The role of angiotensin antagonism in stroke prevention in patients with hypertension: focus on losartan.

abstract：:In this narrative review, we will discuss some of the significant risks and dramatic consequences that are associated with epilepsy: depression, suicide, seizure-related injuries, and mortality, both in adults and in children. Considering the high prevalence of depression among people with epilepsy (PWE), routine and ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Mesraoua B,Deleu D,Hassan AH,Gayane M,Lubna A,Ali MA,Tomson T,Khalil BA,Cross JH,Asadi-Pooya AA

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare clinical characteristics, statin treatment patterns and adherence among patients at different risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) as defined by National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III guidelines. METHODS:Patients ≥ 18 years old with ≥ 1 claim for dyslipidemi...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kern DM,Balu S,Tunceli O,Anzalone D

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adequate bowel preparation prior to colonic diagnostic procedures is essential to ensure adequate visualisation. SCOPE:This consensus aims to provide guidance as to the appropriate use of bowel preparation for a range of defined clinical circumstances. A consensus group from across Europe was convened and m...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Mathus-Vliegen E,Pellisé M,Heresbach D,Fischbach W,Dixon T,Belsey J,Parente F,Rio-Tinto R,Brown A,Toth E,Crosta C,Layer P,Epstein O,Boustiere C

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this case series was to report the use of 8% topical capsaicin patch (marketed under the trade name Qutenza®) a in the management of refractory neuropathic pain (NP) in adult patients with type 1 neurofibromatosis (NF1). METHODS:Capsaicin has been suggested for NF1 patients suffering from refractory per...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bardo-Brouard P,Luizard C,Valeyrie-Allanore L,Goujon C,Do B,Colin A,Wolkenstein P,Paul M

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels to National Cholesterol Expert Panel (NCEP) goal is recommended. However, sex-specific effects may influence benefit. METHODS AND RESULTS:In this post hoc analysis of the GREek Atorvastatin and Coronary heart disease (CHD) Evaluation [GREACE] study...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Athyros VG,Kakafika AI,Papageorgiou AA,Paraskevas KI,Tziomalos K,Anagnostis P,Pagourelias E,Koumaras C,Karagiannis A,Mikhailidis DP

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Migraine is a chronic, disabling neurological disease affecting >1 billion people worldwide. Migraine remains undertreated in Asia, including Taiwan. Galcanezumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that selectively binds calcitonin gene-related peptide, a peptide firmly established in the pathophysiology of m...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Yang CP,Lee CF,Dell'Agnello G,Hundemer HP,Lipsius S,Wang SJ

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The primary objective of the study was to compare the percentage of men with mean serum total T (C(ave(0-24))) within normal range during the 24-h pharmacokinetic (PK) sampling period on Days 14 and 15. METHODS:Treatment with a new testosterone (T) buccal system, (Striant), 30 mg twice daily was compared to ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Dobs AS,Matsumoto AM,Wang C,Kipnes MS

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effects of long-term atomoxetine treatment on sexual development in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as compared with placebo and with a national US survey in non-Hispanic white children and adolescents. METHODS:This double-blind, placebo-controll...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Trzepacz PT,Spencer TJ,Zhang S,Bangs ME,Witte MM,Desaiah D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low back pain in general and specifically chronic low back pain forms a major burden for the patient and society. Recently studies demonstrated that up to 65% of patients evolve to chronic pain as opposed to the previously accepted 8%. As low back pain patients present first with their general practitioner, ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Itz C,Huygen F,Kleef MV

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adherence to allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is crucial for its efficacy. Subcutaneous AIT requires monthly visits (or more extended in the case of venom immunotherapy), while sublingual AIT is performed with a daily intake of allergen drops. Non-adherence to an AIT schedule and premature discontinuation are common probl...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Pitsios C,Dietis N

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was carried out in 15 male volunteers to evaluate qualitatively the secretion of growth factors following stimulation by oral amino acids. The results showed that oral administration of a combination of two amino acids (1200 mg 1-lysine plus 1200 mg 1-arginine) provoked a release of pituitary somatotropin and ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Isidori A,Lo Monaco A,Cappa M

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multi-centre clinical trial was undertaken in 60 patients with dermatophytosis or pityriasis versicolor to compare topical 2% fenticonazole cream with topical 2% miconazole cream. Treatment, by twice-daily application, was for 4 weeks or until earlier complete resolution of ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Athow-Frost TA,Freeman K,Mann TA,Marks R,Vollum D,Warin AP

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine surgical and survival outcomes in the elderly (65-79 years of age) and the very elderly (≥80 years of age) who received surgery for gastric cancer.Methods: This study retrospectively reviewed the records of patients ≥65 years old who received a gastrectomy for gastri...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Wong JU,Tai FC,Huang CC

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insulin secretion was studied in 12 non-insulin dependent diabetics during middle-term administration of the sulphonylurea gliclazide. Blood sugar, C-peptide and glucagon were also estimated during the intravenous glucose tolerance and arginine tests performed before and after therapy. After 3 months of gliclazide the...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Brogard JM,Pinget M,Dorner M

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An open study was carried out in 40 elderly patients suffering from osteoarthrosis of the hip to assess the effectiveness of 200 mg flurbiprofen daily, fiven either in tablet or liquid suspension form, over a period of 4 weeks. Statistical evaluation of the results in the 19 patients admitted to analysis showed that f...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Innes EH

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of an individualized genomic classifier (GC) test, for predicting metastasis following radical prostatectomy (RP), on urologists' adjuvant treatment decisions when caring for high-risk patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Data were submitted by US board-certified urologists in community practi...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Michalopoulos SN,Kella N,Payne R,Yohannes P,Singh A,Hettinger C,Yousefi K,Hornberger J,PRO-ACT Study Group.

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Differences between interferons have been evaluated for over 20 years. While randomized controlled trial (RCT) data is mainly used for assessments and strong data for causal inferences, it does not necessarily reflect everyday practice. Real-world data may provide additional information. PURPOSE:To assess t...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Einarson TR,Bereza BG,Machado M

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Compare migraine duration with frovatriptan (versus baseline) in migraineurs reporting long- (24-72 h) or short-duration (<24 h) migraines at baseline. METHODS:Post hoc analysis of two postmarketing surveillance studies of migraineurs in German primary care clinics using frovatriptan (2.5 mg) to treat a sin...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kelman L,Harper SQ,Hu X,Campbell JC

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In a 4-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, the attention-promoting agent modafinil improved symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents and was well tolerated. To assess the continued efficacy of modafinil and obtain additional safety data, an 8-week, open...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Boellner SW,Earl CQ,Arora S

更新日期：2006-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:Triptans are not identical and migraine sufferers respond differently to different triptans. Few studies have evaluated the efficacy of switching triptans in migraine patients who have shown poor response to another agent. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the efficacy and tolerability of almotriptan 12.5 mg in pati...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Diener HC

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Calcipotriol 50 µg/g and betamethasone 0.5 mg/g dipropionate (Cal/BD) aerosol foam formulation provides greater effectiveness and improved patient preference compared with traditional Cal/BD formulations for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis. OBJECTIVE:To determine the cost-effectiveness of Cal/BD f...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Foley P,Garrett S,Ryttig L

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) is a compound acting as an intracellular carrier of acetyl groups across inner mitochondrial membranes. It also appears to have neuroprotective properties and it has recently been shown to reduce attention deficits in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) after long-term treatment. We perform...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bianchetti A,Rozzini R,Trabucchi M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pharmaceutical preparations of human menopausal gonadotrophin (hMG), urine-derived follicle-stimulating hormone (u-FSH) and highly purified u-FSH (u-FSH-HP) have been available since the early 1960s and the mid 1980s and 1990s, respectively. Another commercial preparation of u-FSH-HP, Folyrmon P, was launched...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bassett R,Ceccarelli D,Crisci C,di Tria AM,Mancinelli M,Martelli F,Mendola D,Pezzotti A

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elevated glucose blood levels are the key criteria for diagnosing diabetes mellitus (DM). Hyperglycaemia contributes to the pathophysiology associated with DM, including microvascular and possibly macrovascular disease. In spite of a wide range of pharmacological options available to reduce hyperglycaemia in...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bays H

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of oxymorphone extended release (ER) and oxycodone controlled release (CR) in patients with moderate to severe cancer pain. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:This randomized, multicenter, double-blind, 2-period crossover study included adult outpatients (>or= 18 years o...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Gabrail NY,Dvergsten C,Ahdieh H

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although beta-blocker therapy has been shown to improve survival in patients with chronic heart failure, this class of drugs tends to be underutilized in diabetic patients due to concerns about adverse metabolic effects, especially on glycemic control. No randomized clinical trial has specifically evaluated ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bell DS,Lukas MA,Holdbrook FK,Fowler MB

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this survey were to understand (1) the effects of overactive bladder (OAB) and urinary incontinence (UI) on women's lives and to understand (2) women's needs and expectations of health care providers and treatment related to these disorders. METHODS:Women (N = 1046) with self-reported sympt...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： MacDiarmid S,Rosenberg M

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind trial was carried out in 37 patients with osteoarthrosis to compare the efficacy and tolerance of 250 mg diflunisal twice daily with that of 400 mg ibuprofen 3-times daily over an 8-week period. Rating scale assessments were made, at the end of a preceding 1-week, wash-out period on placebo and at regul...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bresnihan B,Hughes G,Essigman WK

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis with massive knee joint effusions were treated with single daily doses of 600 mg pirazolac, a novel non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, for 3 days. Before the first dose, 3 hours after the second and the third dose, specimens of plasma and synovial fluid were drawn si...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kurowski M,Dunky A,Geddawi M

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00