Comparison of clinical characteristics and high-risk factors in Australian aboriginal and non-aboriginal neonates with necrotising enterocolitis.

abstract：:The wide variation in the way coronary artery disease (CAD) affects different ethnic groups and the associated risk factor profiles of these groups have been extensively studied, but ethnic differences in the clinical manifestations of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have been relatively neglected. The aim of the pr...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Makin A,Silverman S,Lip GY

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Little is known on factors associated with switching and combination use of antidepressants. Our aim was to describe such use and to analyse the association with socioeconomic factors and level of care in Swedish adults aged 20-34 years. METHODS:Individuals, aged 20-34 years, who purchased an antidepressant in Ja...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Andersson Sundell K,Petzold MG,Wallerstedt SM

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this journal, Cummins et al reported an experiment that examined clinicians' predictions of causes of death from subjects' pre-morbid photographs. They found that clinicians performed at chance. The validity of two of their other conclusions are challenged. First, that clinicians routinely form impressions of how a...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lewis MB,Ellis HD

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Prominent anxiety symptoms are related to poor clinical course and outcome in major depressive disorder (MDD). The aim of this randomised, open-label, controlled study is to compare the efficacy and tolerability of mirtazapine in the form of orally disintegrating tablets against paroxetine in treating MDD patients...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kim JE,Yoon SJ,Kim J,Jung JY,Jeong HS,Cho HB,Shin E,Lyoo IK,Kim TS

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients presenting to the emergency department with chest pain are evaluated by emergency physicians in hospitals without cardiology cover 24 h a day. The purpose of this study is to determine the consistency of electrocardiography (ECG) interpretation and chest pain likelihood classification between emergency physic...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Eken C,Goksu E,Eray O,Yalcinkaya S

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of low-density lipoprotein in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD) is well recognised. There is also growing evidence that high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is a powerful inverse predictor for premature CHD and that maintaining a high HDL-C level may guard against atherosclerosis. Patien...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Packard C,Nunn A,Hobbs R,Future Forum Editorial Board.

更新日期：2002-12-01 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：:Both the incidence of twin pregnancy and the demand for prenatal diagnosis are increasing. Unfortunately, biochemical screening and ultrasound scanning are less reliable for prenatal diagnosis in twin pregnancies than in singletons. Amniocentesis and chorionic villous biopsy are usually diagnostic in singleton pregnan...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Edozien LC,Mayers FN,Gowland MR

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of type 2 diabetes is reaching pandemic proportions, impacting patients and healthcare systems across the globe. Evidence suggests that a majority of patients are not achieving recommended blood glucose targets resulting in an increased risk of micro- and macro-vascular complications. AIM:To r...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Woo V,Shestakova MV,Ørskov C,Ceriello A

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Serum sodium overcorrection and hypernatremia are significant health risks. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the risks of vaptans in hypernatremia and serum sodium overcorrection. METHODS:We searched PubMed, Embase, and CENTRAL for randomised controlled trials. We included studi...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Zhou Y,Yang W,Liu G,Gao W

更新日期：2020-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori (Hp) eradication in peptic ulcer disease is associated with a greatly reduced recurrence rate. The optimal drug regimen for HP eradication remains uncertain. It is also unclear if eradication of Hp in duodenitis and antral gastritis improves symptoms. The aims of this study were to compare the effi...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Tan WC,Hogan J,Purkayastha SK,Lombard M,Krasner N

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between psoriasis and cardiomyopathy is understudied in Indian patients. OBJECTIVE:We evaluated psoriasis patients for cardiomyopathy and other echocardiographic abnormalities. METHODS:About 98 (M:F = 67:31) patients with mild to moderate psoriasis aged 18-75 years (mean ± SD = 42.12 ± 12....

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Rana A,Mahajan VK,Mehta KS,Chauhan PS,Kumar M,Sharma A,Sharma R,Dhattarwal N,Sondhi M

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were surging and far outnumbered existing beds. AIMS:To describe how to rapidly convert general wards to intensive care units for critically ill patients with COVID-19. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Comprehensive assessment and analysis of available ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Xiong J,Hu L,Huang S,Li Z,Guo C,Deng J,He M

更新日期：2020-12-17 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：: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：AIM OF THE STUDY:We designed a retrospective, monocentric, observational study to assess the efficacy and short-term side effect profile of desmopressin, a synthetic analogue of antidiuretic hormone, in 42 elderly patients affected by nocturnal polyuria (NP), a subset of nocturia (nocturnal overproduction of urine at n...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Palmieri B,Iannitti T,Morales-Medina JC,Vadalà M

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this survey were to establish the prevalence, onset, severity and impact of incontinence and attitudes towards the availability of advice and treatment in female adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) in Northern Ireland. All female patients (n=59) at the Northern Ireland Regional Adult CF Centre were post...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Moran F,Bradley JM,Boyle L,Elborn JS

更新日期：2003-04-01 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：:In the vast majority of cases, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea and pseudomembranous colitis develop following the use of antibiotics. We report a case in which C. difficile-associated diarrhoea was diagnosed in the absence of previously reported predisposing factors. It transpired that the patient had a col...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Heymann TD,Rampton DS

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, and effective treatment of hyperlipidaemia can prevent development of CHD and significantly reduce the risk for cardiovascular events and mortality in this disease. The advent of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors (...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Hanefeld M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Opioid-induced constipation can have a major negative impact on patients' quality of life. This randomised clinical trial evaluated patient assessment of the efficacy and tolerability of oral prolonged-release (PR) oxycodone when co-administered with oral naloxone PR. METHODS:Two hundred and ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Nadstawek J,Leyendecker P,Hopp M,Ruckes C,Wirz S,Fleischer W,Reimer K

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute pulmonary oedema can sometimes complicate adenotonsillectomy carried out for obstructive sleep apnoea. Early recognition and adequate oxygenation are the key to management. We report such a case; the pathophysiology and management of this rare complication of a common procedure are discussed. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Motamed M,Djazaeri B,Marks R

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 60-year-old man noticed rapid enlargement of a long-standing thyroid goitre, with dysphagia and difficulty in breathing. Thyrotoxicosis was diagnosed. Chest X-ray revealed multiple pulmonary metastases. He underwent near-total thyroidectomy. The histopathology revealed an undifferentiated thyroid carcinoma with some...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Plengvidhya N,Rathanavijitrasilp A,Sangruchi T,Nitiyanant W,Vannasaeng S,Piraphatdist T,Vichayanrat A

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the influence of the S447X variant in lipoprotein lipase (LPL) gene on the response rate to therapy with the thiazolidinedione pioglitazone. A total of 113 diabetic patients were treated with pioglitazone 30 mg for 10 weeks. Response to the pioglitazone treatment was defined by either a >10% relative re...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Wang G,Wang X,Zhang Q,Ma Z

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term safety and tolerability of ezetimibe plus atorvastatin (EZE + ATV) coadministration therapy were compared to those of ATV monotherapy in patients with primary hypercholesterolaemia. Upon completion of a 12 week randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study comparing EZE 10 mg; ATV 10, 20, 40 or 80 mg; E...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Ballantyne CM,Lipka LJ,Sager PT,Strony J,Alizadeh J,Suresh R,Veltri EP

更新日期：2004-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:The association between testosterone deficiency and insulin resistance in men with type 2 diabetes is well established. Current Endocrine Society and European Association of Urology guidelines recommend the measurement of testosterone levels in all men with type 2 diabetes and in men suffering from erectile ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Hackett G,Cole N,Bhartia M,Kennedy D,Raju J,Wilkinson P,Saghir A,Blast Study Group.

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Studies on macrovascular consequences of glucose control in elderly patients (>75 years) with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are lacking. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between HbA(1c) and mortality in this specific population. METHODS:Between 1998 and 1999, 374 primary care patients wit...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： van Hateren KJ,Landman GW,Kleefstra N,Drion I,Groenier KH,Houweling ST,Bilo HJ

更新日期：2011-04-01 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:Budesonide/formoterol is an effective treatment for both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This study compared the efficacy and safety of a novel hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) pressurised metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) formulation of budesonide/formoterol with that of budesonide pMDI and budesonide/fo...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Morice AH,Peterson S,Beckman O,Osmanliev D

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00