Prophylaxis of febrile neutropenia with colony-stimulating factors: the first 25 years.

abstract：:Twenty patients with mild to moderate hypertension participated in a single-blind crossover comparison of treatment with 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide plus 50 mg triamterene and 50 mg hydrochlorothiazide plus 5 mg amiloride in once-daily dosage regimens. After a 2-week run-in period without treatment, patients were alloca...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Dean S,Spencer-Mills L

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind trial was carried out on 116 patients with lower respiratory tract infection and systemic manifestations. One group received co-trimoxazole (480 mg. trimethoprim and 2,400 mg. sulphamethoxazole daily), and the other group received 2 g. tetracycline daily. The trial, as judged by clinical improvements, t...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Sallam MA,Sallam IA

更新日期：1975-01-01 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：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：:A long-term follow-up study was carried out in 44 Type II diabetic patients to confirm the lack of effect of gliclazide on body weight as well as its hypoglycaemic efficacy and tolerance. Patients were assessed for up to 51 months. The results showed no overall significant change in body weight, 21 patients gaining we...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Robb GH,Lowe SM

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the construct validity of the EQ-5D in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). METHODS:All ACS-diagnosed patients discharged from a university-affiliated hospital during a 3-year period were mailed a questionnaire that included the EQ-5D and the SF-8. The EQ-5D includes a visual analogue sca...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Ellis JJ,Eagle KA,Kline-Rogers EM,Erickson SR

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The literature on nonfulfillment of prescription medications spans over three decades of work. There is a wide variation in reported nonfulfillment rates, but no previous study has systematically reviewed this literature to explore the reasons behind this variation. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Gadkari AS,McHorney CA

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who do not adhere to treatment may experience suboptimal outcomes. OBJECTIVE:To examine the association between adherence with imatinib and direct healthcare costs and resource utilization in a large group of privately insured CML patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Wu EQ,Johnson S,Beaulieu N,Arana M,Bollu V,Guo A,Coombs J,Feng W,Cortes J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pattern of renal transplantation has never been described since the introduction of the technique. The purpose of this study was therefore to characterise the pattern of renal transplantation from 1967 to 2000, focusing on renal graft function as a predictor of survival. METHODS:This study was a retrosp...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： McEwan P,Baboolal K,Dixon S,Conway P,Currie CJ

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To better understand depression's impact on family functioning from the perspectives of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and their partners; to develop and test patient and partner versions of a new self-reported measure, the Depression and Family Functioning Scale (DFFS), for use in clinical tri...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： DiBenedetti DB,Danchenko N,François C,Lewis S,Davis KH,Fehnel SE

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A single-blind, between-patient comparative study was carried out in general practice to assess the effectiveness of antacid plus antispasmodic combination tablets (240 mg dried aluminium hydroxide B.P., 144 mg magnesium hydroxide B.P.C., and 5 mg dicyclomine hydrochloride B.P.) and aluminium hydroxide B.P. tablets (5...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kagan G,Rose R

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An acute and chronic dosing pharmacokinetic study of the calcium antagonist nitrendipine was carried out in 8 normotensive volunteers (mean age 80.1 +/- 3.4 years) to investigate if drug accumulation occurred in the elderly. Subjects received 10 mg nitrendipine once daily by mouth for 8 days. Plasma nitrendipine conce...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Crome P,Baksi A,Edwards J,Marley J

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind trial was carried out in 37 patients with osteoarthrosis to compare the efficacy and tolerance of 250 mg diflunisal twice daily with that of 400 mg ibuprofen 3-times daily over an 8-week period. Rating scale assessments were made, at the end of a preceding 1-week, wash-out period on placebo and at regul...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bresnihan B,Hughes G,Essigman WK

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a study of 32 patients, there were 29 cases of intra-uterine fetal death and 3 cases of hydatidiform mole. The intravenous administration of either prostaglandin E1, E2 or F2 successfully induced labor in 29 out of the 32 cases. 2 patients delivered following additional intravenous oxytocin and there was 1 failur...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Roberts G

更新日期：1974-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Healthcare organizations must evaluate the cost effectiveness of the alternative therapies that are available to treat anemia and improve quality of life (QoL) of patients with cancer, that is, erythropoietic protein therapy and blood transfusion. METHODS:Pharmacoeconomic studies that evaluated the cost of ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Cornes P,Coiffier B,Zambrowski JJ

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing skin condition, with signs and symptoms that impact patients' lives and are best measured from the patient perspective. Therefore, there is a need for AD-specific questionnaires that are consistent with Food and Drug Administration guidance and best measuremen...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Foley C,Tundia N,Simpson E,Teixeira HD,Litcher-Kelly L,Bodhani A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Rhizophora mangle aqueous bark extract (RMABE) (CIKRON-H), has been used as antiseptic and skin wound healing promoter. The present study was a randomised, single-blinded, placebo control trial conducted to asses the efficacy of RMABE in treating oral aphthous ulcers. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Patients (n ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： de Armas E,Sarracent Y,Marrero E,Fernández O,Branford-White C

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Differences between interferons have been evaluated for over 20 years. While randomized controlled trial (RCT) data is mainly used for assessments and strong data for causal inferences, it does not necessarily reflect everyday practice. Real-world data may provide additional information. PURPOSE:To assess t...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Einarson TR,Bereza BG,Machado M

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：:In this narrative review, we will discuss some of the significant risks and dramatic consequences that are associated with epilepsy: depression, suicide, seizure-related injuries, and mortality, both in adults and in children. Considering the high prevalence of depression among people with epilepsy (PWE), routine and ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Mesraoua B,Deleu D,Hassan AH,Gayane M,Lubna A,Ali MA,Tomson T,Khalil BA,Cross JH,Asadi-Pooya AA

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：: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:Persisting pain is demoralising and debilitating for patients and their carers. Most patients with chronic pain do not need the services of a specialised pain clinic and are appropriately managed by their general practitioner (GP). METHOD:Interviewers approached 569 GPs to assess their satisfaction with the...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Stannard C,Johnson M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies in several populations have indicated that genetic variation at the apolipoprotein E (apoE) structural locus influences the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and myocardial infarction (MI). This study aimed at investigating whether apoE polymorphism has an allelic and/or genotypic impact on the risk of MI ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kolovou G,Yiannakouris N,Hatzivassiliou M,Malakos J,Daskalova D,Hatzigeorgiou G,Cariolou MA,Cokkinos DV

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Actinic keratosis (AK) is considered an "in situ" non-melanoma skin cancer induced by ultraviolet chronic exposure. Sunscreen and topical anti-inflammatory agents like diclofenac could improve the evolution of this kind of lesions. A topical product containing piroxicam 0.8% and sun filters (50 SPF) (ACTX)...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Agozzino M,Russo T,Franceschini C,Mazzilli S,Garofalo V,Campione E,Bianchi L,Milani M,Argenziano G

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind crossover trial was undertaken to compare the efficacy of sustained-release clonidine and long-acting propranolol in the treatment of 20 patients (8 males and 12 females) with sustained hypertension. Each patient was stabilized with metoprolol with or without diuretic therapy prior to admission to the t...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Rodrigues E,Lawson AA

更新日期：1982-01-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of pregabalin dosed twice daily (BID) for relief of neuro-pathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:The 13-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study randomized 370 patients with PHN to pregabalin (150, 300, or 600 mg/...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： van Seventer R,Feister HA,Young JP Jr,Stoker M,Versavel M,Rigaudy L

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Decision aids (DAs) are increasingly used to operationalize shared decision-making (SDM) but their development is not often described. Decisions about oral anticoagulants (OACs) for atrial fibrillation (AF) involve a trade-off between lowering stroke risk and increasing OAC-associated bleeding risk, and consi...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kaiser K,Cheng WY,Jensen S,Clayman ML,Thappa A,Schwiep F,Chawla A,Goldberger JJ,Col N,Schein J

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: This economic evaluation aims to provide a preliminary assessment of the cost-effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) compared with argon plasma coagulation (APC) when used to treat APC-refractory gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) in symptomatic patients.Methods: A Markov model was constructed t...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Magee C,Graham D,Leonard C,McMaster J,Davies H,Skotchko M,Lovat L,Murray C,Mealing S,Smart H,Haidry R

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00