Impact of using different guideline recommended serum natriuretic peptide thresholds on the diagnosis and referral rates of a diagnostic heart failure clinic.

abstract：:The aim of this review was to outline current forms of surgical simulation and methods of assessing technical skills using these forms of simulation. To review this subject, a literature search was done using key words 'assessment', 'simulation', 'surgery', 'technical skills' and 'virtual reality'. Simulation in surge...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Sarker SK,Patel B

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We recently described early rigid retrograde endoscopic realignment of the disrupted urethra under caudal anaesthesia in the outpatient setting. This retrospective study was performed to evaluate our medium-term results. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective review of patients who had early rigid retrograde e...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Olapade-Olaopa EO,Atalabi OM,Adekanye AO,Adebayo SA,Onawola KA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although there is a general agreement for the recommendation of the influenza vaccine to persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the magnitude of clinical effectiveness and benefit from the annual vaccination is controversial. We assessed the effects of annual influenza vaccination on wint...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Vila-Córcoles A,Ochoa O,de Diego C,Valdivieso A,Herreros I,Bobé F,Alvarez M,Juárez M,Guinea I,Ansa X,Saún N

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility of using low dose radiation and low concentration contrast media in enhanced CT examinations in children with congenital heart disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ninety patients with congenital heart disease were randomly divided into three groups of 30 patien...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Liu Z,Song L,Yu T,Gao J,Zhang Q,Jiang L,Liu Y,Peng Y

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebellitis is not a recognised manifestation of Lyme disease. We describe a patient with clinical features of subacute cerebellitis, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) monocytic pleocytosis, positive CSF Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies, negative brain magnetic resonance imaging and a benign course after treatment with ceftri...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Neophytides A,Khan S,Louie E

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess the extent of reduction in blood pressure (BP) of aliskiren/amlodipine combination therapy compared with amlodipine monotherapy in moderate-to-severe hypertensive patients. METHODS:This was an 8-week multicentre, randomised, double-blind study. After a 1-to 4-week washout period, eligible patients [mean...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Braun-Dullaeus RC,Shustov SB,Alvarez C,Rogelio GG,Zhang J,Hristoskova S,Häring DA

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：:Cases of transient global amnesia (TGA) seen by one consultant neurologist over a 4-year period (2002-2005 inclusive) were identified. Of 10 possible cases, eight fulfilled suggested diagnostic criteria. Five cases were seen as ward consultations, three in outpatient clinics; seven were seen in district general hospit...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Larner AJ

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with severely increased blood pressure often present to the emergency department. Rapid lowering of blood pressure can precipitate or worsen end organ damage. We report two cases that developed cerebrovascular and cardiovascular adverse events associated with aggressive treatment of increased blood pressure b...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Yanturali S,Akay S,Ayrik C,Cevik AA

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ageing is intrinsically associated with a progressive decline in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) as measured by peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak ). Improving CRF through physical activity contribute to better and healthy ageing. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a potent method of improving CRF among sen...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Bouaziz W,Malgoyre A,Schmitt E,Lang PO,Vogel T,Kanagaratnam L

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:The high prevalence of both hypovitaminosis D and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in the Asian community is well recognised, but the impact of diabetes on vitamin D status and vice versa, has not been well reported. AIMS:To determine the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in Asian patients with T2DM and its impact on g...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Tahrani AA,Ball A,Shepherd L,Rahim A,Jones AF,Bates A

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric acid is pathogenic in many gastrointestinal disorders, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the antisecretory drugs of choice for serious acid-related conditions. Ample recent data exist to explicate virtually every aspect of the clinical managemen...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Robinson M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the accuracy of three non-invasive blood pressure (BP) devices in atrial fibrillation (AF) compared with invasive arterial BP. METHODS:One hundred patients aged 45-90 years, 63% male (50 in AF and 50 age matched controls in sinus rhythm [SR]) were identified with arterial lines measuring beat-...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Eysenck W,Ammar A,Kanthasamy V,Freemantle N,Veasey RA,Patel NR,Furniss SS,Sulke N

更新日期：2019-08-29 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：:Obesity is the major risk factor for the development of hypertension. This association accentuates the risk of cardiovascular disease, as it is frequently accompanied by the components of the metabolic syndrome. This randomised open parallel study evaluated the chronic effects of moxonidine--a selective imidazoline re...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Sanjuliani AF,de Abreu VG,Francischetti EA

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aimed to determine the impact of long-term treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and obstruction relieving surgical procedure on obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) patients on erectile function (EF). METHODS:Eighty male OSAS patients, suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED) we...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Khafagy AH,Khafagy AH

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluid in the pleural space is a common sequela of a wide range of diseases which may be pulmonary, pleural or extrapulmonary. As the differential diagnosis is wide, a systematic approach to investigation and diagnosis is recommended. This review highlights the important features and recommendations for the investigati...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： McGrath EE,Blades Z,Needham J,Anderson PB

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aim of this study was to describe and compare treatment modifications and discontinuation, adherence levels and response to treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes initiating on low-dose vs. standard-dose statin treatment. METHODS:A 2-year follow-up cohort study was performed using data from the Groningen ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： de Vries FM,Voorham J,Hak E,Denig P

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：:Macrolide anti-bacterials are widely used for the empirical treatment of lower respiratory tract infections (RTIs) due to their activity against Streptococcus pneumoniae and other common respiratory pathogens and good safety/tolerability profile. However, the prevalence of macrolide resistance, particularly pneumococc...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Marrie TJ

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

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：:Acid suppressive therapy, in the form of proton pump inhibitor (PPI), is widely used in cirrhotic patients, often in indications which are not clearly justified. PPI facilitates enteric bacterial colonisation, overgrowth and translocation, which might predispose to spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. However, observati...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Trikudanathan G,Israel J,Cappa J,O'Sullivan DM

更新日期：2011-06-01 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: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：:Spontaneous intramural dissection or intramural haematoma of the oesophagus is an unusual condition and has been recognised as a separate clinical entity. The commonest presenting symptoms are chest pain, dysphagia and haematemesis usually affecting women in their sixties and seventies. Conservative management is usua...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Bandyopadhyay P,Patel CU

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Day-case and short-stay thyroid surgery is carried out routinely around the world. In the UK longer postoperative stay is usually advocated to circumvent/identify potentially catastrophic complications following thyroidectomy. In the current climate of the National Health Service with focus on patient-centred service,...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Mirnezami R,Sahai A,Symes A,Jeddy T

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past years, there has been an explosive increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and this is expected to continue, entailing associated morbidity and mortality. An increasing number of studies explore the different ways T2DM could be prevented. On-going lifestyle modifications need to be addressed...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Gruber A,Nasser K,Smith R,Sharma JC,Thomson GA

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of clinician educators (CEs) in institutions and medical centres continues to be vital without any doubt. Although there has been more than a century since Sir William Osler established the role of the CE and the tradition by encouraging bed-side teaching, there is still a lack of consensus on the attributes ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Alexandraki I,Mooradian AD

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-adherence to antidepressant medications is a significant barrier to the successful treatment of depression in clinical practice. This review aims to systematically assess the effectiveness of interventions for improving antidepressant medication adherence among patients with unipolar depression, and to evaluate th...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Chong WW,Aslani P,Chen TF

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00