Taking OAB seriously: A qualitative evaluation of primary care education on overactive bladder syndrome management.

abstract：:It is becoming increasingly common to offer primary percutaneous coronary intervention as first line treatment for ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). In a subset of patients presenting with suspected STEMI, coronary arteries appear normal at coronary angiography. In this article, the current literature of thi...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Meryon I,Patel N,Millane T,Varma C

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of type 2 diabetes is reaching pandemic proportions, impacting patients and healthcare systems across the globe. Evidence suggests that a majority of patients are not achieving recommended blood glucose targets resulting in an increased risk of micro- and macro-vascular complications. AIM:To r...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Woo V,Shestakova MV,Ørskov C,Ceriello A

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Intervention studies have shown that angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) may reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is currently unclear whether short-term therapy with ARBs affects metabolic parameters. METHODS:i-RESPOND, a randomised, controlled, multicentre, double-blind study evaluated the effec...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Parhofer KG,Birkeland KI,DeFronzo R,Del Prato S,Bhaumik A,Ptaszynska A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is substantial evidence that many patients with impaired left ventricular function secondary to coronary artery disease may have hibernating or stunned myocardium. The identification of these patients is important, as revascularisation is associated with an improvement in function, and there is some evidence tha...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Redwood SR,Ferrari R,Marber MS

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The main objective of this study was to see whether diabetes is associated with an increased collision risk and to test the effect of age and gender on the overall collision risk for diabetes drivers. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-eight studies were included in meta-analysis, using mean age, gender, continent and ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Hostiuc S,Negoi I,Hostiuc M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been much debate over the past 50 years concerning the association between colorectal carcinoma and inflammatory bowel disease. Until recently, it was widely accepted there was a higher risk in those with widespread ulcerative colitis. However, evidence now suggests an almost equal incidence in those with Cr...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kirk GR,Clements WD

更新日期：1999-06-01 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:Arterial hypertension is a well-established factor for increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, but low admission blood pressure has also been suggested as predictor for increased mortality. We hypothesised that in patients with acute myocardial infarction admission blood pressure at the Emergency Department pre...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Roth D,Van Tulder R,Heidinger B,Herkner H,Schreiber W,Havel C

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite huge advances in terms of the impact of antiretroviral therapy on HIV-related morbidity and mortality patients continue to fail therapy. We discuss the reasons why failure occurs including primary or transmitted resistance, poor adherence, toxicity and drug potency. We performed a review of PubMed, Medline and...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Waters L,Nelson M

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is difficult to make a diagnosis when malignancy presents as fever of unknown origin (FUO). In order to update information on this disease entity, we performed a retrospective survey on adult cancer patients (n=48) presenting with FUO who were admitted to our university hospital between 1989 and 2002. All 48 patien...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Wei W,Hesheng L

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ibutilide and propafenone given intravenously in converting recent onset atrial fibrillation (AF). Eighty-two consecutive patients with AF (onset in 2 h to 90 days) were randomly assigned to receive two 10-min infusions, 10 min apart, of either ibutilide (1 mg) or ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Zhang N,Guo JH,Zhang HCh,Li XB,Zhang P,Xn Y

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In late July, Cyprus experienced the second epidemic wave of COVID-19. We present the steps taken by the government and evaluate their effect on epidemic trends. MATERIALS:Cyprus Press and Information Office data were analysed. Using an R-based forecasting program, two models were created to predict cases u...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Kakoullis L,Eliades E,Papachristodoulou E,Parperis K,Chra P,Constantinidou A,Chatzittofis A,Sampsonas F,Panos G

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Monomeric prolactin (PRL) of molecular weight 23 kDa constitutes up to 95% of adult serum PRL. Macroprolactin is a large antigen-antibody complex of molecular weight greater than 100 kDa and constitutes less than 1% of circulating PRL. Thus, in most cases, hyperprolactinaemia is usually a result of high levels of mono...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Sadideen H,Swaminathan R

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute stroke is associated with high mortality. While this is the direct consequence of the neurological injury, stroke patients develop a number of physiological abnormalities and complications in the acute phase. Extensive research has produced a plethora of information about these non-neurological variables. Differ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Sharma JC

更新日期：2001-11-01 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：:The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of rivastigmine therapy on attention, apathy, anxiety and agitation in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) in a real-world clinical setting. Patients with mild-to-moderate AD were enrolled in the study by physicians across Canada. They were ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Gauthier S,Juby A,Rehel B,Schecter R

更新日期：2007-06-01 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：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：:The aim of this study was to review the application of antimicrobial stewardship principles to the management of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Data from 14 published clinical studies, meta-analyses and practice guidelines regarding the application of antimicrobial stewardship strategies to the management of CAP ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Bosso JA,Drew RH

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug while its abuse and dependence has an increasing prevalence among the young population. Marijuana smoking affects the circulatory system triggering various cardiovascular events. Of note, recent case reports indicate a possible association with atrial fibrillation (AF)....

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Korantzopoulos P,Liu T,Papaioannides D,Li G,Goudevenos JA

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for cardiovascular risk reduction remains uncertain. Although previous epidemiological surveys have suggested a clear benefit and nearly 50% mortality risk reduction with HRT in postmenopausal women, recent randomised trials have largely failed to support this. The epidemio...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Chin BS,Futaba K,Jethwa A,Lip GY

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Strong evidence indicates that drugs reduce blood lipids and improve cardiovascular end-points, leading to their wide usage. However, the success of these drugs can be affected by poor patient's adherence to prescribed medication. This study aimed to evaluate medication adherence in patients with dyslipidaemia in ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Shakarneh JK,Hallak HO,Awadallah HB,Al-Hamed DH,Khdour MR

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：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：: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：AIM:Osteoporosis and sarcopenia are common health problems in postmenopausal women. However, studies of these issues in premenopausal women are limited. Our present study aimed to investigate relationship the between underweight, bone mineral density (BMD) and skeletal muscle index (SMI) in a representative sample of p...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Lim J,Park HS

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：:The aim of this study was to audit the preoperative administration of regular cardiac medication in general surgical patients and to determine if this can be improved with simple ward-based education. The notes and drug charts of 102 general surgical adult inpatients undergoing elective operations were analysed prospe...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Corfield LF,Trivedi PM,Wilson D

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperthyrotropinaemia, in which normal levels of T4 occur in association with raised thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), is usually picked up on neonatal screening. High TSH level can continue for a long time in some of the cases. There is no consensus concerning the follow-up or treatment plan for hyperthyrotropinaemi...

journal_title：International journal of clinical practice

authors： Demirel F,Bideci A,Camurdan MO,Cinaz P

更新日期：2007-08-01 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