Prevalence of bacteria in the nipple discharge of patients with duct ectasia.

abstract：AIMS:The main objective of this study was to see whether diabetes is associated with an increased collision risk and to test the effect of age and gender on the overall collision risk for diabetes drivers. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-eight studies were included in meta-analysis, using mean age, gender, continent and ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Hostiuc S,Negoi I,Hostiuc M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a previous report the effectiveness of intraperitoneal bupivacaine in reducing pain following laparoscopic cholecystectomy was demonstrated. Other methods of pain relief are commonly used but none has been compared following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In two further studies we have compared the analgesic effect ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Johnson RC,Hedges AR,Morris R,Stamatakis JD

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory physicians often encounter patients with chronic cough. The evaluation and outcome of such patients by centres with established diagnostic protocols has been well described. By contrast, little is known about patients referred to general respiratory clinics where no such protocol exists. We describe the fi...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： McGarvey LP,Heaney LG,MacMahon J

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cigarette smoking induces a significant oxidant effect related to variety of free radical-related diseases often affecting the upper respiratory tract, unless it is effectively compensated by the antioxidant barriers of the humans. In the present study, the evaluation of the antioxidant compensatory mechanisms, by est...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Charalabopoulos K,Assimakopoulos D,Karkabounas S,Danielidis V,Kiortsis D,Evangelou A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Infection is a major cause of increased mortality after a liver transplant (LT). This study sought to identify the incidence, prevalence and risk factors of microbial infection for recipients who underwent LT using grafts from donors after cardiac death (DCD). METHODS:We retrospectively analysed the frequency and ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Zhang ML,Xu J,Zhang W,Liu XY,Zhang M,Wang WL,Zheng SS

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After more than 20 years, the conflict of interest (COI) movement has failed to substantiate its central claim that interactions between physicians, researchers and the medical products industry cause physicians to make clinical decisions that are adverse to the best interests of their patients. The COI movement's ins...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Hong PS,Sulke AN,Yousef ZR

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：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：AIMS:Our goal was to determine the effect of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) consensus algorithm for the initiation and adjustment of type 2 diabetes (T2D) therapy, published in 2006, on the incidence of early metformin monotherapy (EMM), defined as ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Huang EA,Zdon GS,Moore RJ,Jane Moran H,Quick WW

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The coexistence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HTN) worsens clinical outcomes and contributes to increased morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to analyse the length of stay and healthcare costs by calculating the direct and indirect costs of diabetes with coexisting hypertensio...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Sharma A,Baldi A,Kumar Sharma D

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Investigate if angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) decreases risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) in hypertensive patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) not on dialysis. METHODS:All hypertensive patients with CKD not on dialysis in outpatient department of China Medical University Hospital from 20...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Chou CY,Wang SM,Chang PH,Kuo HL,Chang CT,Liu JH,Wang IK,Yang YF,Liang CC,Huang CC

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To demonstrate the benefit of the combination amlodipine/valsartan 5/160 mg over amlodipine 10 mg, in producing a lower incidence of peripheral oedema for a comparable mean sitting systolic blood pressure (MSSBP) reduction. METHODS:After a 4-week amlodipine 5 mg run-in phase, inadequately controlled hypertension ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Schrader J,Salvetti A,Calvo C,Akpinar E,Keeling L,Weisskopf M,Brunel P

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS OF THE STUDY:Patient comprehension is a critical part of meeting medical ethics standards of informed consent in study designs. The aim of the study was to determine if sufficient literature exists to require clinicians to disclose the specific risk that COVID-19 vaccines could worsen disease upon exposure to chal...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Cardozo T,Veazey R

更新日期：2020-10-28 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：OBJECTIVES:Effective and efficient communication is crucial in healthcare. Written communication remains the most prevalent form of communication between specialised and primary care. We aimed at reviewing the literature on the quality of written communication, the impact of communication inefficiencies and recommendat...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Vermeir P,Vandijck D,Degroote S,Peleman R,Verhaeghe R,Mortier E,Hallaert G,Van Daele S,Buylaert W,Vogelaers D

更新日期：2015-11-01 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：: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：:High plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) levels are potential risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The risk profile of white coat hypertension (WCHT) has not yet been completely clear. In this study, we aimed to determine the plasma levels of PAI-1, markers of fibrinolysis and increased cardiovascular diseas...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Coban E,Ozdogan M

更新日期：2004-06-01 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：AIMS:To describe the mechanisms of action of denosumab, a novel antiresorptive agent, contrasting it with other antiresorptive and anabolic osteoporosis treatments. METHODS:Published papers related to the mechanism of action of approved osteoporosis treatments were sought through MEDLINE searches. FINDINGS:Osteoporot...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Hanley DA,Adachi JD,Bell A,Brown V

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Snoring is a very common source of complaints from partners and neighbours. Snorers themselves are less likely to be affected, unless they have associated daytime sleepiness caused by the sleep disruption from obstructive sleep apnoea. There is increasingly firm evidence that obstructive sleep apnoea is associated wit...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Jarvis S,Rees PJ

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Malnutrition is a crucial health problem predominantly in the developing countries. Malnutrition in children is one of the main risk factors for diseases and mortality. Club foot or congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) is the most common form of congenital orthopaedic abnormality. Over the past 20 years, th...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Muzzammil M,Mughal A,Qadir A,Mughal A,Effendi J,Bhatti A,Minhas MS

更新日期：2020-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluid in the pleural space is a common sequela of a wide range of diseases which may be pulmonary, pleural or extrapulmonary. As the differential diagnosis is wide, a systematic approach to investigation and diagnosis is recommended. This review highlights the important features and recommendations for the investigati...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： McGrath EE,Blades Z,Needham J,Anderson PB

更新日期：2009-11-01 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：:A case of alexia without agraphia is presented. It is a rare but classic disconnection syndrome, first described by Dejerine in 1892. Recent advances in modern neuroimaging techniques such as FLAIR MRI can now localise in vivo the site of origin of the syndrome, especially when computerised axial tomogram of the brain...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Imtiaz KE,Nirodi G,Khaleeli AA

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The ENDURANCE study evaluated the efficacy of vardenafil, a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, in men with erectile dysfunction (ED), by measuring the duration of erection leading to successful intercourse using a stopwatch as the assessment instrument. METHODS:This was a randomised, multicentre, dou...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Rosenberg MT,Adams PL,McBride TA,Roberts JN,McCallum SW

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite efforts to diagnose and treat hypertension effectively, the goal of lowering blood pressure (BP) levels is rarely achieved, as treatment is often initiated with a single antihypertensive agent. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of a first-line fixed-dose combination treatment compared...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Scholze J,Bida M,Hansen A,Juncken D,Rangoonwala B,Ritz A,Schnitker J,Dörffel Y

更新日期：2006-03-01 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：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：INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE:The need for aggressive efforts to help tobacco users quit remains a healthcare priority. Brief interventions delivered in the healthcare environment continue to be a valuable component of a comprehensive tobacco control policy. Unfortunately, such treatments are offered less often than desired...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Payne TJ,Gaughf NW,Sutton MJ,Sheffer CE,Elci OU,Cropsey KL,Taylor S,Netters T,Whitworth C,Deutsch P,Crews KM

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00