Chewable cimetidine versus chewable antacid in dyspepsia: which provides faster pain relief?

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Estimate the proportion of phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor (PDE5-I) patients who co-possess nitrates and compare the proportion of tadalafil patients dispensed nitrates to a matched control group. Secondarily, examine the percentage of co-possession of PDE5-Is and nitrates where the products were dispensed...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Chang LL,Ma M,Allmen Hv,Henderson SC,Harper K,Hornbuckle K

更新日期：2010-06-01 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：: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：:The effects of gemfibrozil were assessed in 27 hyperlipidaemic patients with stable peripheral arterial occlusive disease. Gemfibrozil (600 mg twice daily) was administered for 12 weeks after 2 weeks of placebo medication, thus enabling patients to act as their own controls. Serum cholesterol levels were reduced by a ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Stringer MD,Steadman CA,Kakkar VV

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and long-term safety of linagliptin added to basal insulin in Asian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) inadequately controlled by basal insulin with/without oral agents. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:This was a post hoc analysis of Asian patients from a global ≥52 week study...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Sheu WH,Park SW,Gong Y,Pinnetti S,Bhattacharya S,Patel S,Seck T,Woerle HJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The rates of blood pressure (BP) control worldwide are discouraging. This study had the purpose of assessing the effectiveness of perindopril/amlodipine fixed dose combination on BP-lowering efficacy, and recording adherence, safety and tolerability during a 4 month treatment period. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METH...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Vlachopoulos C,Grammatikou V,Kallistratos M,Karagiannis A

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore relationships between beta-cell function and incident cardiovascular events, death, and medical costs among elderly individuals. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:In a prospective, population-based cohort of 4555 elderly individuals, we examined the effect of beta-cell function on incident cardiovascula...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Curtis LH,Hammill BG,Bethel MA,Anstrom KJ,Liao L,Gottdiener JS,Schulman KA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thymectomy is a standard treatment of myasthenia gravis (MG). Immunomodulating agents are frequently given during the post-thymectomy latency period until complete remission is fully consolidated, but serious side effects is a relevant clinical problem for patients on long-term immunomodulating treatment. O...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Ponseti JM,Azem J,Fort JM,López-Cano M,Vilallonga R,Gamez J,Armengol M

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was undertaken to assess the long-term outcome of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) combined with a combined therapy for Chinese patients with intermediate (stage B) hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) of single block type, and evaluate the survival rate...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Xu RC,Liu HC,Li JL,Li K,Ou SY,Yu ZY,Kong Y,Ma GA,Shao WS

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of mometasone furoate administered via a dry powder inhaler (MF-DPI) in Japanese patients with intermittent or mild persistent asthma who were not previously receiving inhaled corticosteroids. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:This was an 8-week open-label study conduct...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Tohda Y,Miyamoto T

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：OBJECTIVES:High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) has been explored for use in predicting cardiovascular risk. The recent Justification for the Use of Statins in Primary Prevention: An Intervention Trial Evaluating Rosuvastatin (JUPITER) study found that statin therapy reduced cardiovascular events in those with ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Slejko JF,Page RL 2nd,Sullivan PW

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pioglitazone hydrochloride (Actos † ) and rosiglitazone maleate (Avandia ‡ ) are members of the thiazolidinedione (TZD) class of oral anti-diabetic drugs (OADs) and are used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Greater beneficial effects on lipids have been demonstrated with pioglitazone, however. Study...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Tunis SL,Minshall ME,St Charles M,Pandya BJ,Baran RW

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients, who have achieved complete or partial response after chemotherapy, should be followed with prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI). PCI for extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma (EPSCC) is not routinely recommended. The purpose of this review is to discuss all aspects of ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Yazıcı O,Ozdemir NY,Sendur MA,Aksoy S,Zengin N

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a public health problem of epidemic proportions and its prevalence is on the rise. The typical American born today has a one in three chance of developing type 2 diabetes. This diagnosis is associated with an adverse cardiovascular prognosis and is considered the risk equivalent of establis...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Abuissa H,Bel DS,O'keefe JH Jr

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Abstract Background: The Schizophrenia Trial of Aripiprazole (STAR) showed superior efficacy for aripiprazole compared with atypical antipsychotic standard-of-care (SOC) for the community treatment of schizophrenia 1 based on the Investigator Assessment Questionnaire total score. OBJECTIVE:To determine the ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： King D,Knapp M,Thomas P,Razzouk D,Loze JY,Kan HJ,van Baardewijk M

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind, parallel group trial of a 1 mg sodium cromoglycate metered dose inhaler, a 5 mg formulation and a placebo aerosol was undertaken in 139 asthmatic patients with extrinsic allergic asthma. None of the patients had previously been treated with sodium cromoglycate and few (15%) were familiar with the use o...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Carrasco E,Sepulveda R

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The validity of opinions expressed in questionnaire surveys diminishes with lower response rates. Recent research suggests that general practitioners (GPs) are more likely to respond to questionnaire surveys if they are motivated to do so because the subject of the survey is perceived as relevant to the prac...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Jiwa M,Coker AE,Bagley J,Freeman J,Coleman M

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined patterns of weight change among patients treated with pregabalin for up to 1 year. METHODS:Patients with ≥1 pre-treatment weight measurement, ≥2 measurements in Period 1 (day 2-56), and ≥2 during Period 2 (day 57-356) were identified from pooled data of 106 studies including 43,525 patients. Seve...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Cabrera J,Emir B,Dills D,Murphy TK,Whalen E,Clair A

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Niacin is currently the most effective approved agent for raising high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. However, niacin-induced cutaneous flushing (redness, warmth, tingling and/or itching) significantly limits patient acceptance. To further characterize flushing, a patient-reported Flushing Symptom Question...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Norquist JM,Watson DJ,Yu Q,Paolini JF,McQuarrie K,Santanello NC

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A trial was carried out in 3 clinics to test the efficacy of and cycle control obtained with a very low dosage oral contraceptive combination of lynesternol (0.75 mg) and ethinyl oestradiol (0.0375 mg). A total of 134 healthy, fertile women, ages ranging from under 19 years to over 40 years, participated and completed...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Altkemper R,Prinz W,Soergel W

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-two patients with a radiologically confirmed diagnosis of chronic pyelonephritis were treated with 1 g carindacillin every 6 hours over a period of 6 weeks. An underlying urological disease was present in 84% of the 38 patients for whom sufficient data were available for evaluation. The results of carindacillin ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Michiels HG,Debruyne FM,Moonen WA

更新日期：1978-01-01 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：:An open, multi-centre trial was carried out to assess the efficacy and tolerance of acemetacin in the treatment of patients suffering from various rheumatic diseases. The patients were treated by general practitioners for a maximum period of 6 weeks with a daily dose of 60 mg acemetacin 3-times daily. Assessments were...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Rechziegler H,Zündorf P

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hyperuricaemia is associated with indapamide administration. In contrast, micronised fenofibrate can significantly decrease serum uric acid levels. However, there are no data on the effect of combination therapy of indapamide with micronised fenofibrate on uric acid metabolism. METHODS:We studied 20 non-diab...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Achimastos A,Liberopoulos E,Nikas S,Bairaktari E,Miltiadous G,Tsimihodimos V,Elisaf M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Undetected/uncontrolled diabetes is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality and consequent costs. Early detection through screening identifies patients at risk, allowing for earlier treatment initiation. OBJECTIVES:To determine the economic impact of screening for type 2 diabetes (T2DM). DATA S...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Einarson TR,Bereza BG,Acs A,Jensen R

更新日期：2017-02-01 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 potential advantages of eletriptan lie firstly in its lipophilicity reflected as an increased rate of absorption and Tmax compared to sumatriptan. This is manifested in a modest advantage over sumatriptan in terms of speed of onset, 2 h headache response and 2 h pain free. However, eletriptan has not yet been show...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Giffin N

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The fentanyl HCl iontophoretic transdermal system (ITS) is a patient-controlled analgesic delivery system that actively administers bolus doses of fentanyl transdermally upon patient activation. OBJECTIVE:To determine the amount of fentanyl absorbed from fentanyl ITS via passive absorption over a 24.5-h per...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Sathyan G,Phipps B,Gupta SK

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00