Current Medical Research and Opinion, Volume 24, Issue 3 (2008)

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Current Medical Research and Opinion, Volume 24, Issue 3 (2008)

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Review

Review Article
HIV lipodystrophy and its metabolic consequences: implications for clinical practice
Anthony S. Wierzbicki, Scott D. Purdon, Timothy C. Hardman, Ranjababu Kulasegaram & Barry S. Peters
Pages: 609-624
Published online: 18 Jan 2008
AbstractforHIV lipodystrophy and its metabolic consequences: implications for clinical practice | References | PDF (453.9 KB)
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Original Article

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Comparison of the therapeutic effects of epoetin zeta to epoetin alfa in the maintenance phase of renal anaemia treatment
Volker Wizemann, Boleslaw Rutkowski, Conrad Baldamus, Paul Scigalla & Rossen Koytchev
Pages: 625-637
Published online: 18 Jan 2008
AbstractforComparison of the therapeutic effects of epoetin zeta to epoetin alfa in the maintenance phase of renal anaemia treatment | References | PDF (414.3 KB)
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Review Article
Effects of exenatide versus insulin analogues on weight change in subjects with type 2 diabetes: a pooled post-hoc analysis
Leonard C. Glass, Yongming Qu, Sheila Lenox, Dennis Kim, Jeffrey R. Gates, Robert Brodows, Michael Trautmann & Richard M. Bergenstal
Pages: 639-644
Published online: 23 Jan 2008
AbstractforEffects of exenatide versus insulin analogues on weight change in subjects with type 2 diabetes: a pooled post-hoc analysis | References | PDF (275.9 KB)
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Biphasic insulin aspart 30 treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes poorly controlled on prior diabetes treatment: results from the PRESENT study
S. K. Sharma, M. Al-Mustafa, S. J. Oh, S. T. Azar, M. Shestakova, S. Guler & J. A. Vaz
Pages: 645-652
Published online: 22 Jan 2008
AbstractforBiphasic insulin aspart 30 treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes poorly controlled on prior diabetes treatment: results from the PRESENT study | References | PDF (350.5 KB)
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Editorial Commentary

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Lipid abnormalities and cardiovascular risk in the elderly
Haralampos J. Milionis, Moses S. Elisaf & Dimitri P. Mikhailidis
Pages: 653-657
Published online: 23 Jan 2008
AbstractforLipid abnormalities and cardiovascular risk in the elderly | References | PDF (160.8 KB)
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Original Article

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Serum lipid profiles and their relationship to cardiovascular disease in the elderly: the PREV-ICTUS study
José V. Lozano, Vicente Pallarés, Luis Cea-Calvo, José L. Llisterri, Cristina Fernández-Pérez, Juan C. Martí-Canales, Jose Aznar, Vicente Gil-Guillén, Josep Redón & on behalf of the investigators of the PReV-ICTUS Study
Pages: 659-670
Published online: 24 Jan 2008
AbstractforSerum lipid profiles and their relationship to cardiovascular disease in the elderly: the PREV-ICTUS study | References | PDF (589.5 KB)
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Article
Cost-effectiveness of a fixed dose combination of alendronate and cholecalciferol in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in the United Kingdom and The Netherlands
Jeroen P. Jansen, Sabine Gaugris, Gert Bergman & Shuvayu S. Sen
Pages: 671-684
Published online: 24 Jan 2008
AbstractforCost-effectiveness of a fixed dose combination of alendronate and cholecalciferol in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in the United Kingdom and The Netherlands | References | PDF (408.6 KB)
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The efficacy of statin monotherapy uptitration versus switching to ezetimibe/simvastatin: results of the EASEGO study
Henk W. O. Roeters van Lennep, An Ho Liem, Peter H. J. M. Dunselman, Geesje M. Dallinga-Thie, Aeilko H. Zwinderman & J. Wouter Jukema
Pages: 685-694
Published online: 25 Jan 2008
AbstractforThe efficacy of statin monotherapy uptitration versus switching to ezetimibe/simvastatin: results of the EASEGO study | References | PDF (361.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
A review of Paget's disease of bone with a focus on the efficacy and safety of zoledronic acid 5 mg
Abby Abelson
Pages: 695-705
Published online: 25 Jan 2008
AbstractforA review of Paget's disease of bone with a focus on the efficacy and safety of zoledronic acid 5 mg | References | PDF (531.9 KB)
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Errata

Correction to: McHorney CA, Schousboe JT, Cline RR, Weiss TW. The impact of osteoporosis medication beliefs and side-effect experiences on non-adherence to oral bisphosphon ates. Curr Med Res Opin 2007; 23(12):3137–52.
Pages: 707-708
Published online: 25 Jan 2008
CitationforCorrection to: McHorney CA, Schousboe JT, Cline RR, Weiss TW. The impact of osteoporosis medication beliefs and side-effect experiences on non-adherence to oral bisphosphon ates. Curr Med Res Opin 2007; 23(12):3137–52. | PDF (156.6 KB)
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Original Article

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Determinants of atypical antipsychotic use among antipsychotic users in community-dwelling elderly, 1996–2004
Elda Jano, Michael Johnson, Hua Chen & Rajender R. Aparasu
Pages: 709-716
Published online: 25 Jan 2008
AbstractforDeterminants of atypical antipsychotic use among antipsychotic users in community-dwelling elderly, 1996–2004 | References | PDF (236.1 KB)
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A study of the pharmacokinetic interactions of the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren with allopurinol, celecoxib and cimetidine in healthy subjects
Surya Ayalasomayajula, Stéphanie Tchaloyan, Ching-Ming Yeh, Marie-Noelle Bizot, Hans Armin Dieterich, Dan Howard & William P. Dole
Pages: 717-726
Published online: 29 Jan 2008
AbstractforA study of the pharmacokinetic interactions of the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren with allopurinol, celecoxib and cimetidine in healthy subjects | References | PDF (566.6 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Patient and nurse evaluation of recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone administration methods: comparison of two follitropin injection pens
R. Porter, C. Kissel, H. Saunders & C. Keck
Pages: 727-735
Published online: 28 Jan 2008
AbstractforPatient and nurse evaluation of recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone administration methods: comparison of two follitropin injection pens | References | PDF (401.4 KB)
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A cost-effectiveness analysis of antimicrobial treatment of community-acquired pneumonia taking into account resistance in Belgium
Monique Martin, Lee Moore, Sibilia Quilici, Marc Decramer & Steven Simoens
Pages: 737-751
Published online: 28 Jan 2008
AbstractforA cost-effectiveness analysis of antimicrobial treatment of community-acquired pneumonia taking into account resistance in Belgium | References | PDF (620.9 KB)
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Article
Economic evaluation of major knee surgery with recombinant activated factor VII in hemophilia patients with high titer inhibitors and advanced knee arthropathy: exploratory results via literature-based modeling
Rahul D. Ballal, Marc F. Botteman, Isaac Foley, Jennifer M. Stephens, Caitlyn T. Wilke & Ashish V. Joshi
Pages: 753-768
Published online: 29 Jan 2008
AbstractforEconomic evaluation of major knee surgery with recombinant activated factor VII in hemophilia patients with high titer inhibitors and advanced knee arthropathy: exploratory results via literature-based modeling | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Article
Experience with darunavir in HIV-infected adults enrolled in a US expanded access program: results from a single center
Joseph Gathe
Pages: 769-773
Published online: 29 Jan 2008
AbstractforExperience with darunavir in HIV-infected adults enrolled in a US expanded access program: results from a single center | References | PDF (268.8 KB)
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Article
Identifying patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia through a diagnosis of, or treatment for, erectile dysfunction
Kevin McVary, Kathleen A. Foley, Stacey R. Long, Stephen Sander, Tammy G. Curtice & Hemal Shah
Pages: 775-784
Published online: 30 Jan 2008
AbstractforIdentifying patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia through a diagnosis of, or treatment for, erectile dysfunction | References | PDF (436.4 KB)
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Article
Phase 3, randomized, double-blind study of plasma-derived human thrombin versus bovine thrombin in achieving hemostasis in patients undergoing surgery
Cataldo Doria, Craig P. Fischer, Christopher G. Wood, P. Mark Li, Steven Marra & James Hart
Pages: 785-794
Published online: 31 Jan 2008
AbstractforPhase 3, randomized, double-blind study of plasma-derived human thrombin versus bovine thrombin in achieving hemostasis in patients undergoing surgery | References | PDF (404.4 KB)
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Article
Use of antihypertensive medications among United States veterans newly diagnosed with hypertension
G. Vincze, J. C. Barner, T. Bohman, W. D. Linn, J. P. Wilson, M. T. Johnsrud, J. Worchel & M. D. Shepherd
Pages: 795-805
Published online: 04 Feb 2008
AbstractforUse of antihypertensive medications among United States veterans newly diagnosed with hypertension | References | PDF (555.3 KB)
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Article
Relationship between bone mass, invasive breast cancer incidence and raloxifene therapy in postmenopausal women with low bone mass or osteoporosis
Alan L. Burshell, Jingli Song, Sherie A. Dowsett, John L. Mershon, Pierre D. Delmas, Roberta J. Secrest & Jane A. Cauley
Pages: 807-813
Published online: 05 Feb 2008
AbstractforRelationship between bone mass, invasive breast cancer incidence and raloxifene therapy in postmenopausal women with low bone mass or osteoporosis | References | PDF (285.4 KB)
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Article
Utilization of darbepoetin alfa in relation to cancer patients’ hemoglobin levels
Gregory Hess, Jerrold Hill, Jeffrey Clough, Scott Hulnick & Robert J. Nordyke
Pages: 815-819
Published online: 06 Feb 2008
AbstractforUtilization of darbepoetin alfa in relation to cancer patients’ hemoglobin levels | References | PDF (303.2 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Evolving paradigm in the management of allergic rhinitis-associated ocular symptoms: role of intranasal corticosteroids
Michael S. Blaiss
Pages: 821-836
Published online: 06 Feb 2008
AbstractforEvolving paradigm in the management of allergic rhinitis-associated ocular symptoms: role of intranasal corticosteroids | References | PDF (536.9 KB)
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Original Article

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Post-bedtime dosing with indiplon in adults and the elderly: results from two placebo-controlled, active comparator crossover studies in healthy volunteers
Robert H. Farber & P. Joshua Burke
Pages: 837-846
Published online: 06 Feb 2008
AbstractforPost-bedtime dosing with indiplon in adults and the elderly: results from two placebo-controlled, active comparator crossover studies in healthy volunteers | References | PDF (405.7 KB)
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Article
A comparison of direct medical costs across racial and ethnic groups among children with cancer
Junling Wang, Zhiyong Dong, Song Hee Hong & Katie J. Suda
Pages: 847-858
Published online: 06 Feb 2008
AbstractforA comparison of direct medical costs across racial and ethnic groups among children with cancer | References | PDF (376.3 KB)
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Article
Use of salmeterol with and without concurrent use of inhaled corticosteroids and the risk of asthma-related hospitalization among patients with asthma
Meng-Ting Wang, Grant H. Skrepnek, Edward Armstrong, Duane L. Sherrill, Robin B. Harris, Cheng-Liang Tsai & Daniel C. Malone
Pages: 859-867
Published online: 08 Feb 2008
AbstractforUse of salmeterol with and without concurrent use of inhaled corticosteroids and the risk of asthma-related hospitalization among patients with asthma | References | PDF (380.1 KB)
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Review

Article
Non-medical use and abuse of commonly prescribed medications
Paula Riggs
Pages: 869-877
Published online: 08 Feb 2008
AbstractforNon-medical use and abuse of commonly prescribed medications | References | PDF (269.3 KB)
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Original Article

Article
The effect of budesonide and formoterol in one pressurized metered-dose inhaler on patient-reported outcomes in adults with mild-to-moderate persistent asthma
Kevin Murphy, Harold Nelson, Bhash Parasuraman, Robert Boggs, Christopher Miller & Liza O’Dowd
Pages: 879-894
Published online: 08 Feb 2008
AbstractforThe effect of budesonide and formoterol in one pressurized metered-dose inhaler on patient-reported outcomes in adults with mild-to-moderate persistent asthma | References | PDF (653.1 KB)
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Article
A comparison of levofloxacin and moxifloxacin use in hospitalized community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients in the US: focus on length of stay
Jeff Schein, Carmela Janagap-Benson, Richard Grant, Vanja Sikirica, Dilesh Doshi & William Olson
Pages: 895-906
Published online: 14 Feb 2008
AbstractforA comparison of levofloxacin and moxifloxacin use in hospitalized community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients in the US: focus on length of stay | References | PDF (574.4 KB)
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Article
Cost–effectiveness analysis of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) with Interstim for fecal incontinence patients in Spain
Max Brosa, Arantxa Muñoz-Duyos, Albert Navarro-Luna, José Manuel Rodriguez, David Serrano, Ramón Gisbert, Kristina Dziekan & J. L. Segú
Pages: 907-918
Published online: 14 Feb 2008
AbstractforCost–effectiveness analysis of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) with Interstim for fecal incontinence patients in Spain | References | PDF (437.8 KB)
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