The stigma of anxiety disorders.

abstract：:A 39-year-old entertainer was referred in November 2000 for suspected secondary hypothroidism found during a routine insurance check. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) was 0.30 mIU/L (NR 0.47-4.68 mIU/L) and total T4 was 21.6 nmol/l (NR 57.9-154.4 nmol/l). She had enjoyed good past health and gave birth to a baby girl...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Chan WB,Chow CC,Cockram CS

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monomeric prolactin (PRL) of molecular weight 23 kDa constitutes up to 95% of adult serum PRL. Macroprolactin is a large antigen-antibody complex of molecular weight greater than 100 kDa and constitutes less than 1% of circulating PRL. Thus, in most cases, hyperprolactinaemia is usually a result of high levels of mono...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Sadideen H,Swaminathan R

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Studies of antimuscarinics for overactive bladder (OAB) typically use objective and subjective measures to assess efficacy, as each provides unique information about patient outcome. We evaluated the relationships between changes in diary-documented OAB symptoms and other patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Crosby RD,Mathias SD,Marshall TS

更新日期：2011-02-01 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：OBJECTIVES:In late July, Cyprus experienced the second epidemic wave of COVID-19. We present the steps taken by the government and evaluate their effect on epidemic trends. MATERIALS:Cyprus Press and Information Office data were analysed. Using an R-based forecasting program, two models were created to predict cases u...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kakoullis L,Eliades E,Papachristodoulou E,Parperis K,Chra P,Constantinidou A,Chatzittofis A,Sampsonas F,Panos G

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Most cases of splenic artery aneurysm are asymptomatic, being found incidentally at the time of investigations (e.g. ultrasound, computed tomography, angiography) or laparotomy for other conditions. Rupture of a splenic artery aneurysm with erosion into the stomach is a rare cause of massive upper gastrointestinal hae...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Moawad M,Ray S,Joseph JV

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for cardiovascular risk reduction remains uncertain. Although previous epidemiological surveys have suggested a clear benefit and nearly 50% mortality risk reduction with HRT in postmenopausal women, recent randomised trials have largely failed to support this. The epidemio...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Chin BS,Futaba K,Jethwa A,Lip GY

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To examine whether the blood pressure (BP) profiles of lumiracoxib and high-dose ibuprofen differed in patients treated with different classes of antihypertensive medications. METHODS:A 4-week, multicentre, randomised, double-blind study has compared the effects of lumiracoxib 100 mg once daily (od) (n = 394) and...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： MacDonald TM,Richard D,Lheritier K,Krammer G

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Intervention studies have shown that angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) may reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is currently unclear whether short-term therapy with ARBs affects metabolic parameters. METHODS:i-RESPOND, a randomised, controlled, multicentre, double-blind study evaluated the effec...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Parhofer KG,Birkeland KI,DeFronzo R,Del Prato S,Bhaumik A,Ptaszynska A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Surgical Nutrition Advisory Team (SNAT) of our hospital, formed in October 1992, decided to study the impact of such a team on the six months before and after its formation on catheter care and nutritional support in total parenteral nutrition. Our study showed that with a dedicated nutritional team, catheter seps...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Png DJ,Ong CL,Chan S

更新日期：1997-09-01 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：AIM:Splenectomised patients are associated with lifelong risk of fatal overwhelming post-splenectomy infection (OPSI), which is mostly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Today OPSI cases can still be reported even in patients with appropriate vaccination. In our study, the levels of vaccine-specific memory B- and T ce...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Gazi U,Karasartova D,Sahiner IT,Gureser AS,Tosun O,Derici MK,Dolapci M,Taylan Ozkan A

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with depressive disorders or subsyndromal symptoms of depression (SSD) often use complementary and alternative therapies, including massage therapy (MT). This systematic review evaluates the evidence, from randomised clinical trials (RCTs), for the effectiveness of multiple sessions of classical Europ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Coelho HF,Boddy K,Ernst E

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amyloidosis commonly involves the liver but clinical features of liver disease are rare. We report a case of cholestasis and hepatic failure in an 85-year-old man due to primary amyloidosis. This has not been reported previously in anyone of this advanced age. We discuss the clinical features of hepatic amyloidosis an...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： McDonald P,Usbourne C,Playfer JR

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paliperidone, the 9-hydroxy metabolite of risperidone, was approved on 20 December, 2006 by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of schizophrenia. It is also being tested for the treatment of bipolar mania. An on-line query of http://www.pubmed.gov and http://www.clinicaltrials.gov for 'paliperidone' ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Citrome L

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gas explosion during diathermy gastrotomy is a very rare occurrence. We report on an unusual case of gas explosion during diathermy gastrotomy in a patient with carcinoma of the gastric antrum. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Inan A,Dener C,Demirci S

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Buprenorphine is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from thebaine. The transdermal formulation of buprenorphine has been available in Belgium for 3 years, during which time the Pain Clinic of the St Elisabeth of Verviers Hospital has gained experience in the use of transdermal buprenorphine for the treatment of moderate-...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Louis F

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Men with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are more likely to have erectile dysfunction (ED) than the general population, as both conditions share risk factors and some drugs used to treat CVD may induce ED as a side-effect. This study was undertaken to assess the efficacy and safety of sildenafil citrate for the treatment...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Olsson AM,Persson CA,Swedish Sildenafil Investigators Group.

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue inflammation has been linked to cancer in several disease models. We tested the association between chronic inflammation and prostate cancer (PCa), as well as high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN), in prostatic needle biopsy specimens. Tissues from 4526 men, who underwent systematic ultrasound-...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Karakiewicz PI,Benayoun S,Bégin LR,Duclos A,Valiquette L,McCormack M,Bénard F,Saad F,Perrotte P

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This randomised, crossover study compared the efficacy, safety, acceptability and patient preference of two multidose powder inhalers (MDPIs)--beclomethasone dipropionate Easyhaler (BDP-EH) and budesonide Turbohaler (BUD-TH)--in 79 stable asthmatics who used inhaled steroids but had no experience of MDPIs. After eight...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Jäger L,Laurikainen K,Leinonen M,Silvasti M

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major concerns remain about the reliability of tympanic thermometers. The aim of this study was to investigate the agreement between rectal and tympanic thermometry and compare this with the repeatability of each method in patients with acute stroke. Tympanic temperature readings were from 0.7 degrees C below to 0.8 d...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Christensen H,Boysen G

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overactivity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) plays a key role in the pathophysiology of heart failure (HF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). RAAS antagonists can significantly improve clinical outcomes, but monotherapy blocks but one step of the RAAS and can be bypassed through compensatory mechanis...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Ziff OJ,Covic A,Goldsmith D

更新日期：2016-07-01 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:Smoking has important health and economic consequences for individuals and society. This study expands the understanding of work-related burden associated with smoking and benefit of smoking cessation across the US, European Union (EU) and China using large-scale, representative survey methodology. METHODS:...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Baker CL,Flores NM,Zou KH,Bruno M,Harrison VJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumours of the perianal region and anal canal are uncommon and can present in a variety of ways. Acute anorectal sepsis is a common condition that usually presents as a painful lump close to the anal margin. Tumours in the perianal region may mimic the symptoms and signs of anorectal sepsis, thereby leading to a delay...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Bracey EE,Mathur P,Dooldeniya M,Joshi A,Dawson PM

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report describes a patient who presented with pyrexia of unknown origin allied with hypertriglyceridaemia (16.2 mmol/l) but not hypercholesterolaemia (4.1 mmol/l). Investigations identified the cause of the pyrexia as an adult T-cell lymphoma of natural killer cell phenotype (CD3[+], CD7[+], anti-TCR alpha/b...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Suryanarayanan S,Wierzbicki AS,Carr R,Ritter JM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Medication errors are a frequent cause of adverse drug events and a major concern for patient safety. This study compared the predictors of error among seven countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany and the Netherlands). METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lu CY,Roughead E

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A significant proportion of COVID-19 patients may have cardiac involvement including arrhythmias. Although arrhythmia characterization and possible predictors were previously reported, there are conflicting data regarding the exact prevalence of arrhythmias. Clinically applicable algorithms to classify COVID...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Rav-Acha M,Orlev A,Itzhaki I,Zimmerman SF,Fteiha B,Bohm D,Kurd R,Samuel TY,Asher E,Helviz I,Glikson M,Michowitz Y

更新日期：2020-10-30 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：:Spontaneous intramural dissection or intramural haematoma of the oesophagus is an unusual condition and has been recognised as a separate clinical entity. The commonest presenting symptoms are chest pain, dysphagia and haematemesis usually affecting women in their sixties and seventies. Conservative management is usua...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Bandyopadhyay P,Patel CU

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00