Preoperative cardiac drug administration in general surgical patients: A completed audit.

abstract：:Urea is a major component of many daily skincare products which is widely used. Its role in the treatment of, for example atopic skin, atopic eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis, is undisputed. However, the mode of action of urea is partly still elusive and goes far beyond its assumed passive role. This article shall elu...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Dirschka T

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of healthcare provider (HCP) type (primary vs. specialist) on glycaemic control and other treatment parameters. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Study of Once-Daily Levemir (SOLVE(™) ) is an international, 24-week, observational study of insulin initiation in people with type 2 diabetes....

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Orozco-Beltran D,Pan C,Svendsen AL,Faerch L,Caputo S,SOLVE Study Group.

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) foreign bodies represent a significant clinical problem in the Emergency Department, causing a high degree of financial burden, morbidity and mortality. A large variety of foreign bodies are accidentally ingested or inserted into the GIT in different age groups. This a retrospective review...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Ayantunde AA,Oke T

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was designed to assess clinical and functional outcomes associated with switching to duloxetine treatment in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) experiencing emotional and painful physical symptoms in their current episode. METHODS:In this 8-week, multinational, multicentre, single-arm,...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Sagman D,McIntosh D,Lee MS,Li H,Ruschel S,Hussain N,Granger RE,Lee AC,Raskin J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although many models have been developed to explain health behaviour, differences in individual response to symptoms remain largely unexplained; moreover, they tend to underestimate affective (i.e., emotional) processes and they neglect the construct of well-being, despite its predominant role in the definit...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kirana PS,Rosen R,Hatzichristou D

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to describe the occurrence, angulation and mesialisation ratio of the ectopic eruption of the maxillary permanent first molar (PFM) and its correlation with the pathological resorption of maxillary primary second molar (PSM). METHODS:This retrospective study was performed using the ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Caliskan S,Tuloglu N,Ozdemir C,Kizilaslan S,Bayrak S

更新日期：2020-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The topic of pretransplantation body mass index (BMI) is still a matter of controversy. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of pretransplant BMI on short- and long-term outcomes in patients receiving kidney transplant. METHODS:We have analysed 521 renal transplant recipients (RTRs). BMI was cate...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Orlic L,Mikolasevic I,Jakopcic I,Grskovic A,Jelic Pranjic I,Racki S,Stimac D

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of adult blindness among individuals aged 50 and older in the Western world, with the neovascular form of AMD responsible for the most severe and rapid visual loss. Although monotherapy with currently available treatments can slow the rate of loss of vision i...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kaiser PK,Do DV

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess the safety and efficacy of omarigliptin in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic renal impairment (RI). METHODS:Patients with T2DM with moderate RI (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] ≥30 to <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 ) (N=114), severe RI (eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m2 ) (N=55) or end-sta...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Chacra A,Gantz I,Mendizabal G,Durlach L,O'Neill EA,Zimmer Z,Suryawanshi S,Engel SS,Lai E

更新日期：2017-06-01 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：:Cefaclor and amoxycillin/clavulanate are active against Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis and Staphylococcus aureus--pathogens commonly associated with acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECB). This randomised, parallel-group, single-blind, multicentre study investigated t...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Bandak SI,Bolzon LD,Turnak MR,Johns D,Henle SK,Allen BS

更新日期：1999-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:Incretin-based therapies offer another treatment option for patients with type 2 diabetes. Agents that provide glycaemic control in addition to attenuating cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are important for diabetes management. This review will focus on the off-target effects of incretin-based thera...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Rotz ME,Ganetsky VS,Sen S,Thomas TF

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stroke risk is heightened among patients who have had a primary stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA). The primary care physician is in the best position to monitor these patients for stroke recurrence. Because stroke recurrence can occur shortly after the primary event, guidelines recommend initiating ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kirshner HS

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zearalenone (ZEN) is a non-steroidal mycoestrogen that widely contaminates agricultural products. ZEN and its derivatives share similar molecular mechanisms and activity with estrogens and interact with ERα and ERβ leading to changes in the reproductive system in both animals and humans. The reduced form of ZEN, α-ZEA...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Pazaiti A,Kontos M,Fentiman IS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis is an uncommon cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. We report a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed hand numbness. Ultrasonic, operative and microbiological findings supported the diagnosis of median nerve compression secondary to a tuberculous abscess. The symptoms resolved with surgical ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Hui AC,Wong SM,Griffith JF

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical syndrome of anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions is quite variable, making diagnosis difficult at times. Early recognition by patient or physician is imperative to appropriate management. Recurrences may be life-threatening if the initial diagnosis is incorrect, as patients do not avoid the offending a...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Murrant T,Bihari D

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Many tachy-brady syndrome (TBS) patients, are implanted a permanent pacemaker (PPM) to allow continuation of anti-arrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy to maintain sinus rhythm. Many of these PPM's are implanted as a preventive measure, in absence of symptomatic bradycardia. Our primary aim was to evaluate pacing use amon...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Amir T,Ilan M,Fishman E,Michowitz Y,Khalameizer V,Katz A,Glikson M,Medina A,Rav Acha M

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：AIM:To assess the efficacy and safety of dipeptidyl peptidase 4-inhibitors (DPP4-I) compared with sulphonylureas in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) mellitus. METHOD:Randomised controlled trials were collected from PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar and conference. The primary outcome was the change in HbA1c. Secondary o...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Zhou JB,Bai L,Wang Y,Yang JK

更新日期：2016-02-01 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：PURPOSE:To assess the relationship between high-definition optical coherence tomography (HD-OCT) and scanning laser polarimetry (SLP) with variable (VCC) and enhanced (ECC) corneal compensation in measuring peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness in healthy eyes and those with early-to-moderate glaucom...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Benítez-del-Castillo J,Martinez A,Regi T

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have demonstrated the beneficial effect of normal and high body mass index (BMI) upon risk of osteoporosis (OP). No study has investigated the prevalence of OP in an older population with a very high BMI (higher than 40 kg/m(2) ). METHODS:Data of patients aged over 50 years that attended for a dual ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Oldroyd A,Mitchell K,Bukhari M

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is being questioned if Helicobacter pylori infection, which causes a chronic inflammatory response, can increase the frequency and severity of attacks in patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) and if the impact of inflammatory response can be diminished by eradication of the infection. To evaluate if ther...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Ozel AM,Demirturk L,Aydogdu A,Gultepe M,Yazgan Y,Imirzalioglu N,Gurbuz AK,Narin Y

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have shown promising results in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Herein, we compared the efficacy and safety of once-weekly GLP-1RAs with exenatide and liraglutide separately. METHODS:We systematically surveyed the pertinent literature using ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Xue X,Ren Z,Zhang A,Yang Q,Zhang W,Liu F

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Buprenorphine is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from thebaine. The transdermal formulation of buprenorphine has been available in Belgium for 3 years, during which time the Pain Clinic of the St Elisabeth of Verviers Hospital has gained experience in the use of transdermal buprenorphine for the treatment of moderate-...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Louis F

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus infections in type 2 diabetic patients in Gaziantep, Turkey. Six hundred and ninety-two type 2 diabetic patients and 1014 healthy blood donors were included in the study. No significant difference was found between type 2 diab...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Okan V,Araz M,Aktaran S,Karsligil T,Meram I,Bayraktaroglu Z,Demirci F

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Substantial residual cardiovascular risk persists despite effective LDL lowering treatment in populations at elevated risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Low HDL cholesterol is an independent cardiovascular risk factor and occurs in about one-third of patients treated for dyslipidaemia in Europe. Moreo...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Vogt A,Kassner U,Hostalek U,Steinhagen-Thiessen E

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00