Current Medical Research and Opinion, Volume 24, Issue 10 (2008)

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Brief Report
Changes in intraocular pressure following a switch from latanoprost monotherapy to latanoprost/timolol fixed combination therapy in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension: results from a clinical practice database
Marie-Noëlle Lazaridou, Donald M. I. Montgomery, Whye Onn Ho & David Jaberoo
Pages: 2725-2728
Published online: 18 Aug 2008
AbstractforChanges in intraocular pressure following a switch from latanoprost monotherapy to latanoprost/timolol fixed combination therapy in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension: results from a clinical practice database | Full Text | References | PDF (85.4 KB)
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Article
Efficacy and tolerance of a hydrocolloid dressing containing hyaluronic acid for the treatment of leg ulcers of venous or mixed origin
Sylvie Meaume, Zohra Ourabah, Marco Romanelli, Roberto Manopulo, Florent De Vathaire, Denis Salomon & Jean-Hilaire Saurat
Pages: 2729-2739
Published online: 18 Aug 2008
AbstractforEfficacy and tolerance of a hydrocolloid dressing containing hyaluronic acid for the treatment of leg ulcers of venous or mixed origin | Full Text | References | PDF (114.5 KB)
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Usability of a pre-filled insulin injection device in a 3-month observational survey of everyday clinical practice in Australia
John Carter & Anthony Roberts
Pages: 2741-2749
Published online: 19 Aug 2008
AbstractforUsability of a pre-filled insulin injection device in a 3-month observational survey of everyday clinical practice in Australia | Full Text | References | PDF (252.3 KB) | Supplemental
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Brief Report
Hemoglobin levels that trigger erythropoiesis-stimulating agent treatment decisions for cancer-associated anemia – examination of practice in Germany
T. Steinmetz, U. Totzke, U. Söling, M. Groschek, J. Mittermüller, M. Schweigert, H. Tesch, S. Nawka, S. Schmitz & A. Tsamaloukas
Pages: 2751-2756
Published online: 19 Aug 2008
AbstractforHemoglobin levels that trigger erythropoiesis-stimulating agent treatment decisions for cancer-associated anemia – examination of practice in Germany | Full Text | References | PDF (168.1 KB)
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Review Article
Dose-escalation study of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of rivaroxaban in healthy elderly subjects
Dagmar Kubitza, Michael Becka, Angelika Roth & Wolfgang Mueck
Pages: 2757-2765
Published online: 19 Aug 2008
AbstractforDose-escalation study of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of rivaroxaban in healthy elderly subjects | Full Text | References | PDF (232.3 KB)
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Health-related quality of life of immune thrombocytopenic purpura patients: results from a web-based survey
Claire F. Snyder, Susan D. Mathias, David Cella, John J. Isitt, Albert W. Wu & Joan Young
Pages: 2767-2776
Published online: 19 Aug 2008
AbstractforHealth-related quality of life of immune thrombocytopenic purpura patients: results from a web-based survey | Full Text | References | PDF (108.3 KB)
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Sustained effects in hypercholesterolaemic patients on combined simvastatin/ezetimibe treatment: observational cohort study in clinical practice
Steven K. Hildemann, Christian Barho, Barbara Karmann, Harald Darius & Christoph Bode
Pages: 2777-2784
Published online: 21 Aug 2008
AbstractforSustained effects in hypercholesterolaemic patients on combined simvastatin/ezetimibe treatment: observational cohort study in clinical practice | Full Text | References | PDF (109.4 KB)
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Follicular development induced by recombinant luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in anovulatory women with LH and FSH deficiency: evidence of a threshold effect
Louis O’Dea, Fanny O’Brien, Karen Currie & George Hemsey
Pages: 2785-2793
Published online: 25 Aug 2008
AbstractforFollicular development induced by recombinant luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in anovulatory women with LH and FSH deficiency: evidence of a threshold effect | Full Text | References | PDF (100.6 KB)
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Article
The effect of a nicotine patch on cigarette craving over the course of the day: results from two randomized clinical trials
Saul Shiffman & Stuart G. Ferguson
Pages: 2795-2804
Published online: 25 Aug 2008
AbstractforThe effect of a nicotine patch on cigarette craving over the course of the day: results from two randomized clinical trials | Full Text | References | PDF (114.9 KB)
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Comparison of treatment persistence, hospital utilization and costs among major depressive disorder geriatric patients treated with escitalopram versus other SSRI/SNRI antidepressants
Eric Wu, Paul Greenberg, Elaine Yang, Andrew Yu, Rym Ben-Hamadi & M. Haim Erder
Pages: 2805-2813
Published online: 27 Aug 2008
AbstractforComparison of treatment persistence, hospital utilization and costs among major depressive disorder geriatric patients treated with escitalopram versus other SSRI/SNRI antidepressants | Full Text | References | PDF (124.3 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Influence of the timing of low-dose aspirin on tolerability of prolonged-release nicotinic acid in patients at elevated cardiovascular risk
J. Delgado Alves, E. Steinhagen-Thiessen, R. Darioli, U. Hostalek & A. Vogt
Pages: 2815-2820
Published online: 27 Aug 2008
AbstractforInfluence of the timing of low-dose aspirin on tolerability of prolonged-release nicotinic acid in patients at elevated cardiovascular risk | Full Text | References | PDF (110 KB)
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Article
Costs of skin and skin structure infections due to Staphylococcus aureus: an analysis of managed- care claims
Jeno P. Marton, Juliana L. Jackel, Robyn T. Carson, Constance D. Rothermel, Mark Friedman & Joseph Menzin
Pages: 2821-2828
Published online: 28 Aug 2008
AbstractforCosts of skin and skin structure infections due to Staphylococcus aureus: an analysis of managed- care claims | Full Text | References | PDF (92.7 KB)
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Levocetirizine in persistent allergic rhinitis: continuous or on-demand use? A pilot study
Giorgio Walter Canonica, Federica Fumagalli, Laura Guerra, Ilaria Baiardini, Enrico Compalati, Anthi Rogkakou, Pierangela Massacane, Cinzia Gamalero, Anna Maria Riccio, Antonio Scordamaglia & Giovanni Passalacqua
Pages: 2829-2839
Published online: 29 Aug 2008
AbstractforLevocetirizine in persistent allergic rhinitis: continuous or on-demand use? A pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (114.3 KB)
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Commentary

Article Commentary
Post-fracture management of patients with hip fracture: a perspective
O. Bruyere, M.-L. Brandi, N. Burlet, N. Harvey, G. Lyritis, H. Minne, S. Boonen, J.-Y. Reginster, R. Rizzoli & K. Akesson
Pages: 2841-2851
Published online: 28 Aug 2008
AbstractforPost-fracture management of patients with hip fracture: a perspective | Full Text | References | PDF (132.9 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Surveillance study of the susceptibility of Haemophilus influenzae to various antibacterial agents in Europe and Canada
W. T. M. Jansen, A. Verel, M. Beitsma, J. Verhoef & D. Milatovic
Pages: 2853-2861
Published online: 28 Aug 2008
AbstractforSurveillance study of the susceptibility of Haemophilus influenzae to various antibacterial agents in Europe and Canada | Full Text | References | PDF (103.9 KB)
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Article
Combination antihypertensive therapy with valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide in Chinese patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension
Ning-L. Sun, Jun-R. Zhu, Yanxing Zhao, Ying-M. Tu, on Behalf of the Co-Diovan Trial Investigators & on Behalf of the Co-Diovan Trial Investigators
Pages: 2863-2871
Published online: 29 Aug 2008
AbstractforCombination antihypertensive therapy with valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide in Chinese patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (126.6 KB)
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Differences in cardiovascular event rates between atorvastatin and simvastatin among new users: managed-care experience
Richard J. Willke, Steve Zhou & Robert A. Vogel
Pages: 2873-2882
Published online: 29 Aug 2008
AbstractforDifferences in cardiovascular event rates between atorvastatin and simvastatin among new users: managed-care experience | Full Text | References | PDF (111.1 KB)
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Ropinirole 24-hour prolonged release and ropinirole immediate release in early Parkinson's disease: a randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority crossover study
Fabrizio Stocchi, Bonnie P. Hersh, Burton L. Scott, Paul A. Nausieda, Luigi Giorgi, on Behalf of the EASE-PD Monotherapy Study Investigators & on Behalf of the EASE-PD Monotherapy Study Investigators
Pages: 2883-2895
Published online: 02 Sep 2008
AbstractforRopinirole 24-hour prolonged release and ropinirole immediate release in early Parkinson's disease: a randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority crossover study | Full Text | References | PDF (133.5 KB)
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Commentary

Article Commentary
Biosimilars: opinion of an expert panel in the Middle East
S. Bohlega, S. Al-Shammri, I. Al Sharoqi, M. Dahdaleh, S. Gebeily, J. Inshasi, A. Khalifa, H. Pakdaman, M. Szólics & B. Yamout
Pages: 2897-2903
Published online: 02 Sep 2008
AbstractforBiosimilars: opinion of an expert panel in the Middle East | Full Text | References | PDF (86.2 KB)
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Economic evaluation of medication, laser trabeculoplasty and filtering surgeries in treating patients with glaucoma in the US
Louis B. Cantor, L. Jay Katz, J. Wang Cheng, Er Chen, Kuo B. Tong & John W. Peabody
Pages: 2905-2918
Published online: 02 Sep 2008
AbstractforEconomic evaluation of medication, laser trabeculoplasty and filtering surgeries in treating patients with glaucoma in the US | Full Text | References | PDF (144.3 KB)
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Cost-effectiveness of licensed treatment options for restless legs syndrome in the UK and Sweden
M. Lees, G. Roberts, M. Tabberer, R. DasGupta, H. W. Finnern & The RLS Health Economic Study Group
Pages: 2919-2930
Published online: 15 Sep 2008
AbstractforCost-effectiveness of licensed treatment options for restless legs syndrome in the UK and Sweden | Full Text | References | PDF (759.9 KB)
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A prospective observational study of the effectiveness, safety, and effect on fatigue of darbepoetin alfa for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced anaemia
J. R. Mel, A. Salar, C. A. Rodríguez, A. Alegre, A. González, J. Cassinello, J. Montesinos, J. A. Gasquet, J. Sánchez, E. Saigí, on Behalf of the AMG-DAR-2002-01 Study Group & on Behalf of the AMG-DAR-2002-01 Study Group
Pages: 2931-2942
Published online: 04 Sep 2008
AbstractforA prospective observational study of the effectiveness, safety, and effect on fatigue of darbepoetin alfa for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced anaemia | Full Text | References | PDF (171.4 KB)
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Effects of exenatide versus sitagliptin on postprandial glucose, insulin and glucagon secretion, gastric emptying, and caloric intake: a randomized, cross-over study
Ralph A. DeFronzo, Ted Okerson, Prabhakar Viswanathan, Xuesong Guan, John H. Holcombe & Leigh MacConell
Pages: 2943-2952
Published online: 10 Sep 2008
AbstractforEffects of exenatide versus sitagliptin on postprandial glucose, insulin and glucagon secretion, gastric emptying, and caloric intake: a randomized, cross-over study | Full Text | References | PDF (136.1 KB)
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Long-term (48-week) safety of ezetimibe 10 mg/day coadministered with simvastatin compared to simvastatin alone in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia
Harold Bays, Aditi Sapre, William Taggart, Ji Liu, Rachel Capece & Andrew Tershakovec
Pages: 2953-2966
Published online: 08 Sep 2008
AbstractforLong-term (48-week) safety of ezetimibe 10 mg/day coadministered with simvastatin compared to simvastatin alone in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia | Full Text | References | PDF (132.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Review of the pharmaceutical properties and clinical effects of the topical NSAID formulation, diclofenac epolamine
K. D. Rainsford, W. F. Kean & G. E. Ehrlich
Pages: 2967-2992
Published online: 02 Oct 2008
AbstractforReview of the pharmaceutical properties and clinical effects of the topical NSAID formulation, diclofenac epolamine | Full Text | References | PDF (299.3 KB)
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Review Article
Cost-effectiveness of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in total hip and knee replacement surgery: the evolving application of health economic modelling over 20 years
S.E. Wolowacz, N. Hess, V.K. Brennan, B.U. Monz & J.M. Plumb
Pages: 2993-3006
Published online: 02 Oct 2008
AbstractforCost-effectiveness of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in total hip and knee replacement surgery: the evolving application of health economic modelling over 20 years | Full Text | References | PDF (134.4 KB)
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Erratum

Correction
Erratum
Page: 3007
Published online: 01 Oct 2008
CitationforErratum | Full Text | PDF (32.2 KB)
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Submissions to CMRO: Update

Submissions to CMRO: Update
Page: 3010
Published online: 03 Oct 2008
CitationforSubmissions to CMRO: Update | Full Text | PDF (40.4 KB) | Supplemental
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