Anti-venom-induced myelopathy in a semipoisonous snakebite.

abstract：:The difficulties in establishing a diagnosis of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) are illustrated in this case report, which attempts to raise awareness of the condition among general physicians, since they are the practitioners most likely to see such acute neurological presentations. Clinical and investiga...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： John L,Khaleeli AA,Larner AJ

更新日期：2003-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to evaluate the use of computed tomography (CT) as the first imaging modality in patients with renal colic and microscopic haematuria. METHODOLOGY:The patients that presented to the emergency service of six health centers with renal colic between January 2017 and January 2018 and were found to have ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Sen V,Ongun S,Sahin MO,Irer B,Kizer O,Dogan B,Yildiz G

更新日期：2020-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Sulphonylureas (SUs) and biguanides (metformin) are the current mainstays in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and represent the most commonly used oral hypoglycaemic agents (OHAs). In recent years, a variety of new OHAs have become available, including thiazolidinediones, glinides, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors,...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Philippe J,Raccah D

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer (BC) accounts for >30% of all new cancer patients among women but with increased early detection rates and improved adjuvant therapy, the 5-year survival rate presently reaches >85%. As the number of BC survivors increases, research into the sequelae of the cancer and its treatment on quality of life is ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Gomide LB,Matheus JP,Candido dos Reis FJ

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the commonest lethal inherited conditions among Caucasians. It affects multiple organ systems and exhibits a range of clinical problems of varying severity. Life expectancy has improved in recent years as treatment regimes have become more intensive, but current treatments are expensive,...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lees CM,Smyth RL

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sotos syndrome is characterised by accelerated growth, acromegalic appearance, mental retardation and social maladjustment. Most cases are sporadic, but familial cases have also been reported. We report a case of Sotos syndrome presenting with chronic renal failure due to autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Cefle K,Yildiz A,Palanduz S,Ozturk S,Ozbey N,Kylyçaslan I,Colakoglu S,Balci C

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is important for primary care physicians to recognise rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus patients as high-risk groups for atherosclerosis, requiring aggressive risk-factor modification. Recent studies suggest that this increased risk is not explained by an excess of traditional risk factors, but ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Farzaneh-Far A,Roman MJ

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular diseases are the principal causes of mortality in middle-aged people and in older people. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common of the cardiovascular diseases; high serum levels of cholesterol are associated with atherosclerosis and an increased risk of CHD. Cholesterol homeostasis is achieved...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Gylling H

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is classified mainly as a neurodegenerative disease. Recent research, however, has shown that inflammatory mechanisms are also associated with AD and that they could have a role in contributing to the pathogenesis of this disease. The evidence is based on histopathological brain studies, labor...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Gupta A,Pansari K

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:Persistence with antimuscarinic (AM) drugs prescribed for overactive bladder (OAB) is poor. This study aimed to compare persistence and adherence with the beta-3-adrenoceptor agonist mirabegron (MIR) vs AMs over 12 months. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This retrospective cohort analysis included pat...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Wagg AS,Foley S,Peters J,Nazir J,Kool-Houweling L,Scrine L

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We recently described early rigid retrograde endoscopic realignment of the disrupted urethra under caudal anaesthesia in the outpatient setting. This retrospective study was performed to evaluate our medium-term results. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective review of patients who had early rigid retrograde e...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Olapade-Olaopa EO,Atalabi OM,Adekanye AO,Adebayo SA,Onawola KA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to investigate how patients' expectations about and experiences with insulin therapy contribute to diabetes treatment satisfaction. METHODS:The Expectations about Insulin Therapy (EAITQ) and the Experience with Insulin Therapy Questionnaires (EWITQ) were administered at baseline and end-p...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Naegeli AN,Hayes RP

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This review examines the available data on the efficacy of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) for treating the commonly missed climacteric symptoms of menopause. DISCUSSION:Although some women may pass through the menopausal transition phas...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Warren MP

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This was a post hoc analysis to determine whether baseline severity of depression influenced the efficacy of duloxetine in treating major depressive disorder (MDD) and to better characterise the symptom response profile for duloxetine in patients with mild, moderate or more severe depression. METHODS:Data were po...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Shelton RC,Prakash A,Mallinckrodt CH,Wohlreich MM,Raskin J,Robinson MJ,Detke MJ

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We prospectively enrolled 207 patients (121 were 75 or older and 86 younger than 75) who were admitted to three Respiratory Monitoring Units. The primary outcomes were intubation and mortality rates; the secondary outcomes were changes in arterial blood gases analysis, non-invasive ventilation (NIV) duration and l...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Nicolini A,Santo M,Ferrera L,Ferrari-Bravo M,Barlascini C,Perazzo A

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：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：:This meta-analysis was undertaken to compare the effects of succinylcholine (SCH) and rocuronium (RCR) on endotracheal intubation (ETI) conditions. Eligible randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were identified via medline and a manual search of references. The frequencies of excellent and unacceptable ETI conditions in...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Karcioglu O,Arnold J,Topacoglu H,Ozucelik DN,Kiran S,Sonmez N

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have impaired balance and hence fall more frequently. Easy application of balance evaluation tests can prevent the loss of time in the outpatient clinic for patients with COPD. In this study, we aimed to compare the efficacy of Berg Balance Scale (...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Yazici O,Ceylan E,Demir Yazici S,Tas Gulen S

更新日期：2020-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess attitudes and beliefs towards benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)/ lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and its treatment among patients and physicians in Latin America, Asia Pacific and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). METHODS:Cross-sectional, quantitative study conducted between December 201...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Ertel P,Adalig B,Demircan I,Lartey B,Manyak MJ

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the cost-effectiveness of acarbose in the management of patients with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) in Sweden, based on progression to type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular (CV) events reported in the STOP-NIDDM trial population, including high-risk subgroups. The cost per patient free from T2D was S...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Quilici S,Chancellor J,Maclaine G,McGuire A,Andersson D,Chiasson JL

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumour markers are used for diagnosis, staging, evaluation of response to treatment, prognosis and detection of recurrences in clinical oncology. In this study, we aim to investigate the levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-I and IGF-binding protein (IGFBP)-III in cases with oesophageal carcinoma. We investigate...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Yilmaz O,Eroglu A,Dag E,Karaoglanoglu N,Yilmaz A

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with gastrointestinal adverse effects, ranging from dyspepsia and peptic ulcer disease to more serious complications such as haemorrhage or perforation. NSAID-induced gastrointestinal toxicity is a significant medical problem worldwide. Misoprostol is effec...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Singh G,Triadafilopoulos G

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explored the characteristics associated with the use of self-care products and practices by people rehabilitating from stroke. A cross-sectional sub-study of the Sax Institute's 45 and Up Study in which 1300 participants who had indicated a doctor had diagnosed them as having had a stroke were mailed a sub-...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Sibbritt D,Steel A,Peng W,Adams J

更新日期：2020-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with groin herniae do not always seek medical advice and, when listed for surgery, often wait many months for elective repair. We audited our emergency admissions for complicated groin herniae to establish whether a change in policy for elective surgery could lower their incidence. We performed a retrospectiv...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Malek S,Torella F,Edwards PR

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous tumour lysis syndrome (STLS) inducing acute uric acid nephropathy, a rare and neglected disease, presents more insidiously than conventional post-treatment tumour lysis syndrome. Although STLS is a serious and potentially fatal complication in patients with neoplastic disorders, few investigations have add...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Hsu HH,Chen YC,Tian YC,Chan YL,Kuo MC,Tang CC,Fang JT,Lee SY,Yang CW

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：:Day-case and short-stay thyroid surgery is carried out routinely around the world. In the UK longer postoperative stay is usually advocated to circumvent/identify potentially catastrophic complications following thyroidectomy. In the current climate of the National Health Service with focus on patient-centred service,...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Mirnezami R,Sahai A,Symes A,Jeddy T

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:People in a first episode of psychosis are receiving increasing attention. This study describes the demographic and clinical diagnostic features of a cohort of 84 cases of first episode psychosis presenting in North Derbyshire from October 1999 to October 2000. Forty-two cases falling within the schizophrenia spectrum...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Rowlands RP

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00