Serum uric acid and atrial fibrillation.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Clinical evidence supports the use of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in advanced heart failure, but its cost-effectiveness is still unclear. This analysis assessed the economic and health consequences in the UK of implanting a CRT in patients with NYHA class III-IV heart failure. METHODS:A discrete ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Caro JJ,Guo S,Ward A,Chalil S,Malik F,Leyva F

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:This survey assessed the impact of symptoms of COPD on patients' ability to perform activities throughout the day and the extent to which physicians provided advice including how medications may help maintain quality of life. METHODS:The survey had three inclusion criteria--physician's diagnosis of COPD, ag...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： O'Hagan P,Chavannes NH

更新日期：2014-02-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:Perioperative pain management is an important aspect of recovery from total knee arthroplasty (TKA) because severe pain can delay ambulation and hospital discharge. The objective of this retrospective sequential cohort study was to determine the impact of local infiltration analgesia using liposome bupivacain...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kirkness CS,Asche CV,Ren J,Gordon K,Maurer P,Maurer B,Maurer BT

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A trial was carried out in 30 patients to assess the effectiveness of indanyl carbenicillin in acute or chronic urinary tract infections, many of which were complicated by a pathological urological or medical condition. In all patients, infection was due to a single species of pathogen: E. coli (19), Proteus (6), and ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Giamarellou E,Papazachos G,Piperakis G,Daikos G

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of intranasal fentanyl spray (INFS), oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate (OTFC), fentanyl buccal tablet (FBT) and oral morphine (OM) for the treatment of breakthrough cancer pain (BTCP). METHODS:A systematic literature review (Medline, EMBASE, BIOSIS; 1996-2007) identified six randomis...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Vissers D,Stam W,Nolte T,Lenre M,Jansen J

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It has been acknowledged that patients who receive a beta-blocker or diuretic based regimen are at increased risk of developing new-onset diabetes. Recently, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) have been shown to decrease patients' odds of developing new-o...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kuti EL,Baker WL,White CM

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) is a compound acting as an intracellular carrier of acetyl groups across inner mitochondrial membranes. It also appears to have neuroprotective properties and it has recently been shown to reduce attention deficits in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) after long-term treatment. We perform...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bianchetti A,Rozzini R,Trabucchi M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to their beneficial effects in reducing platelet responsiveness, it has been a matter of controversy whether polyunsaturated fatty acids impair the fibrinolytic system or not. In a double-blind, parallel clinical trial, 40 subjects were randomized to treatment with 6 g/day of corn oil, or to 6 g/day of a f...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Hellsten G,Boman K,Saarem K,Hallmans G,Nilsson TK

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The relationship between patient characteristics and posaconazole exposures was evaluated in a population pharmacokinetic (PK) model using trial data from neutropenic patients administered oral posaconazole suspension as antifungal prophylaxis. METHODS:Data were analyzed using nonlinear mixed-effects modelin...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： AbuTarif MA,Krishna G,Statkevich P

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) vary considerably in their clinical presentation with regard to the severity and pattern of end-organ involvement. Clinical manifestations range from nonspecific symptoms to life-threatening, multisystem damage caused by eosinophil infiltration and local release...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Schwartz LB,Sheikh J,Singh A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe multiple myeloma (MM) treatment patterns and comorbidities over time in the US. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Study patients were newly diagnosed with MM (ICD-9-CM 203.0x) between 1 July 2006 and 31 March 2014 and had ≥6 months of data prior to the initial MM diagnosis in MarketScan Research Datab...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Song X,Cong Z,Wilson K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was carried out to compare a new, unique chemical strip test for the measurement of urine specific gravity with the traditional methods of hydrometry and refractometry, during water concentration/dilution tests in 12 normal subjects. The pattern of specific gravity results during these serial measurements was ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Gounden D,Newall RG

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective management of influenza depends on early recognition of influenza in the community and on rapid diagnosis. Early recognition is achieved by integrated clinical and laboratory based surveillance programmes in representative populations. The recent introduction of 'near patient tests' for influenza provide inc...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Fleming D,Wood M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An open, multi-centre study was carried out in 117 pregnant women presenting with vaginal candidosis to assess the effectiveness of econazole in providing mycological control and symptom relief, and in preventing, as far as possible, the risk of contamination of the newborn: nearly 50% of the patients were in the last...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Goormans E,Beek JM,Declercq JA,Loendersloot EW,Roelofs HJ,van Zanten A

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the emergence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is linked to modifiable lifestyle and physiological factors, it is increasingly important to concentrate on preventative strategies. For preventative measures to be beneficial it is necessary to clearly identify patients at risk--given that multiple risk factors often c...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： De Backer G

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of oxymorphone extended release (ER) and oxycodone controlled release (CR) in patients with moderate to severe cancer pain. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:This randomized, multicenter, double-blind, 2-period crossover study included adult outpatients (>or= 18 years o...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Gabrail NY,Dvergsten C,Ahdieh H

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study proposed a conception of individualized chemotherapy based on organ selectivity of drug distribution by retrospectively comparing the effect of vinorelbine and capecitabine in patients with metastatic breast cancer. METHODS:Between January 2002 and December 2009, 133 patients with lung metastasis...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Liu XH,Man YN,Cao R,Liu C,Wu XZ

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Most patients with hypertension require antihypertensive combination therapy to achieve BP control. This study investigated the safety and efficacy of the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren combined with the calcium channel blocker amlodipine. METHODS:Overall, 556 patients with hypertension (msDBP > or =95-<11...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Littlejohn TW 3rd,Trenkwalder P,Hollanders G,Zhao Y,Liao W

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the impact of migraine on psychological well-being of young women and to evaluate their communication with physicians about migraine. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:This cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted in Israel and eight European countries (Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Sp...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Dueland AN,Leira R,Cabelli ST

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To evaluate the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and osteoporotic fractures in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients utilizing data within the Veteran's Affairs (VA) Administration system.Methods: A retrospective cohort study utilizing VA system claims (January 2000-...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Sutton SS,Magagnoli J,Cummings TH,Hardin JW,Edun B,Beaubrun A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the efficacy and safety of the concomitant administration of travoprost 0.004% once daily and brinzolamide 0.1% twice daily with those of a fixed combination of latanoprost 0.005%/timolol 0.5% once daily. RESEARCH, DESIGN AND METHODS:Forty-four patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hyp...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Martinez-de-la-Casa JM,Castillo A,Garcia-Feijoo J,Mendez-Hernandez C,Fernandez-Vidal A,Garcia-Sanchez J

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergic rhinitis (AR) can have substantial negative impact on children. Most notably, it can impede learning during the school-age years. Other consequences include adverse behavioral and psychosocial effects, poor quality of life, and potential impact on serious comorbidities, such as asthma. CONSENSUS PA...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Blaiss MS,Allergic Rhinitis in Schoolchildren Consensus Group.

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is growing evidence describing DNA repair genes polymorphisms are related to increased cancer risk including colorectal cancer (CRC). The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between the APE1 Asp148Glu, hOGG1 Ser326Cys, XRCC1 Arg399Gln, XRCC3 Thr241Met, XPD Lys751Gln, XPG Asp1104His po...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Canbay E,Cakmakoglu B,Zeybek U,Sozen S,Cacina C,Gulluoglu M,Balik E,Bulut T,Yamaner S,Bugra D

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The Exenatide BID Observational Study (ExOS) was designed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of exenatide BID use in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a real-world clinical practice setting in the United States. METHODS:Patients were enrolled from 74 practice sites from 9/2007 through 1/2009 and fol...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bergenstal RM,Garrison LP Jr,Miller LA,Hou L,Blickensderfer A,Zagar A,Stanley S,Bhargava A,Wade R,Herman WH

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In epidural analgesia, synthetic opioids increase the potency of amide local anesthetics by modifying their analgesic properties. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare the efficacy and safety of bupivacaine with ropivacaine and levobupivacaine in combination with sufentanil (B...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Lv BS,Wang W,Wang ZQ,Wang XW,Wang JH,Fang F,Mi WD

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the efficacy of the cholesterol absorption inhibitor ezetimibe in patients with refractory familial hyperlipidaemia or intolerant to statin therapy. METHODS:This prospective study assessed the safety and efficacy of ezetimibe in 200 patients with refractory familial hyperlipidaemias not achiev...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Wierzbicki AS,Doherty E,Lumb PJ,Chik G,Crook MA

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00