Current Medical Research and Opinion, Volume 24, Issue 8 (2008)

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Original Article

Article
Study of anemia in long-term care (SALT): prevalence of anemia and its relationship with the risk of falls in nursing home residents
Naushira Pandya, Brahim Bookhart, Samir H. Mody, Paula A. Funk Orsini & Gregory Reardon
Pages: 2139-2149
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforStudy of anemia in long-term care (SALT): prevalence of anemia and its relationship with the risk of falls in nursing home residents | Full Text | References | PDF (125 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Prevention of sudden cardiac death: rationale and design of the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Dialysis patients (ICD2) Trial – a prospective pilot study
Mihaly K. de Bie, Jaco C. Lekkerkerker, Bastiaan van Dam, Andre Gaasbeek, Marjolijn van Buren, Hein Putter, Lieselot van Erven, Jeroen J. Bax, Martin J. Schalij, Ton J. Rabelink & J. Wouter Jukema
Pages: 2151-2157
Published online: 07 Jul 2008
AbstractforPrevention of sudden cardiac death: rationale and design of the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Dialysis patients (ICD2) Trial – a prospective pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (87.9 KB)
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Original Article

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Tegaserod in patients with mechanical sensitivity and overlapping symptoms of functional heartburn and functional dyspepsia
Philip B. Miner Jr, Sheila Rodriguez-Stanley, Howard M. Proskin, Farid Kianifard & Ivan Bottoli
Pages: 2159-2172
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforTegaserod in patients with mechanical sensitivity and overlapping symptoms of functional heartburn and functional dyspepsia | Full Text | References | PDF (292 KB)
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A cost-utility analysis of once daily solifenacin compared to tolterodine in the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome
Mark Speakman, Vik Khullar, Anthony Mundy, Isaac Odeyemi & John Bolodeoku
Pages: 2173-2179
Published online: 18 Jun 2008
AbstractforA cost-utility analysis of once daily solifenacin compared to tolterodine in the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (150.4 KB)
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A randomised, cross-over study comparing injection site pain with subcutaneous epoetin beta and subcutaneous darbepoetin alfa in patients with chronic kidney disease
Simon D. Roger, Michael G. Suranyi, Rowan G. Walker, on behalf of the COMFORT study group & on behalf of the COMFORT study group
Pages: 2181-2187
Published online: 18 Jun 2008
AbstractforA randomised, cross-over study comparing injection site pain with subcutaneous epoetin beta and subcutaneous darbepoetin alfa in patients with chronic kidney disease | Full Text | References | PDF (99.2 KB)
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Review

Article
Evolving concepts of type 2 diabetes management with oral medications: new approaches to an old disease
Robert R. Henry
Pages: 2189-2202
Published online: 01 Jul 2008
AbstractforEvolving concepts of type 2 diabetes management with oral medications: new approaches to an old disease | Full Text | References | PDF (148.6 KB)
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Estimating the potential savings with vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression: a payer perspective
Lawrence J. Cohen & John C. Allen Jr
Pages: 2203-2217
Published online: 23 Jun 2008
AbstractforEstimating the potential savings with vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression: a payer perspective | Full Text | References | PDF (156.1 KB)
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Tolerability of loteprednol/tobramycin versus dexamethasone/tobramycin in healthy volunteers: results of a 4-week, randomized, double-masked, parallel-group study
Jimmy D. Bartlett, Edward J. Holland, Dale W. Usner, Michael R. Paterno & Timothy L. Comstock
Pages: 2219-2227
Published online: 23 Jun 2008
AbstractforTolerability of loteprednol/tobramycin versus dexamethasone/tobramycin in healthy volunteers: results of a 4-week, randomized, double-masked, parallel-group study | Full Text | References | PDF (109.6 KB)
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Retrospective claims data analysis of dosage adjustment patterns of TNF antagonists among patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Eric Wu, Lei Chen, Howard Birnbaum, Elaine Yang & Mary Cifaldi
Pages: 2229-2240
Published online: 23 Jun 2008
AbstractforRetrospective claims data analysis of dosage adjustment patterns of TNF antagonists among patients with rheumatoid arthritis | Full Text | References | PDF (109.3 KB)
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LDL-C reductions and goal attainment among naive statin users in the Netherlands: real life results
Edith M. Heintjes, Mark W. Hirsch, Michiel W. van der Linden, John C. O‘Donnell, John C. O‘Donnell, Anton F. Stalenhoef & Ron M. C. Herings
Pages: 2241-2250
Published online: 24 Jun 2008
AbstractforLDL-C reductions and goal attainment among naive statin users in the Netherlands: real life results | Full Text | References | PDF (122.2 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Effect of ranitidine on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of prasugrel and clopidogrel
David S. Small, Nagy A. Farid, Ying G. Li, C. Steven Ernest II, Christopher D. Payne, Daniel E. Salazar & Kenneth J. Winters
Pages: 2251-2257
Published online: 25 Jun 2008
AbstractforEffect of ranitidine on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of prasugrel and clopidogrel | Full Text | References | PDF (278.8 KB)
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Original Article

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Association between response to pentosan polysulfate sodium therapy for interstitial cystitis and patient questionnaire-based treatment satisfaction
Peter K. Sand, David M. Kaufman, Robert J. Evans, Huabin F. Zhang, Dana L. Alan Fisher & J. Curtis Nickel
Pages: 2259-2264
Published online: 25 Jun 2008
AbstractforAssociation between response to pentosan polysulfate sodium therapy for interstitial cystitis and patient questionnaire-based treatment satisfaction | Full Text | References | PDF (98.2 KB)
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Brief Review

Review Article
A systematic review of the characteristics of randomised control trials featuring prostaglandins for the treatment of glaucoma
C.-W. Lee, F. Buckley, S. Costello & S. Kelly
Pages: 2265-2270
Published online: 25 Jun 2008
AbstractforA systematic review of the characteristics of randomised control trials featuring prostaglandins for the treatment of glaucoma | Full Text | References | PDF (86.9 KB)
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Commentary

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Importance of open access to atypical antipsychotics for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: a European perspective
A. C. Altamura, D. Armadoros, M. Jaeger, R. Kernish, J. Locklear & H.-P. Volz
Pages: 2271-2282
Published online: 26 Jun 2008
AbstractforImportance of open access to atypical antipsychotics for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: a European perspective | Full Text | References | PDF (150 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Abatacept in biologic-naive patients and TNF inadequate responders: clinical data in focus
Yvonne Sherrer
Pages: 2283-2294
Published online: 27 Jun 2008
AbstractforAbatacept in biologic-naive patients and TNF inadequate responders: clinical data in focus | Full Text | References | PDF (250.7 KB)
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Commentary

Article
Urban eye allergy syndrome: a new clinical entity?
Andrea Leonardi & Bob Lanier
Pages: 2295-2302
Published online: 30 Jun 2008
AbstractforUrban eye allergy syndrome: a new clinical entity? | Full Text | References | PDF (94.3 KB)
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Original Article

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Efficacy and tolerability of combination therapy with valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide in the initial treatment of severe hypertension
David A. Calhoun, Robert D. Glazer, Frank S. Pettyjohn, P. D. M. Coenen, Yanxing Zhao & Amie Grosso
Pages: 2303-2311
Published online: 30 Jun 2008
AbstractforEfficacy and tolerability of combination therapy with valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide in the initial treatment of severe hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (129 KB)
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A study of the pharmacokinetic interactions of the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren with metformin, pioglitazone and fenofibrate in healthy subjects
Sujata Vaidyanathan, Mojdeh Maboudian, Vance Warren, Ching-Ming Yeh, Hans Armin Dieterich, Dan Howard & William P. Dole
Pages: 2313-2326
Published online: 30 Jun 2008
AbstractforA study of the pharmacokinetic interactions of the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren with metformin, pioglitazone and fenofibrate in healthy subjects | Full Text | References | PDF (152.9 KB)
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Article
Effect of brivaracetam on cardiac repolarisation – a thorough QT study
D. Rosillon, B. Astruc, R. Hulhoven, M. A. Meeus, M. M. Troenaru, S. Watanabe & A. Stockis
Pages: 2327-2337
Published online: 02 Jul 2008
AbstractforEffect of brivaracetam on cardiac repolarisation – a thorough QT study | Full Text | References | PDF (302.1 KB)
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Article
Dexamethasone phosphate in antibiotic ear drops for the treatment of acute bacterial otitis externa
Ralph Mösges, Timo Schröder, Christian M. Baues & Kurtuluş Şahin
Pages: 2339-2347
Published online: 10 Jul 2008
AbstractforDexamethasone phosphate in antibiotic ear drops for the treatment of acute bacterial otitis externa | Full Text | References | PDF (121.1 KB)
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Article
Direct costs and health-related resource utilisation in the 6 months after insulin initiation in German patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in 2006: INSTIGATE study
A. Liebl, L. Breitscheidel, C. Nicolay & M. Happich
Pages: 2349-2358
Published online: 04 Jul 2008
AbstractforDirect costs and health-related resource utilisation in the 6 months after insulin initiation in German patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in 2006: INSTIGATE study | Full Text | References | PDF (102.8 KB)
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Review

Article
The relationship between fibromyalgia and major depressive disorder: a comprehensive review
Chi-Un Pae, Patrick Luyten, David M. Marks, Changsu Han, Sung-Hwan Park, Ashwin A. Patkar, Prakash S. Masand & Boudewijn Van Houdenhove
Pages: 2359-2371
Published online: 04 Jul 2008
AbstractforThe relationship between fibromyalgia and major depressive disorder: a comprehensive review | Full Text | References | PDF (129.4 KB)
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Letter to the Editor

Letter
Comment and reply on: Dosing accuracy of two insulin pre-filled pens
Laurent Vaur, Toshinari Asakura, Hiroaki Seino, Miho Kageyama & Noriaki Yohkoh
Pages: 2373-2375
Published online: 08 Jul 2008
First Page PreviewforComment and reply on: Dosing accuracy of two insulin pre-filled pens | Full Text | References | PDF (65.7 KB)
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Original Article

Article
Obesity, disease burden, and prescription spending by community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries
Bruce Stuart, Jennifer Lloyd, Lirong Zhao & Sachin Kamal-Bahl
Pages: 2377-2387
Published online: 09 Jul 2008
AbstractforObesity, disease burden, and prescription spending by community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries | Full Text | References | PDF (104.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Prescribing patterns in hypertension: the emerging role of fixed-dose combinations for attaining BP goals in hypertensive patients
Joel M. Neutel
Pages: 2389-2401
Published online: 09 Jul 2008
AbstractforPrescribing patterns in hypertension: the emerging role of fixed-dose combinations for attaining BP goals in hypertensive patients | Full Text | References | PDF (138.6 KB)
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Original Article

Article
24-hour control of intraocular pressure with 2% dorzolamide/0.5% timolol fixed-combination ophthalmic solution in open-angle glaucoma
Robert M. Feldman, Robert H. Stewart, William C. Stewart, Gang Jia, Steven S. Smugar & Vincent A. Galet
Pages: 2403-2412
Published online: 10 Jul 2008
Abstractfor24-hour control of intraocular pressure with 2% dorzolamide/0.5% timolol fixed-combination ophthalmic solution in open-angle glaucoma | Full Text | References | PDF (135.5 KB)
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Article
Physician perception and recommendation of insulin pens for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Mark Peyrot & Richard R. Rubin
Pages: 2413-2422
Published online: 23 Jul 2008
AbstractforPhysician perception and recommendation of insulin pens for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (103.7 KB)
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Brief Review

Review Article
Non-sedating antihistamines in the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria using patient-reported outcomes
J.-J. Grob & J.-M. Lachapelle
Pages: 2423-2428
Published online: 16 Jul 2008
AbstractforNon-sedating antihistamines in the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria using patient-reported outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (92 KB)
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