Hydrochlorothiazide in combination with potassium-sparing agents in the treatment of hypertension.

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：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 perform an open, non-controlled, multiple-dose, international, multicentre, phase III study to evaluate epoetin zeta, a biosimilar epoetin referenced to epoetin alfa, for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced anaemia in patients with cancer. METHODS:Safety, tolerability and efficacy of subcutaneously admi...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Tzekova V,Mihaylov G,Elezovic I,Koytchev R,Epoetin Zeta Oncology Study Group.

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aripiprazole differs from other atypical antipsychotics in its pharmacological and clinical profile. SCOPE:As aripiprazole has been available in the USA for bipolar mania since 2004, clinical experience-sharing from clinical and research use of this agent can assist with initiation and administration in pra...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Fagiolini A

更新日期：2008-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Most registration studies for new osteoporosis drugs have used a combination of quantitative morphometry (QM) and visual semiquantitative reading (SQ) to define vertebral fractures. However, in the pivotal teriparatide Fracture Prevention Trial (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00670501), vertebral fractures...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Prevrhal S,Krege JH,Chen P,Genant H,Black DM

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Ethics guidelines such as the Declaration of Helsinki and the CIOMS International Ethical Guidelines for Health-related Research Involving Humans require the sponsors, in cooperation with relevant stakeholders, to provide post-trial access (PTA) to intervention and knowledge, especially in clinical trials ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Jimenez EB,Virtudazo JMP,Torres CE,Bernabe RD

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Report efficacy findings from three clinical trials (one phase 2 and two phase 3 [OPUS-1, OPUS-2]) of lifitegrast ophthalmic solution 5.0% for treatment of dry eye disease (DED). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Three 84-day, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled trials. Adults (≥18 years) with DED were r...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Holland EJ,Whitley WO,Sall K,Lane SS,Raychaudhuri A,Zhang SY,Shojaei A

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the safety and efficacy of celecoxib versus diclofenac slow release (SR) plus omeprazole in elderly arthritis patients. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Patients aged≥65 years, with osteoarthritis and/or rheumatoid arthritis, at high gastrointestinal (GI) risk who participated in the CONDOR trial (Cele...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kellner HL,Li C,Essex MN

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in clinical practice and is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) serves as a biologically active organ with important endocrine and inflammatory function. Review An accumulating body of evidenc...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Goudis CA,Vasileiadis IE,Liu T

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: We compare estimates of proportion of days covered (PDC) based on dispensation-only data versus linked prescription and dispensation information, and we analyse their differences in a real-world cohort of patients with osteoporosis.Methods: Prospective cohort study. We compared four alternative measures of ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： García-Sempere A,Hurtado I,Sanfélix-Genovés J,Rodríguez-Bernal C,Peiró S,Sanfélix-Gimeno G

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare clinical characteristics, statin treatment patterns and adherence among patients at different risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) as defined by National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III guidelines. METHODS:Patients ≥ 18 years old with ≥ 1 claim for dyslipidemi...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kern DM,Balu S,Tunceli O,Anzalone D

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Short-term clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of pregabalin in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). This study examined long-term safety and tolerability of pregabalin in patients with GAD, social anxiety disorder (SAD), or panic disorder (PD). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHO...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Montgomery S,Emir B,Haswell H,Prieto R

更新日期：2013-10-01 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：: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：: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：:Two new benzodiazepines, potassium clorazepate (15 mg. at night), and lorazepam (1 mg. t.d.s.) were compared in 50 patients presenting with anxiety in general practice. The response to treatment was assessed clinically and for patient acceptance. The single-dose regime of potassium clorazepate was significantly better...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Harris PG

更新日期：1974-01-01 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:In the four SMILE (Survival of Myocardial Infarction Long-Term Evaluation) studies, early administration of zofenopril in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) showed beneficial effects as compared to placebo and other angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs). This study investigated whether the concomita...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Borghi C,Omboni S,Reggiardo G,Bacchelli S,Degli Esposti D,Ambrosioni E,SMILE (Survival of Myocardial Infarction Long-Term Evaluation) Working Project.

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of methodological choices in a meta-analysis of real-world evidence (RWE) comparing three non-vitamin-K antagonist oral anticoagulants with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for the treatment of patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Methods: Th...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Briere JB,Wu O,Bowrin K,Millier A,Toumi M,Taieb V,Levy P,Coleman CI

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fasting during the month of Ramadan is practiced by over 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide. It remains unclear, however, how this change in lifestyle affects heart failure, a condition that has reached epidemic dimensions. This study examined the effects of fasting in patients with acute heart failure (AHF) usin...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Salam AM,Sulaiman K,Alsheikh-Ali AA,Singh R,Asaad N,Al-Qahtani A,Salim I,AlHabib KF,Al-Zakwani I,Al-Jarallah M,AlMahmeed W,Bulbanat B,Ridha M,Bazargani N,Amin H,Al-Motarreb A,Al Faleh H,Albackr H,Panduranga P,Shehab

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives were to estimate the prevalence of self-treated hypoglycaemia in patients using basal insulin analogues; identify demographic, treatment related and behavioural risk factors; and describe patient and physician responses to these events. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:The GAPP2 (Global Attitude o...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Brod M,Rana A,Barnett AH

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxaprozin (4,5-diphenyl-2-oxazolepropionic acid) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is effective in models of inflammation, pain and pyrexia. It is effective and well tolerated in the clinical management of adult rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), ankylosing spondylitis, soft tissue d...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kean WF

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bioavailability of ofloxacin after a single dose of one of two tablet formulations (200 or 400 mg) or a liquid formulation (1.67 mg/ml) was investigated in 24 healthy male volunteers in an open randomized, crossover design study with a 5-day wash-out period between doses. Plasma concentrations of ofloxacin were de...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Flor S,Beals B

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate posaconazole pharmacokinetics in subjects with different degrees of hepatic impairment compared with matched healthy subjects. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:A total of 37 subjects were enrolled in this open-label, single-dose, parallel-group study; 19 with hepatic impairment and 18 healthy subjects...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Moton A,Krishna G,Ma L,O'Mara E,Prasad P,McLeod J,Preston RA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Statins are hypothesized to have beneficial effects in asthma management through their pleiotropic anti-inflammatory effects. Several studies have examined this relationship, but have yielded conflicting results. This study investigates the effect of statin use on asthma-related hospitalizations and/or emerge...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Tse SM,Charland SL,Stanek E,Herrera V,Goldfarb S,Litonjua AA,Weiss ST,Wu AC

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：:Adherence to allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is crucial for its efficacy. Subcutaneous AIT requires monthly visits (or more extended in the case of venom immunotherapy), while sublingual AIT is performed with a daily intake of allergen drops. Non-adherence to an AIT schedule and premature discontinuation are common probl...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Pitsios C,Dietis N

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by diminished bone strength, which results in an increased risk of fracture. Currently, osteoporosis is a public health priority due to the large number of individuals affected and the detrimental effect on quality of life. Primary osteoporosis, the most commo...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Brandi ML,Minisola S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia seen in clinical practice and has attracted much attention due to its association with a substantial mortality and morbidity, particularly from stroke, thromboembolism and heart failure. This Editorial Commentary provides a brief overview of the ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Khoo CW,Lip GY

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00