowering. Identification of statin therapies which improve patient persisten...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Foody JM,Joyce AT,Rudolph AE,Liu LZ,Benner JS

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As more and more novel antipsychotic agents are introduced, the need for practical guidelines on switching these medications is becoming increasingly important. Indications for a switch include situations where the patient or his family/caregiver requests a change in medication, where the patient cannot tolerate curre...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Burns T,Chabannes JP,Demyttenaere K

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The safety and efficacy of exenatide BID (exenatide) and insulin glargine (glargine) have been studied in clinical trials with few elderly patients. This study examined the clinical effectiveness of exenatide compared to glargine in patients 65 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS:A retro...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Pawaskar M,Li Q,Reynolds MW

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for the reduction of weight in obese patients (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m(2) or 30 kg/m(2) with ≥1 comorbidities), who are refractory to behavioral and medical therapies. This study examined the effect of the adjustable gastric band (AGB) system on changes in gastroesophageal re...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Woodman G,Cywes R,Billy H,Montgomery K,Cornell C,Okerson T,APEX Study Group.

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was carried out to assess the effectiveness of a new synthetic bioflavonoid, hidrosmin, in patients with chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limbs. Fifty-seven patients, showing varicose veins and ankle swelling and suffering from local pain and heaviness of the legs, wer...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Domínguez C,Brautigam I,González E,González JA,Nazco J,Valiente R,Boada J

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:These studies evaluated the safety and efficacy of enteric-coated budesonide for the induction and maintenance of remission of mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease (CD) in children. METHODS:The consecutive, multicenter, open-label, non-comparative studies enrolled patients aged 6-17 years. In the induction study...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Cohen SA,Aloi M,Arumugam R,Baker R,Bax K,Kierkuś J,Koletzko S,Lionetti P,Persson T,Eklund S

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between chronic pancreatitis (CP) and subsequent pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is not well understood. METHODS:We investigated the risk of PLA in patients with CP using inpatient claims data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Program for the period 2000-2010. We identified 17,810 pati...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Tseng CW,Chen YT,Lin CL,Liang JA

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, debilitating disease affecting an estimated 1.5 million patients in the US. The condition is associated with a substantial health and economic burden. An economic model was developed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of tofacitinib (a novel oral Janus k...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Claxton L,Taylor M,Gerber RA,Gruben D,Moynagh D,Singh A,Wallenstein GV

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer was the focus of several presentations during the 27th European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress held in Nice. Fulvestrant seems to be equally effective to tamoxifen as a first-line therapy in hormone-sensitive advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. However, it may be more effective t...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Mokbel K

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the predictive factors associated with physical impairment among older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Japan and to examine the potential impact of physical impairment on patient-reported health outcomes in this population. METHODS:A cross-sectional analysis was conducted usin...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Araki A,Umegaki H,Sakurai T,Mizuno Y,Miyao M,Imori M,Suzuki S,Cambron-Mellott MJ,Yokote K,Onuma T,Yokono K

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Healthcare providers managing older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) face a complex milieu of medical conditions and comorbidities, which increase the risk of unintended treatment consequences. The objective of this study was to understand factors associated with hypoglycemia-related hospitalizat...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Fu H,Xie W,Curtis B,Schuster D

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Compatibility of two types of needles with a variety of durable and prefilled injection pens for diabetes medication was tested by attaching the needles according to ISO 11608-2 and verifying penetration into the cartridge using air shots and two-dimensional X-rays. NovoFine* and NovoFine Autocover† attached correctly...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Buus P,Lilleøre SK,Larsen K

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The selection of the most appropriate treatment combinations requires the balancing of benefits and harms of these treatment options as well as the patients' preferences for the resulting outcomes. OBJECTIVE:This research aimed at estimating and comparing the utility weights between elderly women with early...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Ali AA,Xiao H,Tawk R,Campbell E,Semykina A,Montero AJ,Diaby V

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fasting during the month of Ramadan is practiced by over 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide. It remains unclear, however, how this change in lifestyle affects heart failure, a condition that has reached epidemic dimensions. This study examined the effects of fasting in patients with acute heart failure (AHF) usin...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Salam AM,Sulaiman K,Alsheikh-Ali AA,Singh R,Asaad N,Al-Qahtani A,Salim I,AlHabib KF,Al-Zakwani I,Al-Jarallah M,AlMahmeed W,Bulbanat B,Ridha M,Bazargani N,Amin H,Al-Motarreb A,Al Faleh H,Albackr H,Panduranga P,Shehab

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Non-adherence to pain medication is common in chronic pain patients and may result in unfavorable treatment outcomes. Interventions to improve adherence behavior often fail to significantly change medication use. In this report, we describe the application of a theoretical psychological model of behavior chan...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Timmerman L,Stronks DL,Huygen FJPM

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Most patients with hypertension require antihypertensive combination therapy to achieve BP control. This study investigated the safety and efficacy of the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren combined with the calcium channel blocker amlodipine. METHODS:Overall, 556 patients with hypertension (msDBP > or =95-<11...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Littlejohn TW 3rd,Trenkwalder P,Hollanders G,Zhao Y,Liao W

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00