An analysis of an open access general practitioner bone densitometry service.

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

abstract：BACKGROUND:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had a rapid global spread. All individuals of all age groups are at risk of COVID-19. This study aims to describe the knowledge and attitude of Jordanian parents regarding COVID-19 in children, including clinical signs of the disease, modes of transmission and prot...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Abuhammad S

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Urinary tract infections (UTI) and asymptomatic bacteriuria (AB) during pregnancy can result in considerable maternal and foetal adverse outcomes. Production of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) is a major antibiotic resistance mechanism by Enterobacteriaceae. OBJECTIVES:To determine the global preval...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Mansouri F,Sheibani H,Javedani Masroor M,Afsharian M

更新日期：2019-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary intracranial melanomas are rare and occur mainly in young adults. Originating from leptomeningeal melanoblasts and extending into the parenchyma, the tumours closely resemble meningiomas, from which they are radiologically difficult to distinguish despite progress in neuroimaging. Definitive diagnosis is usual...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Farnsworth TA

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient-controlled sedation (PCS) with propofol has been used successfully in various conditions, but controversies exist about its use in sedation of elderly patients for cataract surgery. This study evaluates the efficacy of anaesthetic nurse-controlled sedation (ACS) compared with PCS using the same devic...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Yun MJ,Oh AY,Kim KO,Kim YH

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leptospirosis is a re-emerging spirochetal zoonosis with a worldwide distribution affecting both animals and humans. The clinical syndromes may vary from a subclinical infection to a severe illness. Although it may potentially have a fulminant and fatal course, leptospirosis usually remains as an underdiagnosed cause ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Dursun B,Bostan F,Artac M,Varan HI,Suleymanlar G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Our objective was to compare the efficacy and safety of imidafenacin over fesoterodine in patients with overactive bladder (OAB). METHODS:This study is a randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, fesoterodine-controlled study in patients with continuous OAB symptoms for ≥ 3 months, daily mean voiding frequency (D...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lee KS,Park B,Kim JH,Kim HG,Seo JT,Lee JG,Jang Y,Choo MS

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cases of transient global amnesia (TGA) seen by one consultant neurologist over a 4-year period (2002-2005 inclusive) were identified. Of 10 possible cases, eight fulfilled suggested diagnostic criteria. Five cases were seen as ward consultations, three in outpatient clinics; seven were seen in district general hospit...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Larner AJ

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the accuracy of three non-invasive blood pressure (BP) devices in atrial fibrillation (AF) compared with invasive arterial BP. METHODS:One hundred patients aged 45-90 years, 63% male (50 in AF and 50 age matched controls in sinus rhythm [SR]) were identified with arterial lines measuring beat-...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Eysenck W,Ammar A,Kanthasamy V,Freemantle N,Veasey RA,Patel NR,Furniss SS,Sulke N

更新日期：2019-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Real-life studies are needed to confirm the clinical relevance of findings from randomised controlled trials (RCTs). This study aimed to assess the effectiveness and tolerability of vildagliptin add-on vs. other oral antihyperglycaemic drugs (OADs) added to OAD monotherapy in a real-life setting, and to explore the...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Mathieu C,Barnett AH,Brath H,Conget I,de Castro JJ,Göke R,Márquez Rodriguez E,Nilsson PM,Pagkalos E,Penfornis A,Schaper NC,Wangnoo SK,Kothny W,Bader G

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim was to evaluate 24 hr urine catecholamine, HMMA and HVA excretion in relation to ploidy in phaeochromocytoma. Data from five diploid and nine tetraploid tumours showed a significant reduction in urine noradrenaline (p = 0.02) and HMMA (p = 0.03) in diploid tumours but no difference in adrenaline, dopamine and ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Tormey WP,Fitzgerald RJ,Thomas G,Kay EW,Leader MB

更新日期：2000-10-01 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 patient with AIDS developed oropharyngeal candidiasis. Candida albicans and C. glabrata were isolated from the patient and found to be resistant to fluconazole and itraconazole in vitro. Voriconazole therapy was initiated, but discontinued when the C. albicans strain isolated from the patient was found to be resista...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Garbino J,Lew D,Hirschel B,Rohner P

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Omalizumab, a recombinant, humanised monoclonal antibody against human IgE, will be introduced soon for the treatment of allergic asthma. This antibody binds circulating IgE molecules and inhibits the type I immune response in the lung and other target organs. In the phase II and III studies performed, it demonstrated...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Solèr M

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2006 Meiron Thomas, writing in the British Journal of Surgery, made the following statement about the value of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) as a staging procedure in cutaneous malignant melanoma (1): "Perhaps a more important concern for those hoping to gain reassurance from accurate nodal staging relates to p...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Russell-Jones R

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rationale for medical therapy for otospongiosis is to slow down and eventually stop the phase of bone resorption. There is some increase in the incidence of stapedial otospongiosis in a low-fluoride area compared with a high-fluoride area. Sodium fluoride treatment has a role to play in preventing the onset and pr...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Uppal S,Bajaj Y,Coatesworth AP

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In late December 2019 and on 1st January 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) infecting humans was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Later cases have also been confirmed worldwide. Coronaviruses are RNA viruses that are phenotypically and genotypically diverse. Globally, as of 6th April 2020, lab...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Almaghaslah D,Kandasamy G,Almanasef M,Vasudevan R,Chandramohan S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To analyse the predictive capacity of 15 machine learning methods for estimating cardiovascular risk in a cohort and to compare them with other risk scales. METHODS:We calculated cardiovascular risk by means of 15 machine-learning methods and using the SCORE and REGICOR scales and in 38 527 patients in the Spanis...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Quesada JA,Lopez-Pineda A,Gil-Guillén VF,Durazo-Arvizu R,Orozco-Beltrán D,López-Domenech A,Carratalá-Munuera C

更新日期：2019-10-01 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：: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：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：:Lithium salts have been used in medicine for over a century and are a widely accepted treatment. Clinical practice in the London borough of Barnet led us to suspect that agreed guidelines were not being followed. We checked them against published guidelines and followed up their implementation. A list of patients on l...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Moscovich DG

更新日期：1997-11-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) haemorrhage is a frequent cause of hospital admission. Scoring systems have been devised to identify those at risk of adverse outcomes. We evaluated the Glasgow Blatchford score's (GBS) ability to identify the need for clinical and endoscopic intervention in patients with UGI hae...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Srirajaskanthan R,Conn R,Bulwer C,Irving P

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current lack of sufficient evidence of vitamin D's role in CVD calls for perspective and caution to avoid that health claims, vitamin D testing and supplementations' sales will continue to run well ahead of the scientific evidence. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Viljoen A

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the diagnostic value of the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) voiding-to-storage subscore ratio (IPSS-V/S) in male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). METHODS:A total of 253 men with LUTS were enrolled from January 2005 to July 2010. The voiding (IPSS-V) and storage IPSS (IPSS-S) subscor...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Liao CH,Chung SD,Kuo HC

更新日期：2011-05-01 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：: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：:This trial assessed whether a simple clinical tool can be used to stratify patients with diabetes, according to risk of developing foot ulceration. This was a prospective, observational follow-up study of 3526 patients with diabetes (91% type 2 diabetes) attending for routine diabetes care. Mean age was 64.7 (range 15...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Leese GP,Reid F,Green V,McAlpine R,Cunningham S,Emslie-Smith AM,Morris AD,McMurray B,Connacher AC

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00