Current Medical Research and Opinion, Volume 24, Issue 12 (2008)

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Current Medical Research and Opinion, Volume 24, Issue 12 (2008)

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A retrospective study of cholinesterase inhibitors for Alzheimer's disease: cerebrovascular disease as a predictor of patient outcomes
Claudie Charbonneau, Fadi Massoud, Marc Dorais & Jacques LeLorier
Pages: 3287-3294
Published online: 23 Oct 2008
AbstractforA retrospective study of cholinesterase inhibitors for Alzheimer's disease: cerebrovascular disease as a predictor of patient outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (111.9 KB)
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Commentary

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Never too late: reducing late breast cancer relapse risk
N. Harbeck
Pages: 3295-3305
Published online: 23 Oct 2008
AbstractforNever too late: reducing late breast cancer relapse risk | Full Text | References | PDF (133.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Treating knee osteoarthritis with intra-articular hyaluronans
Daniel Brzusek & David Petron
Pages: 3307-3322
Published online: 23 Oct 2008
AbstractforTreating knee osteoarthritis with intra-articular hyaluronans | Full Text | References | PDF (150.1 KB)
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Out-of-pocket expenses and healthcare resource utilization among individuals with or at risk of diabetes mellitus
Kathleen M. Fox, Susan Grandy & for the SHIELD Study Group
Pages: 3323-3329
Published online: 23 Oct 2008
AbstractforOut-of-pocket expenses and healthcare resource utilization among individuals with or at risk of diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (148.8 KB)
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Cognitive function and blood pressure control in hypertensive patients over 60 years of age: COGNIPRES study
Ernest Vinyoles, Mariano De la Figuera & Diego Gonzalez-Segura
Pages: 3331-3340
Published online: 23 Oct 2008
AbstractforCognitive function and blood pressure control in hypertensive patients over 60 years of age: COGNIPRES study | Full Text | References | PDF (103.9 KB)
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One-year clinical and economic consequences of oral atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia
Natalie C. Edwards, Jacqueline Pesa, Dennis M. Meletiche, Luella Engelhart, Ann K. Thompson, Jay Sherr & Riad Dirani
Pages: 3341-3355
Published online: 23 Oct 2008
AbstractforOne-year clinical and economic consequences of oral atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia | Full Text | References | PDF (133.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Importance of circadian rhythmicity in the cholinergic treatment of Alzheimer's disease: focus on galantamine
André Nieoullon, Danièle Bentué-Ferrer, Régis Bordet, Magda Tsolaki & Hans Förstl
Pages: 3357-3367
Published online: 28 Oct 2008
AbstractforImportance of circadian rhythmicity in the cholinergic treatment of Alzheimer's disease: focus on galantamine | Full Text | References | PDF (138.1 KB)
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Patient and caregiver perspective on pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis and newly developed symptom questionnaires
Emuella M. Flood, Kathleen M. Beusterien, Mayur M. Amonkar, Cynthia H. Jurgensen, Odile E. Dewit, Lesley P. Kahl & Louis S. Matza
Pages: 3369-3381
Published online: 29 Oct 2008
AbstractforPatient and caregiver perspective on pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis and newly developed symptom questionnaires | Full Text | References | PDF (208.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Efficacy and safety of tadalafil once daily: considerations for the practical application of a daily dosing option
Craig F. Donatucci, David G. Wong, Francois Giuliano, Sidney Glina, Sherie A. Dowsett, Steven Watts & Sebastian Sorsaburu
Pages: 3383-3392
Published online: 30 Oct 2008
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of tadalafil once daily: considerations for the practical application of a daily dosing option | Full Text | References | PDF (130.2 KB)
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Dose-ranging study of fluticasone furoate nasal spray for Japanese patients with perennial allergic rhinitis
K Okubo, M Nakashima, N Miyake, J Uchida & M Okuda
Pages: 3393-3403
Published online: 31 Oct 2008
AbstractforDose-ranging study of fluticasone furoate nasal spray for Japanese patients with perennial allergic rhinitis | Full Text | References | PDF (121.4 KB)
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Gastroprotection in patients prescribed non-selective NSAIDs, and the risk of related hospitalization
T. A. Koncz, S. P. Lister & G. T. Makinson
Pages: 3405-3412
Published online: 31 Oct 2008
AbstractforGastroprotection in patients prescribed non-selective NSAIDs, and the risk of related hospitalization | Full Text | References | PDF (108.2 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Survey to evaluate diagnosis and management of headache in primary care: Headache Management Pattern programme
Nina De Klippel, Jan-Peter Jansen & João Sequeira Carlos
Pages: 3413-3422
Published online: 05 Nov 2008
AbstractforSurvey to evaluate diagnosis and management of headache in primary care: Headache Management Pattern programme | Full Text | References | PDF (112.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Early switch to oral versus intravenous antimicrobial treatment for hospitalized patients with acute pyelonephritis: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Evridiki K. Vouloumanou, Petros I. Rafailidis, Maria S. Kazantzi, Stavros Athanasiou & Matthew E. Falagas
Pages: 3423-3434
Published online: 12 Nov 2008
AbstractforEarly switch to oral versus intravenous antimicrobial treatment for hospitalized patients with acute pyelonephritis: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials | Full Text | References | PDF (113.6 KB)
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Association between adherence with fixed dose combination fluticasone propionate/salmeterol on asthma outcomes and costs
Thomas E. Delea, Richard H. Stanford, May Hagiwara & David A. Stempel
Pages: 3435-3442
Published online: 06 Nov 2008
AbstractforAssociation between adherence with fixed dose combination fluticasone propionate/salmeterol on asthma outcomes and costs | Full Text | References | PDF (92.5 KB)
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A retrospective randomized study of asthma control in the US: results of the CHARIOT study
Philip Marcus, Renée J.G. Arnold, Sean Ekins, Patricia Sacco, Marc Massanari, S. Stanley Young, James Donohue, Don Bukstein, on behalf of the CHARIOT Study Investigators & on behalf of the CHARIOT Study Investigators
Pages: 3443-3452
Published online: 06 Nov 2008
AbstractforA retrospective randomized study of asthma control in the US: results of the CHARIOT study | Full Text | References | PDF (102 KB)
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of budesonide/formoterol maintenance and reliever therapy versus fixed combination treatments for asthma in Finland
Klaus Tamminen, Juha Laine, Erkki Soini, Janne Martikainen & Hannu Kankaanranta
Pages: 3453-3461
Published online: 06 Nov 2008
AbstractforCost-effectiveness analysis of budesonide/formoterol maintenance and reliever therapy versus fixed combination treatments for asthma in Finland | Full Text | References | PDF (194.7 KB)
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Commentary

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Core elements of epilepsy diagnosis and management: expert consensus from the Leadership in Epilepsy, Advocacy, and Development (LEAD) faculty
Tracy A. Glauser, Raman Sankar & Co-chairs of the Leadership in Epilepsy, Advocacy, and Development and LEAD faculty
Pages: 3463-3477
Published online: 10 Nov 2008
AbstractforCore elements of epilepsy diagnosis and management: expert consensus from the Leadership in Epilepsy, Advocacy, and Development (LEAD) faculty | Full Text | References | PDF (132.5 KB) | Supplemental
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Calculation of AQCmax: comparison of five ophthalmic fluoroquinolone solutions
Masamichi Fukuda & Hiroshi Sasaki
Pages: 3479-3486
Published online: 10 Nov 2008
AbstractforCalculation of AQCmax: comparison of five ophthalmic fluoroquinolone solutions | Full Text | References | PDF (194.7 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Descriptive epidemiology of hospitalisation for psoriasis
Pete Conway & Craig J. Currie
Pages: 3487-3491
Published online: 12 Nov 2008
AbstractforDescriptive epidemiology of hospitalisation for psoriasis | Full Text | References | PDF (136.8 KB)
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Utilization pattern of etanercept and its cost implications in moderate to severe psoriasis in a managed care population
Eric Q. Wu, Steve R. Feldman, Lei Chen, Anna Kaltenboeck, Andrew P. Yu, Shiraz R. Gupta, David Laitinen & Mary K. Willian
Pages: 3493-3501
Published online: 12 Nov 2008
AbstractforUtilization pattern of etanercept and its cost implications in moderate to severe psoriasis in a managed care population | Full Text | References | PDF (117.8 KB)
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Fixed-ratio combination oxycodone/naloxone compared with oxycodone alone for the relief of opioid-induced constipation in moderate-to-severe noncancer pain
K. Simpson, P. Leyendecker, M. Hopp, S. Müller-Lissner, O. Löwenstein, J. De Andrés, J. Troy Ferrarons, B. Bosse, B. Krain, T. Nichols, W. Kremers & K. Reimer
Pages: 3503-3512
Published online: 12 Nov 2008
AbstractforFixed-ratio combination oxycodone/naloxone compared with oxycodone alone for the relief of opioid-induced constipation in moderate-to-severe noncancer pain | Full Text | References | PDF (114.2 KB)
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Effects of tolterodine extended release on patient perception of bladder condition and overactive bladder symptoms
Sender Herschorn, John Heesakkers, David Castro-Diaz, Joseph T. Wang, Marina Brodsky, Zhonghong Guan, on behalf of the Disease Management study team & on behalf of the Disease Management study team
Pages: 3513-3521
Published online: 12 Nov 2008
AbstractforEffects of tolterodine extended release on patient perception of bladder condition and overactive bladder symptoms | Full Text | References | PDF (122.1 KB)
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Analgesic efficacy and tolerability of flupirtine vs. tramadol in patients with subacute low back pain: a double-blind multicentre trial
C. Li, J. Ni, Z. Wang, M. Li, M. Gasparic, B. Terhaag & M.A. Überall
Pages: 3523-3530
Published online: 18 Nov 2008
AbstractforAnalgesic efficacy and tolerability of flupirtine vs. tramadol in patients with subacute low back pain: a double-blind multicentre trial | Full Text | References | PDF (124.6 KB)
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Comparison of efficacy and safety of ciprofloxacin otic solution 0.2% versus polymyxin B-neomycin-hydrocortisone in the treatment of acute diffuse otitis externa
Margaret Drehobl, Juan Lorente Guerrero, Pilar Rivas Lacarte, Gary Goldstein, Francisco Sabater Mata & Stephen Luber
Pages: 3531-3542
Published online: 18 Nov 2008
AbstractforComparison of efficacy and safety of ciprofloxacin otic solution 0.2% versus polymyxin B-neomycin-hydrocortisone in the treatment of acute diffuse otitis externa | Full Text | References | PDF (127.2 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Optimizing the treatment of hypertension and stable coronary artery disease: clinical evidence for fixed-combination perindopril/amlodipine
Roberto Ferrari
Pages: 3543-3557
Published online: 20 Nov 2008
AbstractforOptimizing the treatment of hypertension and stable coronary artery disease: clinical evidence for fixed-combination perindopril/amlodipine | Full Text | References | PDF (514.3 KB)
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Economic evaluation of sorafenib in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma in Canada
Noemi Muszbek, Sonalee Shah, Stuart Carroll, Heather McDonald, Peter Dale, Jean Maroun & Jennifer Knox
Pages: 3559-3569
Published online: 20 Nov 2008
AbstractforEconomic evaluation of sorafenib in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma in Canada | Full Text | References | PDF (245.2 KB)
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Comparison of the clinical efficacy and safety of salmeterol/fluticasone propionate versus current care in the management of persistent asthma in Korea
Ki-Suck Jung, Soo-Taek Uh, Yong-Chul Lee, Jae-Jeong Shim, Soon-Kew Park, Angela E. Williams & Robert Chan
Pages: 3571-3582
Published online: 21 Nov 2008
AbstractforComparison of the clinical efficacy and safety of salmeterol/fluticasone propionate versus current care in the management of persistent asthma in Korea | Full Text | References | PDF (180.8 KB)
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