The long-term results of diltiazem treatment for anal fissure.

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：:Both the incidence of twin pregnancy and the demand for prenatal diagnosis are increasing. Unfortunately, biochemical screening and ultrasound scanning are less reliable for prenatal diagnosis in twin pregnancies than in singletons. Amniocentesis and chorionic villous biopsy are usually diagnostic in singleton pregnan...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Edozien LC,Mayers FN,Gowland MR

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To establish the effectiveness of antidiabetic therapy and the frequency of clinical inertia in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Colombia. METHODS:A cross-sectional study with follow-up of patients who had been treated for at least 1 year and were receiving medical consultation for antidiabetic treat...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Machado-Duque ME,Ramírez-Riveros AC,Machado-Alba JE

更新日期：2017-06-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate the Joint British Societies' (JBS 2) Factfile, cardiovascular risk assessment paper charts and electronic risk calculator posted to health professionals in general practice. DESIGN:Phase one: surveys on use of the JBS 2 charts and calculator; views on improving use and ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kirby M,Machen I

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is presented of a patient who described a koro-like syndrome related to amfetamine use; this consisted of a perception that his penis had reduced in size and was at risk of being sucked into his body. He described this as Whizz-Dick. This condition was also reported independently by amfetamine users attending a...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Bloor RN

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Inappropriate drug prescribing has increased especially in developing countries where systems for monitoring medicine use are not well developed. This increases the rate of antimicrobial resistance. The study aim was to assess the prescribing patterns among urban primary health facilities in Botswan...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Mashalla Y,Setlhare V,Massele A,Sepako E,Tiroyakgosi C,Kgatlwane J,Chuma M,Godman B

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this prospective qualitative study over 12 months, we evaluated the educational and clinical effectiveness of a new final year undergraduate programme in a London medical school (Guy's, King's and St Thomas'). A stratified sample of 17/360 final year students were interviewed four times, and the content was assesse...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lempp H,Seabrook M,Cochrane M,Rees J

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this journal, Cummins et al reported an experiment that examined clinicians' predictions of causes of death from subjects' pre-morbid photographs. They found that clinicians performed at chance. The validity of two of their other conclusions are challenged. First, that clinicians routinely form impressions of how a...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lewis MB,Ellis HD

更新日期：2000-03-01 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：AIMS:This study examines women's experience of healthcare following the referral for hysterosalpingography (HSG) after a period of subfertility. These otherwise fit and healthy women enter the healthcare system and their only problem is a failure to become pregnant. They find themselves trying to negotiate a system des...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Williams M,Green L,Roberts K

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To raise awareness on nocturia disease burden and to provide simplified aetiologic evaluation and related treatment pathways. METHODS:A multidisciplinary group of nocturia experts developed practical advice and recommendations based on the best available evidence supplemented by their own experiences. RESULTS:Noc...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Oelke M,De Wachter S,Drake MJ,Giannantoni A,Kirby M,Orme S,Rees J,van Kerrebroeck P,Everaert K

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:There is evidence suggesting that the respiratory response to sedation is different in patients with sleep apnoea, which is common in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF). This study examined the respiratory response of sedation with propofol and alfentanil, whose pharmacokinetics are not affected by the rena...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lee SM,Kim GH,Lee JJ,Kim JA,Choi SJ,Kim GS,Jung HH

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Although the relationship of elevated serum uric acid levels and cardiovascular disease has been established in a great number of studies, the causal relevance of this finding remains ambiguous. An approach to evaluate the causal relevance of biomarkers is to exploit the natural randomised allocation of alle...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kei A,Koutsouka F,Makri A,Elisaf M

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：:Summary The objective of this study was to determine whether Ramadan is changing frequencies and demographics of visits due to certain diseases. Data obtained from the charts of the adult patients admitted into the emergency department (ED) due to 10 predetermined entities between 2000 and 2004 were analysed. Demograp...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Topacoglu H,Karcioglu O,Yuruktumen A,Kiran S,Cimrin AH,Ozucelik DN,Sarikaya S,Soysal S,Turpcu U,Bozkurt S

更新日期：2005-08-01 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：:To evaluate the results of post-operative chemoirradiation for gastric carcinoma. The records of 58 patients who underwent resection for gastric carcinoma were retrospectively reviewed. Forty-six patients had complete resection without any residual disease but with high-risk factors of relapse. Twelve patients had mic...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Bora H,Unsal D,Akmansu M

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The UK National Health Service (NHS) currently spends in excess of £250 million per annum on angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure; with candesartan currently dominating the market. With the recent introduction of generic losartan, we set out to directly compare th...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Grosso AM,Bodalia PN,Macallister RJ,Hingorani AD,Moon JC,Scott MA

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：:A randomised, double-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled, 12-week study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 20-mg tadalafil taken 'as needed' in a population of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) from Egypt and Turkey. One hundred and thirty-two patients were randomised in this study. Tadalafil was ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Saylan M,Khalaf I,Kadioglu A,Shoair KZ,Beheiry A,Wang WC,Kopernicky V,Esen A

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the influence of the S447X variant in lipoprotein lipase (LPL) gene on the response rate to therapy with the thiazolidinedione pioglitazone. A total of 113 diabetic patients were treated with pioglitazone 30 mg for 10 weeks. Response to the pioglitazone treatment was defined by either a >10% relative re...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Wang G,Wang X,Zhang Q,Ma Z

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This investigation determined the proportion of adults newly diagnosed as having type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and ascertained risk predictors for development of self-reported T2DM. METHODS:The US Study to Help Improve Early evaluation and management of risk factors Leading to Diabetes (SHIELD) survey was a 5-...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Rodbard HW,Bays HE,Gavin JR 3rd,Green AJ,Bazata DD,Lewis SJ,Fox KM,Reed ML,Grandy S

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：AIMS:Early clinical trials suggest that blood-derived stem/progenitor cells (including peripheral blood-derived stem cells and circulating progenitor cells) may have a positive impact on patients with ischaemic heart disease (IHD). The therapeutic effects of these cells remain unclear, considering the inconsistent resu...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Wen Y,Meng L,Ding Y,Ouyang J

更新日期：2011-08-01 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：: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：INTRODUCTION:To evaluate the efficacy of Daptomycin (DPT) lock therapy in the treatment of Grampositive long-term catheter-related bloodstream infections (LT-CRBI). PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective review of all patients receiving DPT lock therapy for the treatment of LT-CRBI from December 2009 to May 2010 was con...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Del Pozo JL,Rodil R,Aguinaga A,Yuste JR,Bustos C,Montero A,Espinosa G,García-Fernández N

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although mild asthmatics form the majority of asthma sufferers, there is a relative paucity of evidence-based treatment compared with severe asthmatics. OBJECTIVE:We have performed an up-to-date review of the literature on therapy in this group of patients who form an overlooked but important majority. Pote...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Koh MS,Irving LB

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00