Effectiveness of perindopril/amlodipine fixed dose combination in everyday clinical practice: results from the EMERALD study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) inhibitors are currently used as glucose-lowering agents in type 2 diabetes, due to their effects on insulin and glucagon secretion. These agents, which are effective in improving glucose control, could also have a beneficial...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Mannucci E,Dicembrini I

更新日期：2012-05-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To review published evidence on the impact of weight/BMI change on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adults from the US with overweight/obesity. METHODS:The systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. MEDLINE, Embase, EconLit, and Cochrane Library databases were reviewed usi...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kroes M,Osei-Assibey G,Baker-Searle R,Huang J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adequate vitamin D and calcium nutrition play a critical role in the maintenance of musculoskeletal health and are considered the first step in osteoporosis treatment. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:In February 2008 Merck Sharp & Dohme sponsored a 2-day, evidence-based expert panel on the benefits of vitamin D for t...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Roux C,Bischoff-Ferrari HA,Papapoulos SE,de Papp AE,West JA,Bouillon R

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide a commentary on recent studies with the new IOP-lowering fixed-combination product brinzolamide 1%/timolol 0.5%. METHODS:Medline was searched for brinzolamide/timolol fixed-combination clinical literature (up to May 18, 2010) and the current comprehensive brinzolamide/timolol literature was review...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Januleviciene I

更新日期：2010-11-01 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: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:Aliskiren is the first in a new class of orally effective direct renin inhibitors approved for the treatment of hypertension. This multiple-dose study investigated the potential for pharmacokinetic interactions between aliskiren and three drugs, each predominantly eliminated by a different clearance/metabolic...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Ayalasomayajula S,Tchaloyan S,Yeh CM,Bizot MN,Dieterich HA,Howard D,Dole WP

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double-blind trial in 26 patients with symptomatic gastro-oesophageal reflux, the alginate/effervescent/antacid compound 'Gaviscon' was compared with antacid containing placebo similarly formulated. Retrosternal pain after meals and at night was significantly reduced whilst patients were taking 'Gaviscon' and the...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Barnardo DE,Lancaster-Smith M,Strickland ID,Wright JT

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare retinal thickness before and after treatment with the fluocinolone acetonide (FAc) 190 µg intravitreal implant in people with diabetic macular edema (DME) using data from the Iluvien Clinical Evidence study in the UK (ICE-UK). METHODS:For this retrospective cohort study, data on people attending ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Currie CJ,Holden SE,Owens DR

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) and its long-term secondary complications are major health problems associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality and considerable costs for healthcare systems. Many patients receive suboptimal therapy, despite the availability of established and effective agents (includi...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Cohen AT

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We recently reported the efficacy of rofecoxib in two randomized controlled trials in chronic low back pain (CLBP). The objectives of this report are to present data regarding the onset of efficacy of rofecoxib from these trials and propose methods for reporting onset. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Patients we...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Katz N,Rodgers DB,Krupa D,Reicin A

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:PREDICTIVE is a multi-national, prospective, observational study, assessing the safety and efficacy of insulin detemir in patients with diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:The European cohort includes 20,531 patients with diabetes (7420 type 1) from 11 countries. A subgroup of 4782 type 1 patients were tra...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Dornhorst A,Lüddeke HJ,Honka M,Ackermann RW,Meriläinen M,Gallwitz B,Sreenan S,PREDICTIVE Study Group.

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The stratum corneum (SC) pharmacokinetics of terbinafine following single-dose administration of a novel cutaneous solution (film-forming solution, FFS) containing terbinafine hydrochloride and a film-forming agent, was investigated in three studies. Terbinafine 1% cream (Lamisil) was included as a benchmark ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kienzler JL,Queille-Roussel C,Mugglestone C,Ortonne JP,Larnier C

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Faecal blood loss arising from tenoxicam at a dose of 20 mg/day was compared to that arising from piroxicam at a dose of 20 mg/day in a double-blind, parallel comparative study in 12 healthy male volunteers. Faecal blood loss was measured for a 1-week run-in on placebo, during 4 weeks of treatment and for a 2-week pos...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bird HA,Hill J,Haw WM,Dixon JS,Harris PA,Wright V

更新日期：1985-01-01 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：:This paper represents a review, by experts, of current opinion and information on intermittent claudication (IC) and the role that cilostazol plays in its treatment. IC is a common and debilitating condition that has a significant adverse impact on health-related quality of life (HR-QoL). It is currently under-recogni...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Barnett AH,Bradbury AW,Brittenden J,Crichton B,Donnelly R,Homer-Vanniasinkam S,Mikhailidis DP,Stansby G

更新日期：2004-10-01 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

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：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:Self-reported healthcare resource utilization (HRU), medication out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures and impact of OOP expenses on HRU were assessed for respondents with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) or elevated cardiometabolic risk. METHODS:The 5-year longitudinal SHIELD study surveyed a stratified sample of ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Fox KM,Grandy S,SHIELD Study Group.

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind trial of methocarbamol versus placebo was carried out in 59 matched pairs of patients suffering from painful muscle spasm. Methocarbamol (1500 mg. q.d.s.) was found to be effective in approximately 60% of patients compared with 30% of patients receiving placebo (p less than 0.01). Side-effects were of a...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Valtonen EJ

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An open, multi-centre study was carried out in 804 patients complaining of sleep disorders to assess the effectiveness and acceptance of temazepam as a hypnotic. Patients received between 10 mg and 30 mg (mean 16.4 mg) temazepam each night for a week. Subjective assessments using a self-administered questionnaire were...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Harry TV,Johnson PA

更新日期：1978-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Significant race and ethnic disparities exist in diabetes-related health care. Using a nationally representative database, we sought to determine if use of thiazolidinediones (TZDs) differs by race and ethnicity. As a secondary objective, we sought to determine if race and ethnicity is associated with use of ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Aquilante CL,Zhang W,McCollum M

更新日期：2007-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:There is a general perception that research is underdeveloped in rehabilitation professions. However, a PubMed search found that the growth in publications in the rehabilitation field was twice that of the general medical field. Despite this growth, another study focusing on Europe found that the proportion ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Decullier E,Tourmente B,Dessez B,Guilhot N,Witko A

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroprotective agents inhibit reactions in the brain ischaemic injury cascade which lead to neuronal death. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a naturally occurring inhibitory neurotransmitter that increases chloride influx into the neuron and counteracts the toxic effects of glutamate. Clomethiazole is a GABA(A) agon...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Vaishnav A,Lutsep HL

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition commonly requiring lifelong care. Both IBD and IBD-related treatments can cause significant morbidity, and it is often difficult to differentiate their relative etiologic contribution to adverse events (AEs). The objectives of this study were to assess ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： McAuliffe ME,Lanes S,Leach T,Parikh A,Faich G,Porter J,Holick C,Esposito D,Zhao Y,Fox I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the risk of developing uveitis in patients initiating anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agents (adalimumab, etanercept, and infliximab) for ankylosing spondylitis (AS). METHODS:Anti-TNF-naive patients with a diagnosis of AS and without a history of uveitis (N = 2115) who subsequently initiated...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Wendling D,Joshi A,Reilly P,Jalundhwala YJ,Mittal M,Bao Y

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00