Conservative treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome: indications and opportunities.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this study, we explored the analgesic and antihyperalgesic properties of a synthetic cannabinoid (nabilone) on experimental heat pain in men and women, as well as its effects on descending pain inhibitory systems. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:A double-blind, placebo controlled, crossover study of nabilone ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Redmond WJ,Goffaux P,Potvin S,Marchand S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The epidemiology and outcome of people hospitalised with a primary diagnosis of psoriasis has never been characterised previously in the United Kingdom. The aim of the study was to characterise the epidemiology of people admitted to hospital with a primary diagnosis of psoriasis. METHODS:Routine hospital da...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Conway P,Currie CJ

更新日期：2008-12-01 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：:Breast cancer was the focus of several presentations during the 27th European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress held in Nice. Fulvestrant seems to be equally effective to tamoxifen as a first-line therapy in hormone-sensitive advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. However, it may be more effective t...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Mokbel K

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a recurring condition with many patients requiring long-term maintenance therapy. Therefore initial choice of treatment has long-term cost implications. The aim was to compare the costs and effectiveness of treatment of GORD the (unconfirmed by endoscopy) with seven...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Remák E,Brown RE,Yuen C,Robinson A

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Modern immunology has been extremely successful in elucidating many features of the immune system, but not in stemming pandemics of non-infectious, immune-related disease associated with industrialized populations. These pandemics involve a broad range of allergic, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases, poten...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Parker W,Perkins SE,Harker M,Muehlenbein MP

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify and compare health-economic models that were developed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of treatments for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and their use within Health Technology Assessments (HTAs). METHODS:In total, six commonly used databases were searched for articles published between Octobe...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Charokopou M,Sabater FJ,Townsend R,Roudaut M,McEwan P,Verheggen BG

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To systematically identify and assess current quality measures for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (AF), venous thromboembolism (VTE) treatment and surgical VTE prophylaxis. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Fifteen quality measure websites were searched as were bibliographic databases (January 2000-Februar...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Sobieraj DM,White CM,Parker M,Bookhart BK,Coleman CI

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Vildagliptin is a potent and selective dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-4) inhibitor that improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes by increasing alpha and beta-cell responsiveness to glucose. This study assessed the effect of multiple doses of vildagliptin 100 mg once daily on warfarin pharmacok...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： He YL,Sabo R,Riviere GJ,Sunkara G,Leon S,Ligueros-Saylan M,Rosenberg M,Dole WP,Howard D

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As more and more novel antipsychotic agents are introduced, the need for practical guidelines on switching these medications is becoming increasingly important. Indications for a switch include situations where the patient or his family/caregiver requests a change in medication, where the patient cannot tolerate curre...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Burns T,Chabannes JP,Demyttenaere K

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The therapeutic efficacy and tolerability of a new controlled-release 1000 mg tablet of naproxen (naproxen CR) were compared with 200 mg isoxicam in 100 out-patients with osteoarthritis. Medications were administered once daily for 4 weeks in a controlled, randomized, double-blind, parallel trial. Patients were assess...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Frankhof W

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While arterial wall imaging has been used to characterize progression of atherosclerosis, there remain limitations to this approach. SCOPE:A selective overview of emerging modalities to image the artery wall and highlight how they may be used to evaluate emerging anti-atherosclerotic agents. FINDINGS:Ongoi...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bayturan O,Uno K,Lavoie A,Nicholls SJ

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Untreated and under-treated pain represent one of the most pervasive health problems, which is worsening as the population ages and accrues risk for pain. Multiple treatment options are available, most of which have one mechanism of action, and cannot be prescribed at unlimited doses due to the ceiling of ef...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Varrassi G,Hanna M,Macheras G,Montero A,Montes Perez A,Meissner W,Perrot S,Scarpignato C

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An open, multi-centre, non-comparative study was carried out in general practice to assess the efficacy and tolerance of piroxicam in 159 patients with osteoarthritis and 27 patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Initial dosage ranged from 10 to 40 mg piroxicam and all but a few patients continued treatment with 20 mg on...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Gow PJ

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inadequate treatment by non-specialty primary care physicians (PCPs) has been a concern in improving osteoporosis care. An increase in outpatient visits by older patients seeking osteoporosis care has been reported. But what percentages of these visits are made to PCPs are unknown. We investigated recent tre...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Rianon N,Anand D,Rasu R

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In contrast to the trial design of acute mania studies, there is no standard design for bipolar maintenance studies. Over the past 15 years, the design of monotherapy maintenance studies in bipolar disorder has evolved significantly, but recent study designs continue to differ in important ways. SCOPE:We re...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Gitlin MJ,Abulseoud O,Frye MA

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The systematic use of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (2-OCA) became routine in our cardiac unit in 2000. This topical skin adhesive has been used in conjunction with conventional suturing for skin closure and prevention of postoperative wound infections by means of its performance as a microbial barrier to exogenou...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Souza EC,Fitaroni RB,Januzelli DM,Macruz HM,Camacho JC,Souza MR

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of the decision by Kela (The Social Insurance Institution) to adopt guidelines for the management of food allergies in children, developed by the Finnish Medical Society Duodecim, as the basis for reimbursing clinical nutrition preparations for the treatment of cow milk allergy (CMA) in F...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Guest JF,Valovirta E

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the intraocular pressure lowering effect of the dorzolamide/timolol fixed combination (DTFC) in non-responder glaucoma patients to prostaglandin analogs/prostamides (prostas). PATIENTS AND METHODS:All glaucoma patients treated with DTFC, between June 2003 and December 2005, who were unresponsive ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Martínez A,Sánchez M

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind trial was carried out in 76 patients with active rheumatoid arthritis to compare the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of 3 g. alclofenac with 4.8 g. aspirin daily over a 6-week period. All patients selected showed reversible inflammatory swelling of the finger joints. Of the 60 patients successf...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bedi SS

更新日期：1975-01-01 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

abstract：:Women who are diagnosed with early breast cancer remain at considerable risk of recurrence over the next several decades, even if their tumors were small and lymph nodes were negative, and despite receiving standard adjuvant therapy. A majority of breast cancers are hormone (estrogen) receptor-positive and amenable to...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Chowdhury S,Ellis P

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 247 patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and allied conditions were referred for routine ophthalmological examination with particular reference to ocular rheumatoid involvement. Of these, 197 were already receiving ibuprofen before their first assessment while 50 had a baseline assessment before com...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Williamson J,Sturrock RD

更新日期：1976-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To examine the economic burden of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and the incremental cost of transfusion dependence. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Adults with evidence of MDS were identified between 05/01/2000 and 09/30/2003 from a longitudinal, retrospective claims database for a large, geographically divers...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Frytak JR,Henk HJ,De Castro CM,Halpern R,Nelson M

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Heart failure (HF) is a major health problem facing the US and studies suggest that the incidence of this condition will rise significantly over the next 10 years. Limiting the incidence or duration of HF hospitalizations would, therefore, have a major impact on healthcare costs. The purpose of this review is...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Williams RE

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Physician Payments Sunshine Act, enacted in 2010, is intended to increase the transparency of relationships between US physicians and teaching hospitals and manufacturers of drugs, biologics, and medical devices. We examined current opinion regarding the impact of the Sunshine Act on peer-reviewed medical...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Toroser D,Robinson M,Gegner J,Smith G,Nilsen J,Hyatt L,Johnson T,Hassan A,Gatchalian C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a serious condition which should be considered on the same spectrum as other conditions involving brain ischemia. Efficient management of these patients is therefore critical. The aim of this research was to gain insights into 'real-world' global trends of the current manage...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Jäkel A,Plested M,Chapman AM,Jackson D,Purroy F

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Schizophrenia is one of the most debilitating diseases in the United Arab Emirates. Oral antipsychotics (OA) are commonly used in terms of pharmacotherapy; however, these treatments can be rendered ineffective by poor patient adherence. Paliperidone palmitate once monthly (PP1M) is a long acting antipsychotic...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Nuhoho S,Saad A,Saumell G,Ribes D,El Khoury AC

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of parenteral mecillinam was evaluated in 105 elderly patients with lower respiratory tract infections or urinary tract infections. Another antibiotic, usually amoxycillin, was given concurrently in cases of respiratory infection. An adequate response was note in 86% of chest infections and in all of the ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Pines A,Raafat H,Khorasani MH,Sharma JC,Menday AP

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00