A survey of patient satisfaction after day case surgery.

abstract：:Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a recognised complication following kidney transplantation, but the incidence varies according to the geographical area. Although it is a rare tumour, its incidence increases dramatically after solid-organ transplantation. The immunosuppressive medications reactivate human herpes virus 8, whic...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kolhe N,Mamode N,Van der Walt J,Pattison J

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cigarette smoking induces a significant oxidant effect related to variety of free radical-related diseases often affecting the upper respiratory tract, unless it is effectively compensated by the antioxidant barriers of the humans. In the present study, the evaluation of the antioxidant compensatory mechanisms, by est...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Charalabopoulos K,Assimakopoulos D,Karkabounas S,Danielidis V,Kiortsis D,Evangelou A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We analysed the effectiveness and safety of outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in patients admitted to home hospitalisation units (HHU). METHODS:Retrospective multicentre study of patients with AECOPD included in the Spanish OPAT ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Ponce González MA,Mirón Rubio M,Mujal Martinez A,Estrada Cuxart O,Fiuza Perez D,Salas Reinoso L,Fernández Fabrellas E,Chiner Vives E

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：INTRODUCTION:To evaluate the efficacy of Daptomycin (DPT) lock therapy in the treatment of Grampositive long-term catheter-related bloodstream infections (LT-CRBI). PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective review of all patients receiving DPT lock therapy for the treatment of LT-CRBI from December 2009 to May 2010 was con...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Del Pozo JL,Rodil R,Aguinaga A,Yuste JR,Bustos C,Montero A,Espinosa G,García-Fernández N

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the interventions by general practitioners on cardiovascular risk factors among persons without a history of cardiovascular disease attending for a cardiovascular check-up. All inhabitants of three Belgian towns aged between 45 and 64 years were invited for a cardiovascular check-up...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Devroey D,Kartounian J,Vandevoorde J,Betz W,Cogge M,De Man B,De Ridder L,Block P,Van Gaal L

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this prospective qualitative study over 12 months, we evaluated the educational and clinical effectiveness of a new final year undergraduate programme in a London medical school (Guy's, King's and St Thomas'). A stratified sample of 17/360 final year students were interviewed four times, and the content was assesse...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lempp H,Seabrook M,Cochrane M,Rees J

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The following article reviews treatment for acne vulgaris. Selection of therapy should be based on clinical appearance taking into account lesion type and severity, as well as identification of acne scarring and the psychosocial disability caused by the disease. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Layton AM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nisoldipine coat-core (nisoldipine CC), an extended-release once-daily formulation, is an effective treatment for mild-to-moderate hypertension, providing sustained blood pressure control over the 24-hour dosing interval. Nisoldipine CC is highly vascular selective. It causes neither reflex tachycardia nor symptomatic...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Zannad F

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the long-term clinical and economic outcomes of biphasic insulin aspart 70/30 (BIAsp 70/30) treatment vs. insulin glargine in insulin naïve, type 2 diabetes patients failing oral antidiabetic drugs in a Swedish setting. METHODS:A published and validated computer simulation model (the CORE Diabet...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Goodall G,Jendle JH,Valentine WJ,Munro V,Brandt AB,Ray JA,Roze S,Foos V,Palmer AJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a clinical dilemma in western countries and in China. To investigate the causes and prognosis of FUO, 208 patients with FUO admitted to a large university hospital in China were investigated. The final diagnoses established in 158 cases (75.96%) were: infectious disease in 66 cases (31...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Zhiyong Z,Bingjun L,Xiaoju L,Xinjian F,Ping F,Wenya W

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The impacts of renin-angiotensin system (RAS)-targeting antihypertensive drugs on Alzheimer's disease (AD) remain controversial. We performed this meta-analysis to evaluate the precise value of RAS-targeting antihypertensive drugs in terms of attenuating incidence of AD and slowing down cognitive decline in p...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Ye R,Hu Y,Yao A,Yang Y,Shi Y,Jiang Y,Zhang J

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite differences in design, many large epidemiological studies using well-powered multivariate analyses consistently provide overwhelming evidence of a link between erectile dysfunction (ED) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Preclinical evidence suggests that several common pathophysiological mechanisms are ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kirby M,Chapple C,Jackson G,Eardley I,Edwards D,Hackett G,Ralph D,Rees J,Speakman M,Spinks J,Wylie K

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to describe the occurrence, angulation and mesialisation ratio of the ectopic eruption of the maxillary permanent first molar (PFM) and its correlation with the pathological resorption of maxillary primary second molar (PSM). METHODS:This retrospective study was performed using the ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Caliskan S,Tuloglu N,Ozdemir C,Kizilaslan S,Bayrak S

更新日期：2020-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed the present study to compare patients with migraine and tension-type headache (TTH) in their behaviour during the attacks and the manoeuvres to relieve the pain. One hundred thirty consecutive patients with either migraine (n = 75) or TTH (n = 55) were questioned (including the use of a checklist) concern...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Bag B,Karabulut N

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated individuals' language preferences for discussing obesity and binge eating. METHOD:Participants (N = 817; 68.3% female) were an online community sample. They rated the desirability of terms related to obesity and binge eating, and also completed psychometrically established eating-disorde...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lydecker JA,Galbraith K,Ivezaj V,White MA,Barnes RD,Roberto CA,Grilo CM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years the complexities and heterogeneity of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have been recognised. Most PCOS sufferers with amenorrhoea, menstrual dysfunction, hirsutism, acne and infertility can be evaluated and safely managed in primary care. It is prudent to remember that all women with PCOS are at risk...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Gupta S

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The coexistence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HTN) worsens clinical outcomes and contributes to increased morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to analyse the length of stay and healthcare costs by calculating the direct and indirect costs of diabetes with coexisting hypertensio...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Sharma A,Baldi A,Kumar Sharma D

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Invasive meningitis and pneumonia caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is an important cause of childhood mortality in countries where Hib vaccination is not routine. We evaluated the non-inferiority of a licensed Hib vaccine, PRP-CRM(197) compared with a second licensed Hib vaccine, PRP-T, followin...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Jun L,Yuguo C,Zhiguo W,Jinfeng L,Huawei M,Xiuhua L,Yonggui Z,Yanhua X,Kong Y,Hongtao L,Yuliang Z

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current study compared the effectiveness of the graduated tuning fork (128 Hz) and the neurothesiometer in assessing vibration sensation perception in patients presenting with type II diabetes mellitus. A quota sample of patients (n = 21; age range 43-73 years) were assessed using the neurothesiometer and tuning f...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： O'Neill J,McCann SM,Lagan KM

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a heterogenous disease with complex pathogenesis. AIM:In this review, we summarise recent progress in the understanding of SLE pathogenesis and discuss implications for the treatment of SLE patients using standard and experimental medications. CONCLUSIONS:The discovery...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Ermann J,Bermas BL

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is an uncommon form of congestive heart failure, afflicting obstetric patients around the time of delivery. The epidemiology of PPCM is infrequently reported. To the best of our knowledge, there has been no report from Asia. OBJECTIVE:To define the prevalence, presentation...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Chee KH,Azman W

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a result of incessant genetic discoveries and remarkable technological advancements, the availability and the consequent consumer's request for genetic testing are growing exponentially, leading to the development of a 'parallel' market, i.e. the direct-to-consumer (DTC) testing, also known as 'direct access testin...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lippi G,Favaloro EJ,Plebani M

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the relationship of elevated serum uric acid levels and cardiovascular disease has been established in a great number of studies, the causal relevance of this finding remains ambiguous. An approach to evaluate the causal relevance of biomarkers is to exploit the natural randomised allocation of alle...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kei A,Koutsouka F,Makri A,Elisaf M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aim of this study was to describe and compare treatment modifications and discontinuation, adherence levels and response to treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes initiating on low-dose vs. standard-dose statin treatment. METHODS:A 2-year follow-up cohort study was performed using data from the Groningen ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： de Vries FM,Voorham J,Hak E,Denig P

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult Indonesian outpatients were randomised to receive either valsartan 80 mg once daily or captopril 25 mg twice daily for 8 weeks. The main criterion for tolerability was the incidence of adverse events. The primary efficacy variable was the change in mean sitting diastolic blood pressure (SDBP) from baseline to en...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Prabowo P,Arwanto A,Soemantri D,Sukandar E,Suprihadi H,Parsudi I,Markum MS,Kabo P,Atmoko R,Prodjosudjadi W

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of alexia without agraphia is presented. It is a rare but classic disconnection syndrome, first described by Dejerine in 1892. Recent advances in modern neuroimaging techniques such as FLAIR MRI can now localise in vivo the site of origin of the syndrome, especially when computerised axial tomogram of the brain...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Imtiaz KE,Nirodi G,Khaleeli AA

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to identify the aerobic and the anaerobic microorganisms which can be related to duct ectasia. The patients were divided into two groups. Group 1 comprised 100 patients with coloured nipple discharge (duct ectasia group), and Group 2 (the control group) was composed of 50 patients without nip...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Rahal RM,Júnior RF,Reis C,Pimenta FC,Netto JC,Paulinelli RR

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Headache is frequently reported as one of the neurological manifestations of essential thrombocythaemia (ET) and other myeloproliferative neoplasms. It is associated with considerable morbidity; yet, it is a frequently under-recognised symptom. In patients with ET, headaches may be attributable to the disease, to the ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Frewin R,Dowson A

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility of using low dose radiation and low concentration contrast media in enhanced CT examinations in children with congenital heart disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ninety patients with congenital heart disease were randomly divided into three groups of 30 patien...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Liu Z,Song L,Yu T,Gao J,Zhang Q,Jiang L,Liu Y,Peng Y

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00