The challenge of predicting macular degeneration.

abstract：:Cardiac arrhythmias are the most common cardiac complication reported in pregnant women with and without structural heart disease (SHD); they are more frequent among women with SHD, such as cardiomyopathy and congenital heart disease (CHD). While older studies had indicated supraventricular tachycardia as the most com...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Manolis TA,Manolis AA,Apostolopoulos EJ,Papatheou D,Melita H,Manolis AS

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and clinical efficacy of alcaftadine 0.25% ophthalmic solution, a new topical anti-allergic agent for the prevention of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis induced by conjunctival allergen challenge (CAC). STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:This two-ar...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Torkildsen G,Shedden A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare hypoglycemia event rates in patients initiated on long-acting insulin analog (glargine) or intermediate-acting insulin (NPH) and to analyze the associated cost-consequence from a managed care perspective. STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective analysis of pharmacy and medical claims and electronic laborator...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bullano MF,Al-Zakwani IS,Fisher MD,Menditto L,Willey VJ

更新日期：2005-02-01 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：:The effect of spironolactone in the alleviation of the symptoms of the premenstrual syndrome was compared with placebo in a double-blind, parallel group controlled study. One tablet daily of 100 mg spironolactone or placebo was given to 63 women from Day 12 of the menstrual cycle until the first day of the next menstr...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Vellacott ID,Shroff NE,Pearce MY,Stratford ME,Akbar FA

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four hundred and twenty-seven hypertensive patients in the United Kingdom have so far been admitted to two on-going open multicentre trials, and have been treated with acebutolol for periods ranging from 1 to 6 months. Oral dosages were within the range of 100 mg to 1200 mg/day in divided doses and were increased or d...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Ashton WL

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaemia is an important factor in the fatigue experienced by many patients receiving chemotherapy. A recent large-scale, randomised, placebo-controlled trial has shown that treatment with epoetin alfa raises haemoglobin levels, reduces fatigue and improves overall quality of life (QoL). In order to examine the relatio...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors：

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review clinical trial evidence supporting treatment of patients to a near-normal HbA(1c) target level and outline therapeutic strategies that optimize glycemic control. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:The current MEDLINE database and bibliographies were searched for literature relevant to diabetic complicatio...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Davidson JA

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in China. In the IMPACT trial, fluticasone furoate[FF]/umeclidinium[UMEC]/vilanterol[VI] single-inhaler triple therapy demonstrated lower rates of moderate/severe exacerbations than dual therapy with FF/VI or ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Zheng J,Zhong N,Wang C,Wei LP,Zhou XD,Zhao L,Dong Yuan Y,He B,Wu B,Du X,Song J,Lipson DA

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been postulated that intraocular pressure, an important glaucoma risk factor, correlates positively with arterial blood pressure (blood pressure). However, results of experimental and clinical studies are often contradictory. It is hypothesized that, in some hypertensive patients, disturbances in intr...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Skrzypecki J,Grabska-Liberek I,Przybek J,Ufnal M

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to quantify the incidence of thromboembolic events (specifically, deep vein thromboses [DVT] and pulmonary embolism [PE]) in patients with cancer, and to examine the effects of a major clinical trial design and execution factors on those incidence rates. RESEARCH DESIGN AND ME...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Reynolds MW,Shibata A,Zhao S,Jones N,Fahrbach K,Goodnough LT

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comparison of the methods of determination of conjugated catecholamines shows that, despite their variable absolute values, the relative proportions of the free and conjugated dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine are close (mean of 97.3% of dopamine, 73% of norepinephrine and 84% of epinephrine being conjugated) a...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kuchel O,Buu NT

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An open clinical evaluation was carried out in 736 African out-patients suffering from rheumatic and inflammatory disorders to assess the efficacy and tolerability of tenoxicam in relieving the signs and symptoms of their condition. On entry, all previous treatment was discontinued and patients received a simple daily...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Ibrahima K,Kodjo G,Issa S,Seye L,Cisse F,Eassey G,Rietiker S

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of iron-deficiency anaemia in patients with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (ND-CKD) remains controversial, particularly regarding the use of oral versus intravenous iron supplementation. METHODS:A PubMed search from 1970 to February 2009 was conducted to identify relevant research articl...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Macdougall IC

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: To investigate the effects of 1-month treatment in addition to standard care with a food supplement containing both Curcuma longa and Boswellia serrata extracts on tendinopathy symptoms. Method: This open-label, non-controlled, post-observational study included 670 patients suffering from tendinopathy recr...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Henrotin Y,Dierckxsens Y,Delisse G,Seidel L,Albert A

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:An investigator-blind, parallel-group, multicentre study was undertaken to compare the efficacy and tolerability of once-daily, sustained-release (s-r) ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium in patients (mean age 59.8 years) suffering from painful osteoarthritis affecting chiefly the knee and/or hip. Patients attending eight...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Baumgartner H,Schwarz HA,Blum W,Bruhin A,Gallachi G,Goldinger G,Saxer M,Trost H

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind trial was carried out in 60 elderly patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip to compare the efficacy and tolerability of treatment with tiaprofenic acid and indomethacin. Patients received either 600 mg tiaprofenic acid or 100 mg indomethacin daily for 3 months. The results of assessments made ev...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Meurice J

更新日期：1983-01-01 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：:Sodium meclofenamate (200 to 400 mg daily) was compared with aspirin (2.4 to 4.8 g daily) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in a 6-month, double-blind, multicentre study. Two groups of patients participated, one receiving stabilized doses of concomitant gold or steroid therapy and one not receiving such therap...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Gowans JD

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aripiprazole differs from other atypical antipsychotics in its pharmacological and clinical profile. SCOPE:As aripiprazole has been available in the USA for bipolar mania since 2004, clinical experience-sharing from clinical and research use of this agent can assist with initiation and administration in pra...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Fagiolini A

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This brief review describes conservative treatment methods for pelvic venous congestion. Therapy options: The authors present an analysis of the efficacy of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ergot alkaloid derivatives, hormonal agents, venoprotective agents, and compression therapy in the trea...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Gavrilov SG,Turischeva OO

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The glomerular and tubular function of 7 patients with a spectrum of renal impairment was measured before, during and after 4-days' treatment with cefuroxime and gentamicin. Neither the mean plasma urea nor creatinine concentrations of the group increased after combined treatment, nor was the excretion of cefuroxime s...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Cockram CS,Richards P,Bax RP

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To understand better the true impact of widespread adoption of adjuvant aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy on postmenopausal breast cancer patients' risk of bone fracture. METHODS:Data from three different studies were used to estimate the relative risk of bone fracture for each of the following groups of wome...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bell R,Lewis J

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Disease management programs (DMP) for diabetes mellitus (DM) or coronary heart disease (CHD) address the treatment of lipid disorders. The current registry aimed to compare drug utilization, lipid lowering effects and further outcomes of outpatients at high cardiovascular risk in DMP for DM or CHD compared to pati...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Gitt AK,Sonntag F,Jannowitz C,Weizel A,Karmann B,Schaefer JR,Pittrow D,Hildemann SK

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Daily fluctuations in plasma cortisol levels were studied in three groups of children with rheumatoid arthritis. One group was untreated with hormones, the second treated with a depot preparation of tetracosactrin, and the third group with corticosteroid hormones. The results obtained were compared with the rhythm in ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Tsvetkova V

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five-year results are reported of a controlled long-term comparative study to assess the effects of ergoloid mesylates (1.5 mg 3-times daily) and placebo on medical, psychological and electrophysiological variables. Initially, 148 healthy elderly volunteers of both sexes were included. Eighty-nine subjects (48 on ergo...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Huber F,Köberle S,Prestele H,Spiegel R

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The European Forsteo Observational Study (EFOS) study was primarily designed to assess fracture incidence, degree of pain, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and compliance in women prescribed teriparatide in a community setting. This report describes the design of the study and characteristics of the pat...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Rajzbaum G,Jakob F,Karras D,Ljunggren O,Lems WF,Langdahl BL,Fahrleitner-Pammer A,Walsh JB,Gibson A,Tynan AJ,Marin F

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oesophageal mucosa has well established protective mechanisms, which operate within pre-epithelial, epithelial and post-epithelial compartments. Since refluxed acid and pepsin always act from the luminal side of the mucosa, protective factors like EGF, operating as a part of pre-epithelial defence, are thought to be p...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Marcinkiewicz M,Grabowska SZ,Czyzewska E

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was carried out to compare attitudes, perceptions and experiences of general practitioners and patients who had treated/suffered from herpes zoster, or shingles, in the recent past. Randomized samples of 224 general practitioners and 236 patients were drawn from different locations in Italy, Germany and the Un...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Henry T

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Recent survey data have reported the incidence rate of needlestick injuries (NIs) and NIs which draw blood sustained by nurses caring for patients with diabetes in an in-patient hospital setting. The purpose of this study was to deduce the potential short-term annual economic impact resulting from such NI, and ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Lee WC,Nicklasson L,Cobden D,Chen E,Conway D,Pashos CL

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00