Current Medical Research and Opinion, Volume 24, Issue 5 (2008)

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Review Article
Comparative effects of biological therapies on the severity of skin symptoms and health-related quality of life in patients with plaque-type psoriasis: a meta-analysis
Kristian Reich, Rodney Sinclair, Graeme Roberts, Christopher E. M. Griffiths, Maggie Tabberer & Jonathan Barker
Pages: 1237-1254
Published online: 19 Mar 2008
AbstractforComparative effects of biological therapies on the severity of skin symptoms and health-related quality of life in patients with plaque-type psoriasis: a meta-analysis | References | PDF (627.4 KB)
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Functionality and health-status benefits associated with reduction of osteoarthritis pain
Jeff R. Schein, Mark R. Kosinski, Carmela Janagap-Benson, Kavita Gajria, Peggy Lin & John D. Freedman
Pages: 1255-1265
Published online: 20 Mar 2008
AbstractforFunctionality and health-status benefits associated with reduction of osteoarthritis pain | References | PDF (443.2 KB)
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The From The Heart study: a global survey of patient understanding of cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk, and physician–patient communication
F. D. Richard Hobbs, Leif R. Erhardt, Catherine Rycroft, on behalf of the From The heart study investigators & on behalf of the From The heart study investigators
Pages: 1267-1278
Published online: 19 Mar 2008
AbstractforThe From The Heart study: a global survey of patient understanding of cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk, and physician–patient communication | References | PDF (445.7 KB) | Supplemental
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A cost-minimisation analysis comparing moxifloxacin with levofloxacin plus ceftriaxone for the treatment of patients with community-acquired pneumonia in Germany: results from the MOTIV trial
A. Lloyd, A. Holman & T. Evers
Pages: 1279-1284
Published online: 20 Mar 2008
AbstractforA cost-minimisation analysis comparing moxifloxacin with levofloxacin plus ceftriaxone for the treatment of patients with community-acquired pneumonia in Germany: results from the MOTIV trial | References | PDF (286 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Angiotensin receptor blockers: RAAS blockade and renoprotection
Luis M. Ruilope
Pages: 1285-1293
Published online: 25 Mar 2008
AbstractforAngiotensin receptor blockers: RAAS blockade and renoprotection | References | PDF (319.4 KB)
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Treatment of glaucoma patients with insufficient intraocular pressure control: a survey of German ophthalmologists in private practice
Christian Vorwerk, Ulrich Thelen, Patricia Buchholz & Friedemann Kimmich
Pages: 1295-1301
Published online: 25 Mar 2008
AbstractforTreatment of glaucoma patients with insufficient intraocular pressure control: a survey of German ophthalmologists in private practice | References | PDF (313.1 KB)
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Commentary

Article Commentary
Chondroitin sulphate for symptomatic osteoarthritis: critical appraisal of meta-analyses
Jordi Monfort, Johanne Martel-Pelletier & Jean-Pierre Pelletier
Pages: 1303-1308
Published online: 15 Apr 2008
AbstractforChondroitin sulphate for symptomatic osteoarthritis: critical appraisal of meta-analyses | References | PDF (168.1 KB)
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Intra-articular administration of hylan G-F 20 in patients with symptomatic hip osteoarthritis: tolerability and effectiveness in a large cohort study in clinical practice
Alberto Migliore, Sandro Tormenta, Umberto Massafra, Emanuele Bizzi, Francesca Iannessi, Andrea Alimonti & Mauro Granata
Pages: 1309-1316
Published online: 27 Mar 2008
AbstractforIntra-articular administration of hylan G-F 20 in patients with symptomatic hip osteoarthritis: tolerability and effectiveness in a large cohort study in clinical practice | References | PDF (314.2 KB)
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Timely confirmation of gastro-esophageal reflux disease via pH monitoring: estimating budget impact on managed care organizations
W. C. Lee, Y. C. Yeh, B. E. Lacy, J. E. Pandolfino, J. V. Brill, M. L. Weinstein, A. M. Carlson, M. J. Williams, M. R. Wittek & C. L. Pashos
Pages: 1317-1327
Published online: 27 Mar 2008
AbstractforTimely confirmation of gastro-esophageal reflux disease via pH monitoring: estimating budget impact on managed care organizations | References | PDF (356.3 KB)
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The clinical relevance of changes in the Montgomery–Asberg Depression Rating Scale using the minimum clinically important difference approach
Gérard Duru & Bruno Fantino
Pages: 1329-1335
Published online: 28 Mar 2008
AbstractforThe clinical relevance of changes in the Montgomery–Asberg Depression Rating Scale using the minimum clinically important difference approach | References | PDF (334.8 KB)
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Determinants of non-compliance with bisphosphonates in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis
Fernie J. A. Penning-van Beest, Joëlle A. Erkens, M. Olson & Ron M. C. Herings
Pages: 1337-1344
Published online: 31 Mar 2008
AbstractforDeterminants of non-compliance with bisphosphonates in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis | References | PDF (347.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
A qualitative review of issues arising in the use of psycho­stimulant medications in patients with ADHD and co‑morbid substance use disorders
Scott H. Kollins
Pages: 1345-1357
Published online: 01 Apr 2008
AbstractforA qualitative review of issues arising in the use of psycho­stimulant medications in patients with ADHD and co‑morbid substance use disorders | References | PDF (431.6 KB)
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Research Letter

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The effect of statins on the development of new-onset type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Craig I. Coleman, Kurt Reinhart, Jeffrey Kluger & C. Michael White
Pages: 1359-1362
Published online: 01 Apr 2008
AbstractforThe effect of statins on the development of new-onset type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | References | PDF (196.5 KB)
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Commentary

Article Commentary
New insights into the role of vitamin D and calcium in osteoporosis management: an expert roundtable discussion
C. Roux, H. A. Bischoff-Ferrari, S. E. Papapoulos, A. E. de Papp, J. A. West & R. Bouillon
Pages: 1363-1370
Published online: 02 Apr 2008
AbstractforNew insights into the role of vitamin D and calcium in osteoporosis management: an expert roundtable discussion | References | PDF (238.9 KB)
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The role of healthcare communications agencies in maintaining compliance when working with the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare professionals
Angela Cairns & Yvonne E. Yarker
Pages: 1371-1378
Published online: 01 Apr 2008
AbstractforThe role of healthcare communications agencies in maintaining compliance when working with the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare professionals | References | PDF (249.7 KB)
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Efficacy of risedronate against hip fracture in patients with neurological diseases: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Jun Iwamoto, Hideo Matsumoto & Tsuyoshi Takeda
Pages: 1379-1384
Published online: 01 Apr 2008
First Page PreviewforRETRACTED ARTICLE: Efficacy of risedronate against hip fracture in patients with neurological diseases: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | PDF (749.9 KB)
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Healthcare expenditures and patient satisfaction: cost and quality from the consumer's perspective in the US
Alex Z. Fu & Nan Wang
Pages: 1385-1394
Published online: 02 Apr 2008
AbstractforHealthcare expenditures and patient satisfaction: cost and quality from the consumer's perspective in the US | References | PDF (295.1 KB)
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Research Letter

Letter
Quantifying the effect of exenatide and insulin glargine on postprandial glucose excursions in patients with type 2 diabetes
Robert G. Brodows, Yongming Qu, Don Johns, Dennis Kim & John H. Holcombe
Pages: 1395-1397
Published online: 03 Apr 2008
AbstractforQuantifying the effect of exenatide and insulin glargine on postprandial glucose excursions in patients with type 2 diabetes | References | PDF (191.2 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Switching from risperidone to olanzapine in a one-year, randomized, open-label effectiveness study of schizophrenia
Douglas E. Faries, Haya Ascher-Svanum, Allen W. Nyhuis & Bruce J. Kinon
Pages: 1399-1405
Published online: 07 Apr 2008
AbstractforSwitching from risperidone to olanzapine in a one-year, randomized, open-label effectiveness study of schizophrenia | References | PDF (259.7 KB)
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Original Article

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Comparison of the therapeutic effects of epoetin zeta and epoetin alfa in the correction of renal anaemia
Stefan Krivoshiev, Vasil V. Todorov, Jacek Manitius, Stanislaw Czekalski, Paul Scigalla, Rossen Koytchev, on behalf of the Epoetin Zeta Study Group & on behalf of the Epoetin Zeta Study Group
Pages: 1407-1415
Published online: 04 Apr 2008
AbstractforComparison of the therapeutic effects of epoetin zeta and epoetin alfa in the correction of renal anaemia | References | PDF (428.2 KB)
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Cost-effectiveness of insulin aspart versus human soluble insulin in type 2 diabetes in four European countries: subgroup analyses from the PREDICTIVE study
James L. Palmer, Gordon Goodall, Steffen Nielsen, Robert W. Kotchie, William J. Valentine, Andrew J. Palmer & Stéphane Roze
Pages: 1417-1428
Published online: 08 Apr 2008
AbstractforCost-effectiveness of insulin aspart versus human soluble insulin in type 2 diabetes in four European countries: subgroup analyses from the PREDICTIVE study | References | PDF (427.9 KB)
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Dosing accuracy of two insulin pre-filled pens
Toshinari Asakura, Hiroaki Seino, Miho Kageyama & Noriaki Yohkoh
Pages: 1429-1434
Published online: 08 Apr 2008
AbstractforDosing accuracy of two insulin pre-filled pens | References | PDF (364.5 KB)
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Brimonidine purite 0.1% versus brinzolamide 1% as adjunctive therapy to latanoprost in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Douglas G. Day & David A. Hollander
Pages: 1435-1442
Published online: 09 Apr 2008
AbstractforBrimonidine purite 0.1% versus brinzolamide 1% as adjunctive therapy to latanoprost in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension | References | PDF (329.4 KB)
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The multi-faceted assessment of independence in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: preliminary validation from the ATTAIN study
Afton L. Hassett, Tracy Li, Steven Buyske, Shantal V. Savage & Monique A. M. Gignac
Pages: 1443-1453
Published online: 09 Apr 2008
AbstractforThe multi-faceted assessment of independence in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: preliminary validation from the ATTAIN study | References | PDF (468.7 KB)
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Editorial Commentary

Article Commentary
Anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation: the trials and tribulations of keeping within therapeutic range
Jaspal S. Taggar & Gregory Y. H. Lip
Pages: 1455-1458
Published online: 09 Apr 2008
AbstractforAnticoagulation in atrial fibrillation: the trials and tribulations of keeping within therapeutic range | References | PDF (150.2 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Effect of setting, monitoring intensity and patient experience on anticoagulation control: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature
G. Dolan, L. A. Smith, S. Collins & J. M. Plumb
Pages: 1459-1472
Published online: 09 Apr 2008
AbstractforEffect of setting, monitoring intensity and patient experience on anticoagulation control: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature | References | PDF (602.3 KB)
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of adding a quadrivalent HPV vaccine to the cervical cancer screening programme in Switzerland
Thomas D. Szucs, Nathalie Largeron, Konstantin J. Dedes, Rachid Rafia & Stève Bénard
Pages: 1473-1483
Published online: 14 Apr 2008
AbstractforCost-effectiveness analysis of adding a quadrivalent HPV vaccine to the cervical cancer screening programme in Switzerland | References | PDF (380.3 KB)
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24-Week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain
Kristine L. Clark, Wayne Sebastianelli, Klaus R. Flechsenhar, Douglas F. Aukermann, Felix Meza, Roberta L. Millard, John R. Deitch, Paul S. Sherbondy & Ann Albert
Pages: 1485-1496
Published online: 15 Apr 2008
Abstractfor24-Week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain | References | PDF (650.9 KB)
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Evaluation of efficacy and safety of budesonide delivered via two dry powder inhalers
Edward M. Kerwin, David S. Pearlman, Teresita de Guia, Lars-Göran Carlsson, Michael Gillen, Tom Uryniak & Steven G. Simonson
Pages: 1497-1510
Published online: 16 Apr 2008
AbstractforEvaluation of efficacy and safety of budesonide delivered via two dry powder inhalers | References | PDF (521.3 KB)
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Relative systemic availability of budesonide in patients with asthma after inhalation from two dry powder inhalers
Gunnar Persson, Jaro Ankerst, Michael Gillen, Thomas Bengtsson & Lars Thorsson
Pages: 1511-1517
Published online: 16 Apr 2008
AbstractforRelative systemic availability of budesonide in patients with asthma after inhalation from two dry powder inhalers | References | PDF (301.8 KB)
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Costs and persistence of carbonic anhydrase inhibitor versus alpha‑2 agonists, associated with beta-blockers, in glaucoma and ocular hypertension: an analysis of the UK‑GPRD database
A. Lafuma & G. Berdeaux
Pages: 1519-1527
Published online: 14 Apr 2008
AbstractforCosts and persistence of carbonic anhydrase inhibitor versus alpha‑2 agonists, associated with beta-blockers, in glaucoma and ocular hypertension: an analysis of the UK‑GPRD database | References | PDF (369.4 KB)
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An open-label, single-arm pilot study in patients with severe plaque-type psoriasis treated with an oral anti-inflammatory agent, apremilast
A. B. Gottlieb, B. Strober, J. G. Krueger, P. Rohane, J. B. Zeldis, C. C. Hu & C. Kipnis
Pages: 1529-1538
Published online: 16 Apr 2008
AbstractforAn open-label, single-arm pilot study in patients with severe plaque-type psoriasis treated with an oral anti-inflammatory agent, apremilast | References | PDF (605.9 KB)
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Cost-effectiveness of escitalopram for generalized anxiety disorder in Canada
Michael Iskedjian, John H. Walker, Basil G. Bereza, Jean‑Michel Le Melledo & Thomas R. Einarson
Pages: 1539-1548
Published online: 15 Apr 2008
AbstractforCost-effectiveness of escitalopram for generalized anxiety disorder in Canada | References | PDF (456.8 KB)
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Direct and indirect costs among employees with diabetic retinopathy in the United States
Lauren J. Lee, Andrew P. Yu, Kevin E. Cahill, Alan K. Oglesby, Jackson Tang, Ying Qiu & Howard G. Birnbaum
Pages: 1549-1559
Published online: 15 Apr 2008
AbstractforDirect and indirect costs among employees with diabetic retinopathy in the United States | References | PDF (484.3 KB)
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