Prefilled insulin device with reduced injection force: patient perception and accuracy.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Health economic analysis from a healthcare and societal point of view was conducted to assess the cost-effectiveness of insulin degludec (IDeg) after switching from other basal insulins in people with type 1 diabetes. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This was a prospective, open-label, single arm, observational follow-...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Landstedt-Hallin L,Gundgaard J,Ericsson Å,Ellfors-Zetterlund S

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a prevalent health problem. Oral agents, with the exception of metformin, are often discontinued with the initiation of insulin. The objective was to understand the proportion of patients discontinuing dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4is) and the reasons for the decision to d...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Fernandes G,Matos JE,Jaffe DH,Beyer G,Yang L,Iglay K,Gantz I,Rajpathak S

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives Real-world patient outcomes data is scarce concerning the high disease burden of IBS-C. The aim of this study was to compare patient-reported symptom control, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), resource utilization, and treatment satisfaction of lubiprostone vs non-lubiprostone treatment for irritable ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Solem CT,Patel H,Mehta S,Mody R,Macahilig C,Gao X

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A trial was conducted to examine the effects of a timed sequence of hormone supplementation (HS) with oral estradiol (E(2)) and vaginal progesterone (P) following clomiphene citrate (CC) therapy to determine if this regimen can increase pregnancy rates in CC cycles. METHODS:This study was a randomized, open-...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Elkind-Hirsch KE,Darensbourg C,Creasy G,Gipe D

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE:The management of hyponatremia has evolved in recent years, particularly with the introduction of tolvaptan for hyponatremia secondary to the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). This commentary presents a summary of recent international recommendations in the for...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Aylwin S,Burst V,Peri A,Runkle I,Thatcher N

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α plays a critical role in psoriasis pathogenesis, and several anti-TNF agents have been developed as therapeutic drugs in this indication. SCOPE:To present the preclinical rationale and clinical data for onercept, a novel anti-TNF agent developed for the treatment of moderate-to...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Papp K

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare compliance/persistence, health care resource utilization, and costs associated with single-pill combination (SPC) vs. free-combination (FC) therapies among adult hypertension patients at the national and state level. Combination therapies with angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) + calcium channel b...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Yang W,Chang J,Kahler KH,Fellers T,Orloff J,Wu EQ,Bensimon AG

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For the prevention of chemotherapy-induced febrile aplasia, a single injection of pegfilgrastim per cycle has the same efficacy as six to ten injections of conventional granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). However, there are few data on the economic impact of pegfilgrastim use, especially in the co...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Tan Sean P,Chouaid C,Hettler D,Baud M,Hejblum G,Tilleul P

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An open, parallel-group study was carried out to compare the efficacy and tolerance of a sustained-release capsule formulation of tiaprofenic acid at a dosage of 600 mg once daily with standard 300 mg tiaprofenic acid tablets given twice daily. Four hundred and eighty-five general practice patients with rheumatic dise...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Phillips G,Selfridge DI,Hayes G,Rose CM

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine patients with persistently elevated diastolic blood pressure, exceeding 130 mmHg, received an oral dose of labetalol ranging from 200 mg to 400 mg. In all patients, this produced a significant and gradual decline in recumbent systolic and diastolic blood pressure, unaccompanied by symptoms or complications, with ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Ghose RR,Sampson A

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Healthcare organizations must evaluate the cost effectiveness of the alternative therapies that are available to treat anemia and improve quality of life (QoL) of patients with cancer, that is, erythropoietic protein therapy and blood transfusion. METHODS:Pharmacoeconomic studies that evaluated the cost of ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Cornes P,Coiffier B,Zambrowski JJ

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All the components of the kallikrein-kinin system are located in the vascular smooth muscle as well as in the heart. In recent years, numerous observations obtained from clinical and experimental models of diabetes, hypertension, cardiac failure, ischaemia, myocardial infarction and left ventricular hypertrophy, have ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Sharma JN,Sharma J

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients with mild to moderate hypertension participated in a single-blind crossover comparison of treatment with 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide plus 50 mg triamterene and 50 mg hydrochlorothiazide plus 5 mg amiloride in once-daily dosage regimens. After a 2-week run-in period without treatment, patients were alloca...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Dean S,Spencer-Mills L

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multi-centre trial was carried out in 1629 patients with osteoarthrosis in 233 clinical centres to investigate the therapeutic efficacy and tolerability of indoprofen in this clinical condition. The results from assessments of both subjective and objective variables were comparable to those obtained in Phase 3 studi...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Emanueli A,Mandelli V,Mascellani G,Sacchetti G

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy and safety of etodolac (Ultradol) and acetaminophen plus codeine [A + C (Tylenol #3)] in controlling post-surgical pain were compared in an open-label, randomized, parallel-group outpatient study. Patients who were voluntarily having a vasectomy performed for sterilization were assigned to receive either ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Casey R,Zadra J,Khonsari H

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As of 2012, nearly 10% of Americans had diabetes mellitus. People with diabetes are at approximately double the risk of premature death compared with those in the same age groups without the condition. While the prevalence of diabetes has risen across all racial/ethnic groups over the past 30 years, rates ar...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Ferdinand KC,Nasser SA

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents a significant health concern, due to the increased prevalence, morbidity, and mortality. METHODS AND RESULTS:There is a growing body of evidence correlating serum uric acid (SUA) with cardiovascular diseases such as arterial hypertension and AF. CONCLUSION:Thus, a questi...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Manolis AJ

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In gouty patients, urate lowering therapies (ULTs) are recommended to bring serum uric acid (SUA) levels below 6.0 mg/dL, with the aim of dissolving urate depositions, thereby reducing disease impact. However, patients with hyperuricemia often present with other conditions associated with cardiovascular (CV) risk, suc...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Johnson RJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred adult male volunteers were randomized to receive either Merieux or Wellcome RA27/3 rubella vaccine. Prior to vaccination, 10% of the subjects were seronegative and all of these seroconverted. No significant boosting effect was found in those with a high pre-vaccine titre but some boost was shown in those w...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Harcus AW,Ward AE,Bryett KA

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most studies investigating the benefits of statins have focused on North American and European populations. This study focuses on evaluating the lipid-lowering effects of rosuvastatin and atorvastatin in Asian patients. OBJECTIVES:The DIrect Statin COmparison of LDL-C Values: an Evaluation of Rosuvastatin t...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Zhu JR,Tomlinson B,Ro YM,Sim KH,Lee YT,Sriratanasathavorn C

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A single-blind, open-label controlled study was carried out in 30 healthy male volunteers to compare gastro-intestinal blood loss before, during and after treatment with a new, sustained-release formulation of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent etodolac (etodolac SR) or with naproxen. Subjects remained at the s...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Leese P

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind, randomized study was carried out in 43 women, who had undergone spontaneous menopause at least 6 months earlier, to compare the effectiveness and tolerance of veralipride with that of a conjugated oestrogens preparation in the control of hot flushes. Twenty-one women received 100 mg veralipride per day...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Wesel S,Bourguignon RP,Bosuma WB

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies in several populations have indicated that genetic variation at the apolipoprotein E (apoE) structural locus influences the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and myocardial infarction (MI). This study aimed at investigating whether apoE polymorphism has an allelic and/or genotypic impact on the risk of MI ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kolovou G,Yiannakouris N,Hatzivassiliou M,Malakos J,Daskalova D,Hatzigeorgiou G,Cariolou MA,Cokkinos DV

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether gum chewing affects perceived levels of everyday stress among persons who (1) regularly chew gum or (2) do not chew gum on a regular basis. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Two Internet-based studies were conducted. Study 1 enrolled participants who chewed gum > or =4 days per week, chewed ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Zibell S,Madansky E

更新日期：2009-06-01 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：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:Since many patients with COPD in the US are managed by primary care physicians, we evaluated adherence to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines in a primary care setting. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted using a random sample of patients (n=50-150 per site)...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Belletti D,Liu J,Zacker C,Wogen J

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Glucose and Lipid Assessment in Diabetes (GLAD) trial examined the dose-response relationship of the dual peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) alpha/gamma agonist tesaglitazar in type 2 diabetic patients. STUDY DESIGN:GLAD was a 12-week, multicenter, international, randomized, parallel-group...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Goldstein BJ,Rosenstock J,Anzalone D,Tou C,Ohman KP

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind, multi-centre trial was carried out in 191 patients with acute musculoskeletal conditions to compare the efficacy of naproxen and indomethacin. Patients were randomly allocated to receive either 250 mg naproxen or 50 mg indomethacin twice daily. Treatment was for 7 or 14 days. The results, assessed by t...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Jaffé G

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In TRITON-TIMI 38, patients with acute coronary syndromes were treated with prasugrel or clopidogrel, with aspirin, for a median of 14.5 (maximum of 15) months. Based on this trial, the EU label for prasugrel recommends treatment for up to 12 months and excludes patients with prior stroke/transient ischemic ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Wilcox R,Iqbal K,Costigan T,Lopez-Sendon J,Ramos Y,Widimsky P

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00