abstract：BACKGROUND:Adequate vitamin D and calcium nutrition play a critical role in the maintenance of musculoskeletal health and are considered the first step in osteoporosis treatment. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:In February 2008 Merck Sharp & Dohme sponsored a 2-day, evidence-based expert panel on the benefits of vitamin D for t...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Roux C,Bischoff-Ferrari HA,Papapoulos SE,de Papp AE,West JA,Bouillon R

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. A high level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a major CVD risk factor. Guidelines recommend effective cholesterol management and set LDL-C goals, yet deficiencies exist in physician implementation of these recommendati...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Hobbs FD,Erhardt LR,Rycroft C,Heart study investigators.

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify determinants of non-compliance with bisphosphonates in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. By considering the year of the introduction of weekly bisphosphonates important additional information is obtained. METHODS:New female users of daily or weekly alendronate or risedronate between 1999 an...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Penning-van Beest FJ,Erkens JA,Olson M,Herings RM

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Benefits from interferon beta (IFNbeta treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis are affected by many factors, including sustained clinical efficacy, acceptable tolerability, adherence to therapy, and the development of neutralizing antibodies (NAbs). The Prospective and Retrospective Long-Term Observatio...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Minagara A,Murray TJ,PROOF Study Investigators.

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this study, we explored the analgesic and antihyperalgesic properties of a synthetic cannabinoid (nabilone) on experimental heat pain in men and women, as well as its effects on descending pain inhibitory systems. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:A double-blind, placebo controlled, crossover study of nabilone ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Redmond WJ,Goffaux P,Potvin S,Marchand S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of the decision by Kela (The Social Insurance Institution) to adopt guidelines for the management of food allergies in children, developed by the Finnish Medical Society Duodecim, as the basis for reimbursing clinical nutrition preparations for the treatment of cow milk allergy (CMA) in F...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Guest JF,Valovirta E

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of losartan +/- hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) versus placebo in obese patients with systolic and diastolic hypertension. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Randomized patients (n = 261) were non-diabetic with systolic blood pressure (SBP) > or = 140 and < or = 1...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Oparil S,Abate N,Chen E,Creager MA,Galet V,Jia G,Julius S,Lerman A,Lyle PA,Pool J,Tershakovec AM

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Aliskiren is the first in a new class of orally effective direct renin inhibitors approved for the treatment of hypertension. This multiple-dose study investigated the potential for pharmacokinetic interactions between aliskiren and three drugs, each predominantly eliminated by a different clearance/metabolic...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Ayalasomayajula S,Tchaloyan S,Yeh CM,Bizot MN,Dieterich HA,Howard D,Dole WP

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:PREDICTIVE is a multi-national, prospective, observational study, assessing the safety and efficacy of insulin detemir in patients with diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:The European cohort includes 20,531 patients with diabetes (7420 type 1) from 11 countries. A subgroup of 4782 type 1 patients were tra...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Dornhorst A,Lüddeke HJ,Honka M,Ackermann RW,Meriläinen M,Gallwitz B,Sreenan S,PREDICTIVE Study Group.

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The European Forsteo Observational Study (EFOS) study was primarily designed to assess fracture incidence, degree of pain, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and compliance in women prescribed teriparatide in a community setting. This report describes the design of the study and characteristics of the pat...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Rajzbaum G,Jakob F,Karras D,Ljunggren O,Lems WF,Langdahl BL,Fahrleitner-Pammer A,Walsh JB,Gibson A,Tynan AJ,Marin F

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to quantify the incidence of thromboembolic events (specifically, deep vein thromboses [DVT] and pulmonary embolism [PE]) in patients with cancer, and to examine the effects of a major clinical trial design and execution factors on those incidence rates. RESEARCH DESIGN AND ME...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Reynolds MW,Shibata A,Zhao S,Jones N,Fahrbach K,Goodnough LT

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The systematic use of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (2-OCA) became routine in our cardiac unit in 2000. This topical skin adhesive has been used in conjunction with conventional suturing for skin closure and prevention of postoperative wound infections by means of its performance as a microbial barrier to exogenou...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Souza EC,Fitaroni RB,Januzelli DM,Macruz HM,Camacho JC,Souza MR

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exenatide, an incretin mimetic for adjunctive treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), reduced hemoglobin A(1c) (A1C) and weight in clinical trials. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of > or = 3 years exenatide therapy on glycemic control, body weight, cardiometabolic markers, and safety. ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Klonoff DC,Buse JB,Nielsen LL,Guan X,Bowlus CL,Holcombe JH,Wintle ME,Maggs DG

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore relationships between beta-cell function and incident cardiovascular events, death, and medical costs among elderly individuals. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:In a prospective, population-based cohort of 4555 elderly individuals, we examined the effect of beta-cell function on incident cardiovascula...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Curtis LH,Hammill BG,Bethel MA,Anstrom KJ,Liao L,Gottdiener JS,Schulman KA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Migraine is frequently under-treated. The 4-item Migraine Assessment of Current Therapy (Migraine-ACT) questionnaire is a simple, patient-friendly tool to identify patients requiring change in acute migraine treatment. OBJECTIVE:To establish a predictive model for the Migraine-ACT questionnaire in primary c...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Pascual J,Láinez MJ,Baos V,García ML,López-Gil A

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most studies investigating the benefits of statins have focused on North American and European populations. This study focuses on evaluating the lipid-lowering effects of rosuvastatin and atorvastatin in Asian patients. OBJECTIVES:The DIrect Statin COmparison of LDL-C Values: an Evaluation of Rosuvastatin t...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Zhu JR,Tomlinson B,Ro YM,Sim KH,Lee YT,Sriratanasathavorn C

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the emergence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is linked to modifiable lifestyle and physiological factors, it is increasingly important to concentrate on preventative strategies. For preventative measures to be beneficial it is necessary to clearly identify patients at risk--given that multiple risk factors often c...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： De Backer G

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A novel preoperative procedure From Home To Operation (FHTO) seeks to combat increasing operation and infection rates. This is the first prospective randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing the cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of FHTO and conventional ward procedures for standardized Laparoscopic Cholec...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Keränen J,Soini EJ,Ryynänen OP,Hietaniemi K,Keränen U

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate costs associated with prostaglandin analogs among newly-diagnosed glaucoma patients in a managed-care population. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:A cost minimization model compared annual costs for patients initiating therapy with one of the three prostaglandin analogs (bimatoprost, latanoprost, trav...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Schmier JK,Covert DW,Robin AL

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As results from an increasing number of clinical trials with disease-modifying drugs (DMDs) in multiple sclerosis (MS) become available, the challenge for the treating neurologist is how to decide on the appropriate therapy for an individual patient. OBJECTIVE:An International Working Group for Treatment Op...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Goodin DS,Biermann LD,Bohlega S,Boiko A,Chofflon M,Gebeily S,Gouider R,Havrdova E,Jakab G,Karabudak R,Karussis D,Miller A,Pakdaman H,Selmaj K,Sharief M,International Working Group for Treatment Optimization in MS.

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Azelastine hydrochloride (Astelin) nasal spray 0.1% solution is a second-generation intranasal antihistamine available in the US for treatment of both seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) and nonallergic vasomotor rhinitis (VMR). SCOPE:Searches of journal articles including the title word 'azelastine' from 19...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bernstein JA

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the evidence evaluating the efficacy of vardenafil in subgroups of hypertensive patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). METHODS:Meta-analysis of randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, flexible-dose vardenafil clinical trials that were >or=12 weeks in duration evaluated men with a >or=6-mo...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Shabsigh R,Duval S,Shah M,Regan TS,Juhasz M,Veltry LG

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) should be a treatment goal for patients with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). OBJECTIVES:To assess the impact of treatment with escitalopram on HRQoL as well as the effect of relapse on HRQoL and work productivity. METHODS:This study was conducted alongsi...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Allgulander C,Jørgensen T,Wade A,François C,Despiegel N,Auquier P,Toumi M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) occurs in approximately 1% of infants and children and is associated with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The objective of this paper is to examine the use of endoscopic injection with dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer (Dx/HA) as a curative option and as an alternati...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Elder JS,Shah MB,Batiste LR,Eaddy M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Deriving preference scores for the Medical Outcomes Study (MOS) Sleep Scale would enable its use in cost-utility analyses. The objective of this study was to map scores of the MOS Sleep Scale to a preference-based health-state utility index (SF-6D) scored from the SF-36 Health Survey (SF-36). RESEARCH DESIGN...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Yang M,Dubois D,Kosinski M,Sun X,Gajria K

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether a new category of artificial tear product, carboxymethylcellulose 0.5% with compatible solutes (CMC-solutes) (Optive, Allergan, Inc., Irvine, California) improves clinical outcomes when used adjunctively with topical cyclosporine 0.05% (Restasis, Allergan, Inc., Irvine, California) for the ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Hardten DR,Brown MJ,Pham-Vang S

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Consensus health panels, including the Joint British Societies (JBS), have established increasingly stringent cholesterol goals. However, in clinical settings, most patients do not achieve even the less stringent goals. OBJECTIVE:To provide descriptive data on the proportion of patients in the United Kingdo...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Rajagopalan S,Alemao E,Finch L,Yin D

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the impact of an electronic data capture system on patient satisfaction and patient-physician interactions in a rheumatology clinical setting. STUDY DESIGN:In this multicenter study, 1079 patients with rheumatoid arthritis completed questionnaires quarterly about their health and satisfaction with...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Huffstutter J,Craig WD,Schimizzi G,Harshbarger J,Lisse J,Kasle S,Hymson L,Yocum D,Castro L,Hegedus R,Callegari P,Yeilding N,Gilmer K

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Therapeutic interventions that block the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) have an important role in slowing the progression of cardiovascular risk actors to established cardiovascular diseases. In recent years, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) have emerged as effective and well-tolerated alter...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Meredith PA

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Niacin is currently the most effective approved agent for raising high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. However, niacin-induced cutaneous flushing (redness, warmth, tingling and/or itching) significantly limits patient acceptance. To further characterize flushing, a patient-reported Flushing Symptom Question...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Norquist JM,Watson DJ,Yu Q,Paolini JF,McQuarrie K,Santanello NC

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It has been acknowledged that patients who receive a beta-blocker or diuretic based regimen are at increased risk of developing new-onset diabetes. Recently, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) have been shown to decrease patients' odds of developing new-o...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kuti EL,Baker WL,White CM

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The stratum corneum (SC) pharmacokinetics of terbinafine following single-dose administration of a novel cutaneous solution (film-forming solution, FFS) containing terbinafine hydrochloride and a film-forming agent, was investigated in three studies. Terbinafine 1% cream (Lamisil) was included as a benchmark ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Kienzler JL,Queille-Roussel C,Mugglestone C,Ortonne JP,Larnier C

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Research indicates that insomnia may contribute significantly to healthcare costs; however, information on the effects of treatments on costs has not been thoroughly published. This study presents predictive models that forecast, from the perspective of commercial managed care, the effects of insomnia medicat...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Jhaveri M,Seal B,Pollack M,Wertz D

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To understand better the true impact of widespread adoption of adjuvant aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy on postmenopausal breast cancer patients' risk of bone fracture. METHODS:Data from three different studies were used to estimate the relative risk of bone fracture for each of the following groups of wome...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Bell R,Lewis J

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Vildagliptin is a potent and selective dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-4) inhibitor that improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes by increasing alpha and beta-cell responsiveness to glucose. This study assessed the effect of multiple doses of vildagliptin 100 mg once daily on warfarin pharmacok...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： He YL,Sabo R,Riviere GJ,Sunkara G,Leon S,Ligueros-Saylan M,Rosenberg M,Dole WP,Howard D

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients receiving levodopa for Parkinson's disease experience motor fluctuations and immobility ('off' episodes) between doses. This study assessed adjunctive Zelapar (selegiline orally disintegrating tablet (ODT)) for managing off episodes and for long-term safety. METHODS:This open-label extension evaluat...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Lew MF,Pahwa R,Leehey M,Bertoni J,Kricorian G,Zydis Selegiline Study Group.

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nausea with or without vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) is the most common medical condition in pregnancy. NVP, even with mild symptoms, is associated with costs to society, patients, and the health care system. OBJECTIVE:The main objective of this study was to estimate the total direct and indirect costs per wo...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Piwko C,Ungar WJ,Einarson TR,Wolpin J,Koren G

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insulin resistance alone does not result in the development of type 2 diabetes; progressive dysfunction of pancreatic islet alpha and beta cells, which results in inadequate control of hyperglycemia, must be present for the disease to develop. Because of these defects, meal-stimulated insulin secretion from ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Meece J

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Significant race and ethnic disparities exist in diabetes-related health care. Using a nationally representative database, we sought to determine if use of thiazolidinediones (TZDs) differs by race and ethnicity. As a secondary objective, we sought to determine if race and ethnicity is associated with use of ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Aquilante CL,Zhang W,McCollum M

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the intraocular pressure lowering effect of the dorzolamide/timolol fixed combination (DTFC) in non-responder glaucoma patients to prostaglandin analogs/prostamides (prostas). PATIENTS AND METHODS:All glaucoma patients treated with DTFC, between June 2003 and December 2005, who were unresponsive ...

journal_title：Current medical research and opinion

authors： Martínez A,Sánchez M

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00