Current Medical Research and Opinion, Volume 24, Issue 4 (2008)

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Evaluation of circadian control of intraocular pressure after a single drop of bimatoprost 0.03% or travoprost 0.004%
Ronald E. Frenkel, Robert J. Noecker & E. Randy Craven
Pages: 919-923
Published online: 08 Feb 2008
AbstractforEvaluation of circadian control of intraocular pressure after a single drop of bimatoprost 0.03% or travoprost 0.004% | References | PDF (270.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Topical diclofenac and its role in pain and inflammation: an evidence-based review
J. Zacher, R. Altman, N. Bellamy, P. Brühlmann, J. Da Silva, E. Huskisson & R. S. Taylor
Pages: 925-950
Published online: 06 Feb 2008
AbstractforTopical diclofenac and its role in pain and inflammation: an evidence-based review | References | PDF (918 KB)
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Commentary

Article Commentary
Has NICE got it right?
Michael Schlander
Pages: 951-966
Published online: 14 Feb 2008
AbstractforHas NICE got it right? | References | PDF (290.9 KB) | Supplemental
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Original Article

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Costs associated with intravenous chemotherapy administration in patients with small cell lung cancer: a retrospective claims database analysis
Mei Sheng Duh, Jennifer Reynolds Weiner, Patrick Lefebvre, Maureen Neary & Arthur T. Skarin
Pages: 967-974
Published online: 15 Feb 2008
AbstractforCosts associated with intravenous chemotherapy administration in patients with small cell lung cancer: a retrospective claims database analysis | References | PDF (340.2 KB)
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Extent of uncontrolled disease and associated medical costs in severe asthma – a PHARMO study
Nancy S. Breekveldt-Postma, Joëlle A. Erkens, René Aalbers, Marjo J. T. van de Ven, Jan-Willem J. Lammers & Ron M. C. Herings
Pages: 975-983
Published online: 15 Feb 2008
AbstractforExtent of uncontrolled disease and associated medical costs in severe asthma – a PHARMO study | References | PDF (295.2 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Use of topical corticosteroids and topical calcineurin inhibitors for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in thin and sensitive skin areas
Zoe D. Draelos
Pages: 985-994
Published online: 18 Feb 2008
AbstractforUse of topical corticosteroids and topical calcineurin inhibitors for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in thin and sensitive skin areas | References | PDF (339 KB)
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Review Article
Colesevelam hydrochloride in clinical practice: a new approach in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia
M. Florentin, E. N. Liberopoulos, D. P. Mikhailidis & M. S. Elisaf
Pages: 995-1009
Published online: 19 Feb 2008
AbstractforColesevelam hydrochloride in clinical practice: a new approach in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia | References | PDF (348.6 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Efficacy of a haemostatic matrix for the management of bleeding in patients undergoing liver resection: results from 237 cases
Francesco Izzo, Raimondo Di Giacomo, Paolo Falco, Mauro Piccirillo, Rossana Iodice, Antonio Pio Orlando, Pasquale Aprea, Francesco Cremona, Massimiliano Di Marzo, Domenico Nicola Idà, Angelo A. Mastro & Steven A. Curley
Pages: 1011-1015
Published online: 19 Feb 2008
AbstractforEfficacy of a haemostatic matrix for the management of bleeding in patients undergoing liver resection: results from 237 cases | References | PDF (213.2 KB)
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Original Article

Article
Analgesic and antihyperalgesic effects of nabilone on experimental heat pain
William John Redmond, Philippe Goffaux, Stéphane Potvin & Serge Marchand
Pages: 1017-1024
Published online: 22 Feb 2008
AbstractforAnalgesic and antihyperalgesic effects of nabilone on experimental heat pain | References | PDF (407.9 KB)
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Effect of persistent use of antihypertensives on blood pressure goal attainment
Nancy S. Breekveldt-Postma, Fernie J. A. Penning-van Beest, Satu J. Siiskonen, Jeroen Koerselman, Olaf H. Klungel, Heather Falvey, Gábor Vincze & Ron M. C. Herings
Pages: 1025-1031
Published online: 25 Feb 2008
AbstractforEffect of persistent use of antihypertensives on blood pressure goal attainment | References | PDF (284.1 KB)
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Nocturia in Spanish patients with lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH)
Carlos Hernández, Eduard Estivill, Marta Prieto & Xavier Badía
Pages: 1033-1038
Published online: 25 Feb 2008
AbstractforNocturia in Spanish patients with lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH) | References | PDF (415 KB) | Supplemental
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Long-term safety, tolerability and efficacy of aliskiren in combination with valsartan in patients with hypertension: a 6-month interim analysis
Steven G. Chrysant, Alexander V. Murray, Uta C. Hoppe, Dan Dattani, Samir Patel, Huang Hsu & Jack Zhang
Pages: 1039-1047
Published online: 27 Feb 2008
AbstractforLong-term safety, tolerability and efficacy of aliskiren in combination with valsartan in patients with hypertension: a 6-month interim analysis | References | PDF (317.3 KB)
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Efficacy and tolerability of intramuscular interferon beta-1a compared with subcutaneous interferon beta-1a in relapsing MS: results from PROOF
Alireza Minagar & T. Jock Murray
Pages: 1049-1055
Published online: 29 Feb 2008
AbstractforEfficacy and tolerability of intramuscular interferon beta-1a compared with subcutaneous interferon beta-1a in relapsing MS: results from PROOF | References | PDF (368.3 KB)
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A cost-effectiveness analysis of fixed-combination therapies in patients with open-angle glaucoma: a European perspective
A. Hommer, J. Wickstrøm, M. M. Friis, C. Steeds, J. Thygesen, A. Ferreras, P. Gouws & P. Buchholz
Pages: 1057-1063
Published online: 29 Feb 2008
AbstractforA cost-effectiveness analysis of fixed-combination therapies in patients with open-angle glaucoma: a European perspective | References | PDF (350.2 KB)
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Brief Report

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Determinants of CRP level in statin-treated patients
A. H. Liem, A. P. van de Woestijne, A. H. Zwinderman, F. L. J. Visseren & J. W. Jukema
Pages: 1065-1068
Published online: 28 Feb 2008
AbstractforDeterminants of CRP level in statin-treated patients | References | PDF (277 KB)
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Original Article

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Economic impact of generic substitution of lamotrigine: projected costs in the US using findings in a Canadian setting
Jacques LeLorier, Mei Sheng Duh, Pierre Emmanuel Paradis, Dominick Latrémouille-Viau, Patrick Lefebvre, Ranjani Manjunath & Odile Sheehy
Pages: 1069-1081
Published online: 29 Feb 2008
AbstractforEconomic impact of generic substitution of lamotrigine: projected costs in the US using findings in a Canadian setting | References | PDF (435.1 KB)
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Article
Prevalence of probable overactive bladder in a private obstetrics and gynecology group practice
Kenneth Finkelstein, Scott Glosner, Robert J. Sanchez & Neeti Uddin
Pages: 1083-1090
Published online: 06 Mar 2008
AbstractforPrevalence of probable overactive bladder in a private obstetrics and gynecology group practice | References | PDF (512.3 KB)
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Brief Report

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The association of darbepoetin alfa with hemoglobin and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease not receiving dialysis
Ali K. Abu-Alfa, Lance Sloan, Chaim Charytan, Mohamed Sekkarie, Debra Scarlata, Denise Globe & Paul Audhya
Pages: 1091-1100
Published online: 06 Mar 2008
AbstractforThe association of darbepoetin alfa with hemoglobin and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease not receiving dialysis | References | PDF (416.6 KB)
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A double-blind, randomized study evaluating losartan potassium monotherapy or in combination with hydrochlorothiazide versus placebo in obese patients with hypertension
S. Oparil, N. Abate, E. Chen, M. A. Creager, V. Galet, G. Jia, S. Julius, A. Lerman, P. A. Lyle, J. Pool & A. M. Tershakovec
Pages: 1101-1114
Published online: 06 Mar 2008
AbstractforA double-blind, randomized study evaluating losartan potassium monotherapy or in combination with hydrochlorothiazide versus placebo in obese patients with hypertension | References | PDF (568.6 KB)
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A Markov cost-utility analysis of escitalopram and duloxetine for the treatment of major depressive disorder
Edward P. Armstrong, Daniel C. Malone & M. Haim Erder
Pages: 1115-1121
Published online: 07 Mar 2008
AbstractforA Markov cost-utility analysis of escitalopram and duloxetine for the treatment of major depressive disorder | References | PDF (460.3 KB)
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Anemia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: epidemiology and economic implications
Andrew F. Shorr, John Doyle, Lee Stern, Margarita Dolgitser & Marya D. Zilberberg
Pages: 1123-1130
Published online: 07 Mar 2008
AbstractforAnemia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: epidemiology and economic implications | References | PDF (407.7 KB)
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Association between perioperative NSAID use and post-cardiothoracic surgery atrial fibrillation, blood transfusions, and cardiovascular outcomes: a nested cohort study from the AF Suppression Trials (AFIST) I, II and III
Richard T. Ruffin Jr, Jeffrey Kluger, William L. Baker, Stephanie M. Wills, C. Michael White & Craig I. Coleman
Pages: 1131-1136
Published online: 10 Mar 2008
AbstractforAssociation between perioperative NSAID use and post-cardiothoracic surgery atrial fibrillation, blood transfusions, and cardiovascular outcomes: a nested cohort study from the AF Suppression Trials (AFIST) I, II and III | References | PDF (227.2 KB)
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In vitro disintegration and dissolution studies of once-weekly copies of alendronate sodium tablets (70  mg) and in vivo implications
Richard J. Dansereau, Debbie J. Crail & Alan C. Perkins
Pages: 1137-1145
Published online: 20 Feb 2008
AbstractforIn vitro disintegration and dissolution studies of once-weekly copies of alendronate sodium tablets (70  mg) and in vivo implications | References | PDF (292.4 KB)
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Brief Report

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Sublingual immunotherapy for latex allergy: tolerability and safety profile of rush build-up phase
E. Nucera, D. Schiavino, V. Sabato, A. Colagiovanni, V. Pecora, A. Rizzi, A. Aruanno, M. Milani, E. Pollastrini & G. Patriarca
Pages: 1147-1154
Published online: 10 Mar 2008
AbstractforSublingual immunotherapy for latex allergy: tolerability and safety profile of rush build-up phase | References | PDF (409.8 KB)
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Erratum

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Correction to: Wizemann V, Rutkowski B, Baldamus C, et al. Comparison of the therapeutic effects of epoetin zeta to epoetin alfa in the maintenance phase of renal anaemia treatment. Curr Med Res Opin 2008; 24(3):625-37, doi:10.1185/030079908X273264
Page: 1155
Published online: 11 Mar 2008
CitationforCorrection to: Wizemann V, Rutkowski B, Baldamus C, et al. Comparison of the therapeutic effects of epoetin zeta to epoetin alfa in the maintenance phase of renal anaemia treatment. Curr Med Res Opin 2008; 24(3):625-37, doi:10.1185/030079908X273264 | PDF (149.9 KB)
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Systemic sclerosis prevalence and comorbidities in the US, 2001–2002
Don Robinson Jr, Debra Eisenberg, Paul J. Nietert, Mittie Doyle, Mohan Bala, Clark Paramore, Kathy Fraeman & Kevin Renahan
Pages: 1157-1166
Published online: 13 Mar 2008
AbstractforSystemic sclerosis prevalence and comorbidities in the US, 2001–2002 | References | PDF (463.3 KB)
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Article
Modelling the resource implications and budget impact of new reimbursement guidelines for the management of cow milk allergy in Finland
Julian F. Guest & Erkka Valovirta
Pages: 1167-1177
Published online: 13 Mar 2008
AbstractforModelling the resource implications and budget impact of new reimbursement guidelines for the management of cow milk allergy in Finland | References | PDF (399.6 KB)
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Article
Comparison of self-reported survey (SHIELD) versus NHANES data in estimating prevalence of dyslipidemia
Harold E. Bays, Richard H. Chapman, Kathleen M. Fox & Susan Grandy
Pages: 1179-1186
Published online: 14 Mar 2008
AbstractforComparison of self-reported survey (SHIELD) versus NHANES data in estimating prevalence of dyslipidemia | References | PDF (359.2 KB)
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International integrated database for the evaluation of severe sepsis (INDEPTH): clinical evaluation committee report on the safety of drotrecogin alfa (activated) therapy
Jean-François Dhainaut & the INDEPTH Clinical Evaluation Committee
Pages: 1187-1197
Published online: 17 Mar 2008
AbstractforInternational integrated database for the evaluation of severe sepsis (INDEPTH): clinical evaluation committee report on the safety of drotrecogin alfa (activated) therapy | References | PDF (445.1 KB)
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Bioequivalence of recombinant human FSH and recombinant human LH in a fixed 2 : 1 combination: two phase I, randomised, crossover studies
M. Picard, C. Rossier, O. Papasouliotis & I. Lugan
Pages: 1199-1208
Published online: 17 Mar 2008
AbstractforBioequivalence of recombinant human FSH and recombinant human LH in a fixed 2 : 1 combination: two phase I, randomised, crossover studies | References | PDF (377.3 KB)
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Review

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Patient use of dietary supplements: a clinician's perspective
Richard Sadovsky, Nancy Collins, Ann P. Tighe, Stephen A. Brunton & Richard Safeer
Pages: 1209-1216
Published online: 17 Mar 2008
AbstractforPatient use of dietary supplements: a clinician's perspective | References | PDF (328.1 KB)
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Article
Cumulative clinical trial data on atorvastatin for reducing cardiovascular events: the clinical impact of atorvastatin
Kevin A. Bybee, John H. Lee & James H. O'Keefe
Pages: 1217-1229
Published online: 20 Mar 2008
AbstractforCumulative clinical trial data on atorvastatin for reducing cardiovascular events: the clinical impact of atorvastatin | References | PDF (551.7 KB)
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Brief Report

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The effect of a combination antacid preparation containing aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide on rosuvastatin pharmacokinetics
Paul D. Martin, Dennis W. Schneck, Aaron L. Dane & Michael J. Warwick
Pages: 1231-1235
Published online: 19 Mar 2008
AbstractforThe effect of a combination antacid preparation containing aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide on rosuvastatin pharmacokinetics | References | PDF (221.2 KB)
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