Current Medical Research and Opinion, Volume 23, Issue 7 (2007)

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Current Medical Research and Opinion, Volume 23, Issue 7 (2007)

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Article
An economic evaluation of vasoactive agents used in the United Kingdom for acute bleeding oesophageal varices in patients with liver cirrhosis
Jaroslaw Wechowski, Mark Connolly, Anette Woehl, Anthony Tetlow, Phil McEwan, Andrew Burroughs, Craig J. Currie & Aomesh Bhatt
Pages: 1481-1491
Published online: 23 May 2007
AbstractforAn economic evaluation of vasoactive agents used in the United Kingdom for acute bleeding oesophageal varices in patients with liver cirrhosis | References | PDF (426.7 KB)
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Review Article

Review Article
A review of the effects of antihyperglycaemic agents on body weight: the potential of incretin targeted therapies
Anthony Barnett, Josie Allsworth, Kevin Jameson & Rachel Mann
Pages: 1493-1507
Published online: 23 May 2007
AbstractforA review of the effects of antihyperglycaemic agents on body weight: the potential of incretin targeted therapies | References | PDF (417.4 KB)
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Original Article

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Economic impact of gefitinib for refractory non-small-cell lung cancer: a Markov model-based analysis
Christos Chouaid, Isabelle Monnet, Gilles Robinet, Maurice Perol, Pierre Fournel & Alain Vergnenegre
Pages: 1509-1515
Published online: 23 May 2007
AbstractforEconomic impact of gefitinib for refractory non-small-cell lung cancer: a Markov model-based analysis | References | PDF (341.9 KB)
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Economic impacts attributable to the early clinical benefit of atorvastatin therapy – a US managed care perspective
Robert J. Straka, Muhammad Mamdani, Joep Damen, C. Erik E. Kuntze, Larry Z. Liu, Marc F. Botteman & Michael J. Koren
Pages: 1517-1529
Published online: 25 May 2007
AbstractforEconomic impacts attributable to the early clinical benefit of atorvastatin therapy – a US managed care perspective | References | PDF (452.4 KB)
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Article
Effect of NXY-059, a novel neuroprotectant, on the pharmacokinetics of a single dose of digoxin in healthy subjects
Gunilla Huledal, Dag Nilsson, Matts Kågedal, Ingalill Reinholdsson, Yi‑Fang Cheng, Hanna Svensson, Olof Borgå & Mischa van Hout
Pages: 1531-1539
Published online: 25 May 2007
AbstractforEffect of NXY-059, a novel neuroprotectant, on the pharmacokinetics of a single dose of digoxin in healthy subjects | References | PDF (338.3 KB)
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Effects of ezetimibe on lipids and lipoproteins in patients with hyper­cholesterolemia and different apolipoprotein E genotypes
Laszlo Mark, Gyozo Dani, Özseb Fazekas, Olga Szüle, Hajnalka Kovacs & Andras Katona
Pages: 1541-1548
Published online: 31 May 2007
AbstractforEffects of ezetimibe on lipids and lipoproteins in patients with hyper­cholesterolemia and different apolipoprotein E genotypes | References | PDF (313.1 KB)
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Article
Validation of a questionnaire to assess niacin-induced cutaneous flushing
Josephine M. Norquist, Douglas J. Watson, Qinfen Yu, John F. Paolini, Kelly McQuarrie & Nancy C. Santanello
Pages: 1549-1560
Published online: 31 May 2007
AbstractforValidation of a questionnaire to assess niacin-induced cutaneous flushing | References | PDF (415.7 KB)
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Article
Economic burden of cardiovascular events and fractures among patients with end-stage renal disease
Quan V. Doan, Michelle Gleeson, John Kim, Rohit Borker, Robert Griffiths & Robert W. Dubois
Pages: 1561-1569
Published online: 30 May 2007
AbstractforEconomic burden of cardiovascular events and fractures among patients with end-stage renal disease | References | PDF (310.2 KB)
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Letter to the Editor

Letter
Comment on: The relative dosing of epoetin alfa and darbepoetin alfa in chronic kidney disease
Thomas Einarson, Marcio Machado, John Walker, Michael Iskedjian, Pierre-Yves Cremieux, Marc Van Audenrode & Patrick Lefebvre
Pages: 1571-1574
Published online: 30 May 2007
First Page PreviewforComment on: The relative dosing of epoetin alfa and darbepoetin alfa in chronic kidney disease | References | PDF (198.5 KB)
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Original Article

Article
An audit to determine the time taken to administer intravenous bisphosphonate infusions in patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer to bone in a hospital setting
Peter Barrett-Lee, Danny Bloomfield, Lisa Dougherty, Martyn Harries, Robert Laing, Hetal Patel & Mel Walker
Pages: 1575-1582
Published online: 30 May 2007
AbstractforAn audit to determine the time taken to administer intravenous bisphosphonate infusions in patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer to bone in a hospital setting | References | PDF (359.1 KB) | Supplemental
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Commentary

Article Commentary
Management of breakthrough seizures in the emergency department: continuity of patient care
Georgia D. Montouris & Andy S. Jagoda
Pages: 1583-1592
Published online: 31 May 2007
AbstractforManagement of breakthrough seizures in the emergency department: continuity of patient care | References | PDF (401.3 KB)
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Original Article

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Single- and multiple-dose bioequivalence of two once-daily tramadol formulations using stereospecific analysis of tramadol and its demethylated (M1 and M5) metabolites
Okponanabofa Eradiri, Suryanarayana Sista, John C. K. Lai, Oanh H. Nguyen & Peter H. Silverstone
Pages: 1593-1604
Published online: 31 May 2007
AbstractforSingle- and multiple-dose bioequivalence of two once-daily tramadol formulations using stereospecific analysis of tramadol and its demethylated (M1 and M5) metabolites | References | PDF (561.1 KB)
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Article
A comparative study of the efficacy of acute and continuation treatment with escitalopram versus duloxetine in patients with major depressive disorder
A. Wade, K. Gembert & I. Florea
Pages: 1605-1614
Published online: 04 Jun 2007
AbstractforA comparative study of the efficacy of acute and continuation treatment with escitalopram versus duloxetine in patients with major depressive disorder | References | PDF (411.8 KB)
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Pain relief and pain-related sleep disturbance with extended-release tramadol in patients with osteoarthritis
Mark Kosinski, Carmela Janagap, Kavita Gajria, Jeff Schein & John Freedman
Pages: 1615-1626
Published online: 01 Jun 2007
AbstractforPain relief and pain-related sleep disturbance with extended-release tramadol in patients with osteoarthritis | References | PDF (579.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
The Barthel Index and modified Rankin Scale as prognostic tools for long-term outcomes after stroke: a qualitative review of the literature
Krista F. Huybrechts & J. Jaime Caro
Pages: 1627-1636
Published online: 06 Jun 2007
AbstractforThe Barthel Index and modified Rankin Scale as prognostic tools for long-term outcomes after stroke: a qualitative review of the literature | References | PDF (515 KB)
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Original Article

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Cost-utility of levonorgestrel intrauterine system compared with hysterectomy and second generation endometrial ablative techniques in managing patients with menorrhagia in the UK
John P. Clegg, Julian F. Guest & Ritva Hurskainen
Pages: 1637-1648
Published online: 06 Jun 2007
AbstractforCost-utility of levonorgestrel intrauterine system compared with hysterectomy and second generation endometrial ablative techniques in managing patients with menorrhagia in the UK | References | PDF (698.1 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Patient acceptance of a novel electronic auto-injector device to administer recombinant human growth hormone: results from an open-label, user survey of everyday use
J. Dahlgren, D. Veimo, L. Johansson & I. Bech
Pages: 1649-1655
Published online: 06 Jun 2007
AbstractforPatient acceptance of a novel electronic auto-injector device to administer recombinant human growth hormone: results from an open-label, user survey of everyday use | References | PDF (299.8 KB)
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Original Article

Article
Modeling the role of genetic factors in characterizing extra-intestinal manifestations in Crohn's disease patients: does this improve outcome predictions?
Daniela F. Giachino, Silvia Regazzoni, Marco Bardessono, Mario De Marchi, Dario Gregori & and the Piedmont study Group on the Genetics of IBD
Pages: 1657-1665
Published online: 11 Jun 2007
AbstractforModeling the role of genetic factors in characterizing extra-intestinal manifestations in Crohn's disease patients: does this improve outcome predictions? | References | PDF (342.3 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Alleviating flu-like symptoms with dose titration and analgesics in MS patients on intramuscular interferon beta‑1a therapy: a pilot study
David W. Brandes, Kim Bigley, William Hornstein, Hart Cohen, William Au & Richard Shubin
Pages: 1667-1672
Published online: 13 Jun 2007
AbstractforAlleviating flu-like symptoms with dose titration and analgesics in MS patients on intramuscular interferon beta‑1a therapy: a pilot study | References | PDF (267.9 KB)
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Commentary

Article Commentary
Rationale and design of a prospective clinical trial program to evaluate the glucose-lowering effects of colesevelam HCl in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Harold E. Bays & David E. Cohen
Pages: 1673-1684
Published online: 12 Jun 2007
AbstractforRationale and design of a prospective clinical trial program to evaluate the glucose-lowering effects of colesevelam HCl in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus | References | PDF (463.7 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Association of baseline disease and patient characteristics with response to etoricoxib and indomethacin for acute gout
Sandra Navarra, Bernard R. Rubin, Qinfen Yu, Steven S. Smugar & Andrew M. Tershakovec
Pages: 1685-1691
Published online: 13 Jun 2007
AbstractforAssociation of baseline disease and patient characteristics with response to etoricoxib and indomethacin for acute gout | References | PDF (363.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Candesartan cilexetil – a review of effects on cardiovascular complications in hypertension and chronic heart failure
Peter A. Meredith
Pages: 1693-1705
Published online: 14 Jun 2007
AbstractforCandesartan cilexetil – a review of effects on cardiovascular complications in hypertension and chronic heart failure | References | PDF (410.6 KB)
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Original Article

Article
Safety and tolerability of prolonged-release nicotinic acid in statin-treated patients
R. S. Birjmohun, J. J. P. Kastelein, D. Poldermans, E. S. G Stroes, U. Hostalek & G. Assmann
Pages: 1707-1713
Published online: 14 Jun 2007
AbstractforSafety and tolerability of prolonged-release nicotinic acid in statin-treated patients | References | PDF (321.1 KB)
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Commentary

Article Commentary
Evidence-based guidelines for the management of lower urinary tract symptoms related to uncomplicated benign prostatic hyperplasia in Italy: updated summary
Sebastiano Spatafora, Giario Conti, Massimo Perachino, Antonio Casarico, Giorgio Mazzi, Giovanni Luigi Pappagallo & for the AURO.it BPH Guidelines Committee
Pages: 1715-1732
Published online: 20 Jun 2007
AbstractforEvidence-based guidelines for the management of lower urinary tract symptoms related to uncomplicated benign prostatic hyperplasia in Italy: updated summary | References | PDF (633.2 KB)
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Article Commentary
Practical prescribing with aripiprazole in schizophrenia: consensus recommendations of a UK multidisciplinary panel
Gary Sullivan, Markus Bienroth, Martin Jones, Helen Millar, Lawrence Ratna & David Taylor
Pages: 1733-1744
Published online: 20 Jun 2007
AbstractforPractical prescribing with aripiprazole in schizophrenia: consensus recommendations of a UK multidisciplinary panel | References | PDF (523.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Treating bleeding oesophageal varices with vasoactive agents:good value for money?
J. N. Plevris & P. C. Hayes
Pages: 1745-1747
Published online: 21 Jun 2007
AbstractforTreating bleeding oesophageal varices with vasoactive agents:good value for money? | References | PDF (184.2 KB)
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