Subjective well-being as a determinant of individuals' responses to symptoms: a biopsychosocial perspective.

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

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: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：: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：BACKGROUND:Patient-controlled sedation (PCS) with propofol has been used successfully in various conditions, but controversies exist about its use in sedation of elderly patients for cataract surgery. This study evaluates the efficacy of anaesthetic nurse-controlled sedation (ACS) compared with PCS using the same devic...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Yun MJ,Oh AY,Kim KO,Kim YH

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：: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：:Leptospirosis is a re-emerging spirochetal zoonosis with a worldwide distribution affecting both animals and humans. The clinical syndromes may vary from a subclinical infection to a severe illness. Although it may potentially have a fulminant and fatal course, leptospirosis usually remains as an underdiagnosed cause ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Dursun B,Bostan F,Artac M,Varan HI,Suleymanlar G

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：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：:The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) led to considerable improvements in the management of type 1 diabetes, with the wider adoption of intensive insulin therapy to reduce the risk of complications. However, a large gap between evidence and practice remains, as recently shown by the Pittsburgh Epidemiolo...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Aschner P,Horton E,Leiter LA,Munro N,Skyler JS,Global Partnership for Effective Diabetes Management.

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy and safety of linagliptin in initial combination with metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes. METHODS:This 1-year randomised, double-blind study was an extension of a 6-month randomised controlled trial, in which adults with type 2 diabetes received one of six treatment regimens...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Haak T,Meinicke T,Jones R,Weber S,von Eynatten M,Woerle HJ

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the interventions by general practitioners on cardiovascular risk factors among persons without a history of cardiovascular disease attending for a cardiovascular check-up. All inhabitants of three Belgian towns aged between 45 and 64 years were invited for a cardiovascular check-up...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Devroey D,Kartounian J,Vandevoorde J,Betz W,Cogge M,De Man B,De Ridder L,Block P,Van Gaal L

更新日期：2004-02-01 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：AIMS:Little is known on factors associated with switching and combination use of antidepressants. Our aim was to describe such use and to analyse the association with socioeconomic factors and level of care in Swedish adults aged 20-34 years. METHODS:Individuals, aged 20-34 years, who purchased an antidepressant in Ja...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Andersson Sundell K,Petzold MG,Wallerstedt SM

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:COVID-19 is a pandemic disease with a significant threat to public health. Public knowledge and perception significance in tackling pandemics have been evidenced in the previous research. This study aimed to explore public perceptions about pharmacists' educational and prescribing role, and the medication delivery ser...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Alhamad H,Abu-Farha R,Albahar F,Jaber D

更新日期：2020-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The phenomenon of spontaneous remission is one of the less well known aspects of the leukaemias. Spontaneous remission has been reported in both acute and chronic leukaemia. The mechanism is unclear but may involve immune modulation related to an intercurrent infection or transfusion of blood products. We present a ra...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Sosin MD,Handa SI

更新日期：2003-07-01 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：PURPOSE:To explore the association between illicit drug use (IDU) and cardiometabolic disease risk factors (CDRF) in a nationally representative sample of adults. METHODS:The 2005-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys data from 20- to 45-year-old adults (n = 8738) were utilised to analyze the relation...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Vidot DC,Arheart KL,Prado G,Bandstra ES,Messiah SE

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：:Although uric acid (UA) is considered as an antioxidant, the relationship between serum UA levels and cardiovascular diseases is not clear yet. Higher brachial artery resting diameter (BD), impaired brachial artery flow-mediated dilatation (FMD), increased carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), decreased aortic distens...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Erdogan D,Gullu H,Caliskan M,Yildirim E,Bilgi M,Ulus T,Sezgin N,Muderrisoglu H

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of thromboprophylaxis is to minimise the incidence of clinically relevant venous thromboembolism (VTE) but in many trials designed to determine the efficacy of thromboprophylactic agents, asymptomatic VTE is included in the primary endpoint. Since asymptomatic events occur much more frequently than symptomatic...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lalourcey L

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite potential benefits, primary care clinicians may avoid using antimuscarinics in men with overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms because of safety concerns. To review the efficacy and safety of antimuscarinics, alone or in combination with an α-blocker, for the treatment of men with OAB symptoms, we conducted a syste...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kaplan SA,Roehrborn CG,Abrams P,Chapple CR,Bavendam T,Guan Z

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces gastric acid secretion in a dose-dependent manner via inhibition of H+/K+-adenosine triphosphatase in gastric parietal cells. It also exhibits antibacterial activity against Helicobacter pylori in vitro. During almost 10 years of clinical use, lansoprazole has prove...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Bown RL

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was aimed to investigate the relationship between plasma fibrinogen level and risk for cognitive decline and dementia in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Elderly patients with suspected cognitive impairment were screened and evaluated periodically. One hundred and eighty-five patients who met ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Xu G,Zhang H,Zhang S,Fan X,Liu X

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：: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：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：: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：: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