Comparison of spiramycin and clarithromycin for community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections.

abstract：:Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug while its abuse and dependence has an increasing prevalence among the young population. Marijuana smoking affects the circulatory system triggering various cardiovascular events. Of note, recent case reports indicate a possible association with atrial fibrillation (AF)....

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Korantzopoulos P,Liu T,Papaioannides D,Li G,Goudevenos JA

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of diltiazem treatment on symptoms of chronic anal fissures and their long-term outcome were investigated. One hundred and twelve patients were supplied with 6-week course of 2% diltiazem cream for twice-daily topical application. The medical notes and extended follow-up by telephone for 112 patients were ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Nash GF,Kapoor K,Saeb-Parsy K,Kunanadam T,Dawson PM

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Digitalis has been an old but reliable drug for 240 years. Concerns regarding its clinical indications and benefits still exist in the absence of a reduction in all-cause mortality. While intravenous digitalis is used without question in cases of atrial fibrillation, it is still controversial in sinus rhythm, despite ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Abarquez RF Jr

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have demonstrated the beneficial effect of normal and high body mass index (BMI) upon risk of osteoporosis (OP). No study has investigated the prevalence of OP in an older population with a very high BMI (higher than 40 kg/m(2) ). METHODS:Data of patients aged over 50 years that attended for a dual ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Oldroyd A,Mitchell K,Bukhari M

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an unusual presentation of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the thyroid which mimicked an acute infective thyroiditis and was associated with acute stridor and dysphagia. The mode of presentation and diagnosis of thyroid lymphoma are discussed and the value of early fine needle aspiration emphasised. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Arullendran P,Pfleiderer AG

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This review examines the available data on the efficacy of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) for treating the commonly missed climacteric symptoms of menopause. DISCUSSION:Although some women may pass through the menopausal transition phas...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Warren MP

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management approach to non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus among family doctors in Hong Kong was studied using two case histories. In 1996, all 804 fellows, members and associate members of the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians were sent a letter and a questionnaire. Of the 512 who responded, 405 were mal...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lam TP,Chan TY

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the efficacy and safety of dipeptidyl peptidase 4-inhibitors (DPP4-I) compared with sulphonylureas in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) mellitus. METHOD:Randomised controlled trials were collected from PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar and conference. The primary outcome was the change in HbA1c. Secondary o...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Zhou JB,Bai L,Wang Y,Yang JK

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explored the characteristics associated with the use of self-care products and practices by people rehabilitating from stroke. A cross-sectional sub-study of the Sax Institute's 45 and Up Study in which 1300 participants who had indicated a doctor had diagnosed them as having had a stroke were mailed a sub-...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Sibbritt D,Steel A,Peng W,Adams J

更新日期：2020-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guidelines for injury care are increasingly moving away from surgical management towards less invasive procedures but there is a knowledge gap on how these recommendations are influencing practice. We aimed to assess inter-hospital variation in surgical intensity for injury admissions and evaluate the correl...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Patton MP,Moore L,Farhat I,Tardif PA,Gonthier C,Belcaid A,Lauzier F,Turgeon A,Clément J

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urea is a major component of many daily skincare products which is widely used. Its role in the treatment of, for example atopic skin, atopic eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis, is undisputed. However, the mode of action of urea is partly still elusive and goes far beyond its assumed passive role. This article shall elu...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Dirschka T

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The association between inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) use and pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) development is uncertain. We conducted a population-based case-control study to investigate whether ICS use increases the risk of developing TB. METHODS:Tuberculosis patients aged 18 years and older were identified using the ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Chung WS,Chen YF,Hsu JC,Yang WT,Chen SC,Chiang JY

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aims of this study were to determine the diagnostic yield of a dedicated heart failure diagnosis clinic and the impact of using different guideline recommended N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) referral thresholds on diagnosis and referral patterns. METHODS AND RESULTS:Patients referred by...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Fazal IA,Bhagra SK,Bailey KM,Dermot Neely R,MacGowan GA,Skinner JS

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of thromboprophylaxis is to minimise the incidence of clinically relevant venous thromboembolism (VTE) but in many trials designed to determine the efficacy of thromboprophylactic agents, asymptomatic VTE is included in the primary endpoint. Since asymptomatic events occur much more frequently than symptomatic...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lalourcey L

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) syndrome is an extremely rare manifestation of feto-fetal transfusion syndrome. This condition is seen in monozygotic twin pregnancies, where the affected twin is perfused retrogradely by the healthy twin. The affected twin presents with bizarre malformations such as acardia and...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Sen S,Esen UI,Sturgiss SN

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is presented of a patient who described a koro-like syndrome related to amfetamine use; this consisted of a perception that his penis had reduced in size and was at risk of being sucked into his body. He described this as Whizz-Dick. This condition was also reported independently by amfetamine users attending a...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Bloor RN

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 31-year-old para 1 had a radical hysterectomy for stage 1A adenocarcinoma of the cervix. She developed skin incision metastasis five years later in spite of normal regular vault smears. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Selo-Ojeme DO,Bhide M,Aggarwal VP

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with severely increased blood pressure often present to the emergency department. Rapid lowering of blood pressure can precipitate or worsen end organ damage. We report two cases that developed cerebrovascular and cardiovascular adverse events associated with aggressive treatment of increased blood pressure b...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Yanturali S,Akay S,Ayrik C,Cevik AA

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite efforts to diagnose and treat hypertension effectively, the goal of lowering blood pressure (BP) levels is rarely achieved, as treatment is often initiated with a single antihypertensive agent. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of a first-line fixed-dose combination treatment compared...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Scholze J,Bida M,Hansen A,Juncken D,Rangoonwala B,Ritz A,Schnitker J,Dörffel Y

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In clinical practice, hyponatraemia was frequently found in patients with hydrocephalus. We conducted this study to determine the prevalence and risk factors for hyponatraemia in patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed all patients with NPH who were admitted to...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Chou CY,Liu JH,Wang SM,Yang YF,Lin HH,Liu YL,Huang CC

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 62-year-old man presented with a five-day history of a 'flu-like' illness, epigastric pain and a state of increasing confusion. His serum values for amylase and glucose were grossly elevated, as was the creatine kinase (CK) activity, being 23 times above the upper limit of normal. CK-MB was less than 5% of his total...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Randeva HS,Bolodeoku J,Mikhailidis DP,Winder AD,Press M

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the association between illicit drug use (IDU) and cardiometabolic disease risk factors (CDRF) in a nationally representative sample of adults. METHODS:The 2005-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys data from 20- to 45-year-old adults (n = 8738) were utilised to analyze the relation...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Vidot DC,Arheart KL,Prado G,Bandstra ES,Messiah SE

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current therapy in Russia for long-term management of asthma is mainly non-steroidal. This provided the opportunity to compare the efficacy and safety of formoterol (Oxis) Turbuhaler plus budesonide (Pulmicort) Turbuhaler with budesonide Turbuhaler alone in adults (n=338) with mild to moderate asthma who had little pr...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Chuchalin AG,Ovcharenko SI,Goriachkina LA,Sidorenko IV,Tsoi AN,Epoch Study Group.

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to clarify whether impaired fasting glucose (IFG), impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or both (IFG/IGT) represent the most severe impairment in insulin resistance (IR) and insulin secretion. Among the 159 Chinese subjects, 21 were diagnosed as having IFG, 103 as having IGT and 35 as having both. IR and beta-ce...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Hsieh CH,Kuo SW,Hung YJ,Shen DC,Ho CT,Lian WC,Lee CH,Fan SC,Pei D

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ranitidine is one of the widely prescribed H2 receptor antagonists in the treatment of peptic ulcer. It is well tolerated and has few side-effects. Vasculitic rash occurring in association with ranitidine has been described. We report a case of a 39-year-old man who developed a purpuric rash, polyarthritis, abdominal ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Prajapati C,Casson IF

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic endometriosis is extremely rare. The diagnosis is often missed and treatment is delayed. A 37-year-old woman was referred to the gynaecology department with vague abdominal pains. She had a past history of pelvic endometriosis and hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Further investigations in due...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Bohra AK,Diamond T

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although mild asthmatics form the majority of asthma sufferers, there is a relative paucity of evidence-based treatment compared with severe asthmatics. OBJECTIVE:We have performed an up-to-date review of the literature on therapy in this group of patients who form an overlooked but important majority. Pote...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Koh MS,Irving LB

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alternatives to acute hospital admission are required to accommodate the increasing pressures on health services. Since physiotherapists and occupational therapists are integral to inpatient teams, they may also be integral to admission replacement services, and thus their roles in these services merit inves...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Harris C,Ignatowicz A,Lasserson DS

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:People with genuine anxiety disorders can be misdiagnosed and mismanaged, because of negative public and professional attitudes to anxiety and the 'worried well'. Misdiagnosis includes not taking symptoms seriously and giving patients pejorative labels such as 'personality disorder' or 'inadequate'. This can lead to m...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Davies MR

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the commonest lethal inherited conditions among Caucasians. It affects multiple organ systems and exhibits a range of clinical problems of varying severity. Life expectancy has improved in recent years as treatment regimes have become more intensive, but current treatments are expensive,...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lees CM,Smyth RL

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00