Academic advancement of clinician educators: why is it so difficult?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lozenges containing Amylmetacresol and 2,4-Dichlorobenzylalcohol (AMC/DCBA, eg Strepsils® ) are marketed as a remedy for acute sore throat. This over-the-counter formulation has antiseptic and local anaesthetic qualities. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate th...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Weckmann G,Hauptmann-Voß A,Baumeister SE,Klötzer C,Chenot JF

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some chiropractors claim that spinal manipulation is an effective treatment for infant colic. This systematic review was aimed at evaluating the evidence for this claim. Four databases were searched and three randomised clinical trials met all the inclusion criteria. The totality of this evidence fails to demonstrate ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Ernst E

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present one of the rarer causes of pregnancy-associated jaundice in the immediate puerperium. A 30-year-old multipara with pyruvate kinase deficiency became jaundiced within a few hours of delivery, following an uneventful pregnancy and labour at term. She responded to conservative management, the jaundice clearing...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Esen UI,Olajide F

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smoking is the leading risk factor for preventable morbidity and mortality as a result of heart and lung diseases and various forms of cancer. Reimbursement coverage for smoking cessation therapies remains limited in Canada and the United States despite the health and economic benefits of smoking cessation. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： von Wartburg M,Raymond V,Paradis PE

更新日期：2014-05-01 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：AIMS/OBJECTIVES:In the BESIDE study, combination therapy (antimuscarinic [solifenacin] and β3 -adrenoceptor agonist [mirabegron]) improved efficacy over solifenacin monotherapy without exacerbating anticholinergic side effects in overactive bladder (OAB) patients; however, a potential synergistic effect on the cardiova...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Drake MJ,MacDiarmid S,Chapple CR,Esen A,Athanasiou S,Cambronero Santos J,Mitcheson D,Herschorn S,Siddiqui E,Huang M,Stoelzel M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of depression and somatic symptoms on treatment outcomes in Korean male patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) attending a routine clinical practice. METHODS:This was a 12-week prospective observational study (n = 80). The Korean ve...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Koh JS,Ko HJ,Wang SM,Cho KJ,Kim JC,Lee SJ,Pae CU

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：:Gas explosion during diathermy gastrotomy is a very rare occurrence. We report on an unusual case of gas explosion during diathermy gastrotomy in a patient with carcinoma of the gastric antrum. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Inan A,Dener C,Demirci S

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the commonest lethal inherited conditions among Caucasians. It affects multiple organ systems and exhibits a range of clinical problems of varying severity. Life expectancy has improved in recent years as treatment regimes have become more intensive, but current treatments are expensive,...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lees CM,Smyth RL

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were surging and far outnumbered existing beds. AIMS:To describe how to rapidly convert general wards to intensive care units for critically ill patients with COVID-19. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Comprehensive assessment and analysis of available ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Xiong J,Hu L,Huang S,Li Z,Guo C,Deng J,He M

更新日期：2020-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Erectile dysfunction (ED) shares the same risk factors as coronary artery disease, so the level of occult cardiovascular risk in men with ED was assessed. A total of 174 men presenting with ED underwent cardiac risk stratification according to the Princeton Consensus Guidelines. Thirty per cent were stratified as inte...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Solomon H,Man J,Wierzbicki AS,O'Brien T,Jackson G

更新日期：2003-03-01 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：: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：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

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are more symptomatic than patients with sinus rhythm. However, it is unknown what per cent of time spent in AF is associated with symptoms. METHODS:We used a limited access dataset from the Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management trial. Patie...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Guglin M,Chen R

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated individuals' language preferences for discussing obesity and binge eating. METHOD:Participants (N = 817; 68.3% female) were an online community sample. They rated the desirability of terms related to obesity and binge eating, and also completed psychometrically established eating-disorde...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lydecker JA,Galbraith K,Ivezaj V,White MA,Barnes RD,Roberto CA,Grilo CM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 62-year-old man presented with a five-day history of a 'flu-like' illness, epigastric pain and a state of increasing confusion. His serum values for amylase and glucose were grossly elevated, as was the creatine kinase (CK) activity, being 23 times above the upper limit of normal. CK-MB was less than 5% of his total...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Randeva HS,Bolodeoku J,Mikhailidis DP,Winder AD,Press M

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wiley has updated its publishing ethics guidelines, first published in 2006. The new guidelines provide guidance, resources and practical advice on ethical concerns that arise in academic publishing for editors, authors and researchers, among other audiences. New guidance is also included on whistle blowers, animal re...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Graf C,Deakin L,Docking M,Jones J,Joshua S,McKerahan T,Ottmar M,Stevens A,Wates E,Wyatt D

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Maternal responsiveness seems to be necessary for a child to develop a safe attachment. However, even after many years of research on maternal responsiveness, only a few attempts have been made to find ways of promoting mother and child interaction. This study aimed at determining the association between mat...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Abuhammad S

更新日期：2021-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the long-term clinical and economic outcomes of biphasic insulin aspart 70/30 (BIAsp 70/30) treatment vs. insulin glargine in insulin naïve, type 2 diabetes patients failing oral antidiabetic drugs in a Swedish setting. METHODS:A published and validated computer simulation model (the CORE Diabet...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Goodall G,Jendle JH,Valentine WJ,Munro V,Brandt AB,Ray JA,Roze S,Foos V,Palmer AJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We aimed to assess the prevalence, components and evolution of polypharmacy and to evaluate risk factors associated with polypharmacy. METHODS:A retrospective dynamic cohort study was performed, using a primary healthcare database comprising Flemish community-dwelling adults aged ≥40 years between 2011 and 2015. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Hellemans L,Nuyts S,Hias J,van den Akker M,Van Pottelbergh G,Rygaert X,Spriet I,Vaes B,Tournoy J,Van der Linden L

更新日期：2020-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Graham Jackson introduced the concept that erectile dysfunction was a marker for undiagnosed cardiovascular disease and future events. Unfortunately this had had modest impact on CVD management as ED is not incorporated into current risk calculators. In this paper, we examine recent evidence as to whether ED should be...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Hackett G,Kirby M

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The difficulties in establishing a diagnosis of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) are illustrated in this case report, which attempts to raise awareness of the condition among general physicians, since they are the practitioners most likely to see such acute neurological presentations. Clinical and investiga...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： John L,Khaleeli AA,Larner AJ

更新日期：2003-04-01 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：: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：: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：: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