Caspofungin in the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis.

abstract：:Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a nerve entrapment disorder, involving the median nerve when it passes the carpal tunnel at the wrist. Using a case-control methodology, 312 electrophysiologically confirmed CTS patients with mean age of 51.3+/-9.4 (27-74) years (81.7% women) and 100 controls with mean age of 50.4+/-9.2...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Tan EK,Koh KK,Arulanandam S,Lo YL

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of acute myocardial infarction in an HIV-infected patient without significant coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors. The patient underwent rescue percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), with a successful outcome. We presume a possible pathogenetic role of anti-retroviral therapy an...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Saporito F,Micari A,Raffa S,Cerrito M,Micari G,Grassi R

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of minor bleeding, which is mostly accepted by patients. We aimed to assess whether continuation of anticoagulation despite minor bleeding is associated with a higher level of knowledge on AF and anticoagulation. METHODS AND ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Metzgier-Gumiela A,Skonieczny G,Konieczyńska M,Desteghe L,Heidbuchel H,Undas A

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elevated levels of blood lipids are considered a major modifiable risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases. The optimal management of dyslipidaemia remains inadequate worldwide. Accordingly, there is an increasing need to evaluate the basis that health care providers are using to control dy...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Rababa'h AM,Mustafa R,Rabab'ah M,Khasawneh M,Ababneh M,Khraisha S,Altarabsheh SE

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Fracture of the penis can be managed conservatively or surgically. Conservative management is associated with a high morbidity, and early surgical repair of the fracture is usually recommended in order to prevent complications. Because a fractured penis is swollen throughout its length, it is difficult to identify the...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Naraynsingh V,Ramdass MJ,Thomas D,Maharaj D

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The consumption of soft drinks has increased considerably during the last decades. Among them, the cola-based preparations are possibly the refreshments with the largest sales worldwide. In addition to the possible detrimental effects of moderate, chronic cola consumption, it has been proposed that the ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Tsimihodimos V,Kakaidi V,Elisaf M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:TT virus (TTV) is a novel DNA virus that has been identified in patients with post-transfusional hepatitis of unknown aetiology. However, its pathogenic role in liver injury remains unclear. To determine its frequency and clinical impact in cryptogenic liver diseases, we investigated the TTV prevalence in patients wit...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kadayifci A,Guney C,Uygun A,Kubar A,Bagci S,Dagalp K

更新日期：2001-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a skin disease characterised by prolonged nodulo-ulcerative lesions of the skin that heals with atrophic scar. Clinical features of CL vary depending on the type of parasite and host immune resistance. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical features of atypical a...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： An I,Aksoy M,Ozturk M,Ayhan E,Erat T,Yentur Doni N,Guldur ME

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Many tachy-brady syndrome (TBS) patients, are implanted a permanent pacemaker (PPM) to allow continuation of anti-arrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy to maintain sinus rhythm. Many of these PPM's are implanted as a preventive measure, in absence of symptomatic bradycardia. Our primary aim was to evaluate pacing use amon...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Amir T,Ilan M,Fishman E,Michowitz Y,Khalameizer V,Katz A,Glikson M,Medina A,Rav Acha M

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ibutilide and propafenone given intravenously in converting recent onset atrial fibrillation (AF). Eighty-two consecutive patients with AF (onset in 2 h to 90 days) were randomly assigned to receive two 10-min infusions, 10 min apart, of either ibutilide (1 mg) or ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Zhang N,Guo JH,Zhang HCh,Li XB,Zhang P,Xn Y

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zoledronic acid inhibits bone resorption for up to 12 months. It is not known whether the duration of this antiresorptive effect extends beyond this period of time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in bone turnover at 12 months (T12) and 18 months (T18) after a single injection of 4 mg of zoledronic a...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Borba VZ,Paz-Filho G,Kulak CA,Seibel MJ,Bilezikian JP

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Randomised controlled trials evaluating the effect of statin use on maintenance of normal sinus rhythm (NSR) after electrical cardioversion (ECV) of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) have demonstrated conflicting results. However, many of these trials were of relatively small size and thus underpowered to adequately...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Bhardwaj A,Sood NA,Kluger J,Coleman CI

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：:Overactive bladder (OAB) affects an estimated 49 million people in Europe, but only a minority receive appropriate treatment. Others are bothered by unacceptable levels of symptoms that severely impair their quality of life and represent a significant financial burden to themselves and to their healthcare providers. R...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kirby M,Artibani W,Cardozo L,Chapple C,Diaz DC,De Ridder D,Espuna-Pons M,Haab F,Kelleher C,Milsom I,Van Kerrebroeck P,Vierhout M,Wagg A

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To develop a management strategy (rehabilitation programme) for erectile dysfunction (ED) after radiotherapy (RT) or androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer that is suitable for use in a UK NHS healthcare context. METHODS:PubMed literature searches of ED management in this patient group together wit...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： White ID,Wilson J,Aslet P,Baxter AB,Birtle A,Challacombe B,Coe J,Grover L,Payne H,Russell S,Sangar V,Van As N,Kirby M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common in older age and in diabetes mellitus (DM). Phosphodiesterase type 5-inhibitors (PDE5-is) are the first-line for ED. We investigated how the type of diabetes and age of males affect the PDE5-i use in the primary care setting. METHODS:From 2018 to 2019, the general pract...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Stedman M,Whyte MB,Lunt M,Albanese M,Livingston M,Gadsby R,Hackett G,Anderson SG,Heald AH

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of Pott's puffy tumour in a 12-year-old. Owing to the late development of the frontal sinuses, frontal sinus infection in children is rare. When present it can lead to osteomyelitis associated with forehead swelling. Early diagnosis and active treatment prevent progression to life-threatening intracra...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Hore I,Mitchell RB,Radcliffe G,De Casso Moxo C

更新日期：2000-05-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacies of different preparations of glucosamine for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS:Systematic searches of the bibliographic databases Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for randomised, double-...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Wu D,Huang Y,Gu Y,Fan W

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：:Thyroid cancer is uncommon with an estimated lifetime risk of 0.8% for women and 0.3% for men. The incidence appears to be increasing by 4% per year and is currently the eighth commonest cancer in women. Managing thyroid cancer is challenging, as no prospective randomised trials exist. Most of the information is deriv...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Nix P,Nicolaides A,Coatesworth AP

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the efficacy of switching from a previous statin monotherapy to ezetimibe/simvastatin (EZE/SIMVA) 10/20 mg vs. rosuvastatin (ROSUVA) 10 mg. METHODS:In this randomised, double-blind study, 618 patients with documented hypercholesterolaemia [low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) > or = 2.59 and < ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Farnier M,Averna M,Missault L,Vaverkova H,Viigimaa M,Massaad R,Vandormael K,Johnson-Levonas AO,Brudi P

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential effect of orlistat on cardiovascular co-morbidities may have been previously underestimated. This study assesses the efficacy of orlistat therapy for weight loss and cardiovascular risk factor reduction in obese patients with cardiovascular risk. This was a 54-week, double-blind, randomised, placebo-cont...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Broom I,Wilding J,Stott P,Myers N,UK Multimorbidity Study Group.

更新日期：2002-09-01 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：AIM:Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) has been associated with depression and a host of neuropsychiatric conditions including dementia. This study assessed the relationship between cerebrovascular findings reported on MRI brain scans and neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) and behavioural problems in patients with Alzheimer's ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Klugman A,Marshall J,Tabet N

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this survey was to ascertain which physiotherapy techniques are currently used, how interventions are assessed and to determine the views of physiotherapists in the UK on the need for further research. Senior physiotherapists in 100 randomly selected hospitals providing respiratory care in the UK were s...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： O'Neill B,Bradley JM,McArdle N,MacMahon J

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a humeral fracture associated with complete radial nerve palsy, where immediate nerve recovery followed decompression. This uncommon type of nerve lesion is referred to as axonamonosis and is not included in the traditional Seddon nerve injury classification. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Marsh AJ,Singh B,Iossifidis A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tonsillectomy is the most commonly performed otolaryngological procedure in most units. There is considerable financial pressure to perform paediatric tonsillectomy as a day case. Responding to concern that day case tonsillectomy might not be welcomed by parents or felt to be in the best interests of the patients, we ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Vowles R,Loney E,Williams H,Gormley-Fleming E,Kulkarni P,Ryan R

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are the most common orofacial impairment, but the relevance of certain clinical features in TMD is not clear. OBJECTIVE:The main objective of this study was to analyse if temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are associated with sociodemographic (eg age, height, weight, body ma...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Delgado-Delgado R,Iriarte-Álvarez N,Valera-Calero JA,Centenera-Centenera MB,Garnacho-Garnacho VE,Gallego-Sendarrubias GM

更新日期：2021-01-02 00:00:00