Carcinoma erysipelatoides from squamous cell carcinoma of unknown origin.

abstract：:There is substantial evidence that many patients with impaired left ventricular function secondary to coronary artery disease may have hibernating or stunned myocardium. The identification of these patients is important, as revascularisation is associated with an improvement in function, and there is some evidence tha...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Redwood SR,Ferrari R,Marber MS

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the efficacy and safety of asenapine for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. DATA SOURCES:The pivotal registration trials were accessed by querying http://www.pubmed.gov, http://www.fda.gov and http://www.clinicaltrials.govfor the search terms 'asenapine' or 'ORG 5222'. STUDY SE...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Citrome L

更新日期：2009-12-01 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

abstract：:Serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) measurement is used to investigate patients with lower urinary tract symptoms and to screen for prostatic malignancy in symptom-free males over 50 years of age. Approximately 60% of patients with early (prostate-confined) occult malignancy show increased serum PSA levels, as do so...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Rosalki SB,Rutherford FJ

更新日期：2000-11-01 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: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：:Current and upcoming treatment options for premature ejaculation (PE) are of global clinical interest. In 2008, the International Society for Sexual Medicine published an evidence-based definition for PE. While there are no US Food and Drug Administration-approved therapies for PE, the American Urological Association ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Hellstrom WJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To assess secondary prevention of fragility fractures by orthopaedic surgeons in the UK and study the effect of multidisciplinary approach in providing secondary prevention. METHODS:A survey was conducted consisting of a postal questionnaire sent to 1000 UK orthopaedic surgeons. 750 valid responses were rece...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Chakravarthy J,Ali A,Iyengar S,Porter K

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increasing number of patients aged>or=70 years are presenting for elective non-cardiac surgery. We undertook this study to: (i) compare the nature and distribution of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in an at risk population of patients aged>or=70 years undergoing elective surgery compared with a younger a...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Naughton C,Feneck RO

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultrasonography is increasingly used by clinicians to identify abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the accuracy of non-radiologist performed ultrasound (NRPUS) for AAA disease to the 'gold standard' of radiologist performed aortic imaging (RPI), intr...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Concannon E,McHugh S,Healy DA,Kavanagh E,Burke P,Clarke Moloney M,Walsh SR

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult Indonesian outpatients were randomised to receive either valsartan 80 mg once daily or captopril 25 mg twice daily for 8 weeks. The main criterion for tolerability was the incidence of adverse events. The primary efficacy variable was the change in mean sitting diastolic blood pressure (SDBP) from baseline to en...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Prabowo P,Arwanto A,Soemantri D,Sukandar E,Suprihadi H,Parsudi I,Markum MS,Kabo P,Atmoko R,Prodjosudjadi W

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In clinical practice, hyponatraemia was frequently found in patients with hydrocephalus. We conducted this study to determine the prevalence and risk factors for hyponatraemia in patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed all patients with NPH who were admitted to...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Chou CY,Liu JH,Wang SM,Yang YF,Lin HH,Liu YL,Huang CC

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proton pump inhibitors are highly effective acid suppressants with decades of use highlighting positive outcomes in millions of patients worldwide, and they offer minimal risk of adverse events. PPIs are considered overutilised when prescribed without an appropriate indication, when patients are left on them 'indefini...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Heidelbaugh JJ,Metz DC,Yang YX

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The porphyrias comprise a group of disorders of the haem biosynthesis pathway that can present with acute neurovisceral symptoms, skin lesions or both. Acute porphyrias present with severe abdominal pain, confusion and seizures which may be life-threatening. Specific treatment with haem preparations should be institut...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Badminton MN,Elder GH

更新日期：2002-05-01 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：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 AND AIMS:The use of herbs and dietary supplements (HDS) alone or concomitantly with medications can potentially increase the risk of adverse events experienced by the patients. This review aims to evaluate the documented HDS-drug interactions and contraindications. METHODS:A structured literature review was...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Tsai HH,Lin HW,Simon Pickard A,Tsai HY,Mahady GB

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Splenectomised patients are associated with lifelong risk of fatal overwhelming post-splenectomy infection (OPSI), which is mostly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Today OPSI cases can still be reported even in patients with appropriate vaccination. In our study, the levels of vaccine-specific memory B- and T ce...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Gazi U,Karasartova D,Sahiner IT,Gureser AS,Tosun O,Derici MK,Dolapci M,Taylan Ozkan A

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：:Tobacco dependence remains the major preventable cause of early mortality and morbidity in the developed world. The primary reinforcer of the dependence is the nicotine present in tobacco smoke and, for many smokers, successful treatment depends upon breaking this dependence. Until recently, the only specific pharmaco...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Balfour DJ

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Variations of dopamine receptor type 2 (DRD2) are among the key factors involved in the pathology of schizophrenia. Presence of certain SNPs in DRD2 gene also amend patients' response to antipsychotics. Keeping in view the genetic diversity among populations and important role of DRD2 polymorphisms in schizophrenia...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Amir QU,Hanif F,Washdev W,Bilwani F,Usman Simjee S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study were to compare the performance indicators of risk-adjustment models based on administrative and clinical data in Korea, and to assess whether administrative data alone is useful for comparing quality of care. METHODS:Outcome was defined as death within 30 days of discharge. For ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Park HK,Yoon SJ,Ahn HS,Ahn LS,Seo HJ,Lee SI,Lee KS

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This randomised, double-blind study compared the anti-hypertensive efficacy and tolerability of Candesartan cilexetil (CC 8-16 mg) and Amlodipine (AML 5-10 mg) on home blood pressure (HBP) measurements in mild-to-moderate hypertensive patients. After a 2-week wash-out, patients aged 18-74 years, with a sitting diastol...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Imbs JL,Nisse-Durgeat S,French Collaborative Candesartan Study Group.

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to compare the efficacy of silodosin and a terpene combination in the treatment of distal ureteral stones. METHODOLOGY:The data of the patients admitted to the urology policlinic with renal colic, diagnosed with distal ureteral stones, and followed up with medical expulsive therapy between December ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

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

更新日期：2020-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperthyrotropinaemia, in which normal levels of T4 occur in association with raised thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), is usually picked up on neonatal screening. High TSH level can continue for a long time in some of the cases. There is no consensus concerning the follow-up or treatment plan for hyperthyrotropinaemi...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Demirel F,Bideci A,Camurdan MO,Cinaz P

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a child with acute cerebellar ataxia associated with chickenpox virus infection is described. Acute cerebellar ataxia associated with chickenpox is a well-recognised complication and the pertinent features of this condition are discussed. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Saab M,Wadhwa V

更新日期：2002-11-01 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:Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a common and complex disease whose cause is often clinically inexplicable, with consequent difficulty in diagnosis and treatment. Patients with CPP have high levels of anxiety and depression, with a consequent impairment of their quality of life. AIMS:The objective of this study...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Romão AP,Gorayeb R,Romão GS,Poli-Neto OB,dos Reis FJ,Rosa-e-Silva JC,Nogueira AA

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00