Current Medical Research and Opinion, Volume 25, Issue 2 (2009)

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Current Medical Research and Opinion, Volume 25, Issue 2 (2009)

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Article
Differences in bacteriologic treatment failures in acute otitis externa between ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone and neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone: results of a combined analysis
Joseph E. Dohar, Peter Roland, G. Michael Wall, Celeste McLean & David W. Stroman
Pages: 287-291
Published online: 12 Dec 2008
AbstractforDifferences in bacteriologic treatment failures in acute otitis externa between ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone and neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone: results of a combined analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (94.6 KB)
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Brief Report
Fentanyl HCl iontophoretic transdermal system versus morphine IV-PCA for postoperative pain management: survey of healthcare provider opinion
F. Bonnet, L. Eberhart, E. Wennberg, S. J. Dodds, L. Van Bellinghen, L. Annemans, S. Kavanagh & Y. Choe
Pages: 293-301
Published online: 12 Dec 2008
AbstractforFentanyl HCl iontophoretic transdermal system versus morphine IV-PCA for postoperative pain management: survey of healthcare provider opinion | Full Text | References | PDF (108.1 KB)
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Categorization of infliximab dose changes and healthcare utilization and expenditures for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in commercially insured and Medicare-eligible populations
Kavita V. Nair, Boxiong Tang, Jill Van Den Bos, Vicki Zhang, Joseph J. Saseen, Ahmad Naim & Mirza Rahman
Pages: 303-314
Published online: 12 Dec 2008
AbstractforCategorization of infliximab dose changes and healthcare utilization and expenditures for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in commercially insured and Medicare-eligible populations | Full Text | References | PDF (133.8 KB)
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Efficacy and tolerability of amlodipine/valsartan combination therapy in hypertensive patients not adequately controlled on valsartan monotherapy
W. Sinkiewicz, R. D. Glazer, A. Kavoliuniene, M. Miglinas, H. Prak, M. Wernsing & J. Yen
Pages: 315-324
Published online: 18 Dec 2008
AbstractforEfficacy and tolerability of amlodipine/valsartan combination therapy in hypertensive patients not adequately controlled on valsartan monotherapy | Full Text | References | PDF (125.2 KB)
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Reliability, validity and ability to detect change of the clinician-rated Personal and Social Performance scale in patients with acute symptoms of schizophrenia
Donald L. Patrick, Tom Burns, Pierluigi Morosini, Margaret Rothman, Dennis D. Gagnon, Diane Wild & Ines Adriaenssen
Pages: 325-338
Published online: 07 Jan 2009
AbstractforReliability, validity and ability to detect change of the clinician-rated Personal and Social Performance scale in patients with acute symptoms of schizophrenia | Full Text | References | PDF (143.6 KB) | Supplemental
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Modelling the resource implications and budget impact of managing cow milk allergy in Australia
J. F. Guest & E. Nagy
Pages: 339-349
Published online: 16 Dec 2008
AbstractforModelling the resource implications and budget impact of managing cow milk allergy in Australia | Full Text | References | PDF (467.5 KB)
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Cost analysis in a Medicaid program for patients with bipolar disorder who initiated atypical antipsychotic monotherapy
Ying Qiu, Dale B. Christensen, Alex Z. Fu & Gordon G. Liu
Pages: 351-361
Published online: 17 Dec 2008
AbstractforCost analysis in a Medicaid program for patients with bipolar disorder who initiated atypical antipsychotic monotherapy | Full Text | References | PDF (109.4 KB)
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Brief Report
Passive absorption of fentanyl from the fentanyl HCl iontophoretic transdermal system
Gayatri Sathyan, Brad Phipps & Suneel K. Gupta
Pages: 363-366
Published online: 19 Dec 2008
AbstractforPassive absorption of fentanyl from the fentanyl HCl iontophoretic transdermal system | Full Text | References | PDF (92.1 KB)
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Twelve years’ experience with methotrexate for GINA treatment step 5 asthma patients
Christian Domingo, Amalia Moreno, MªJosé Amengual, Ricard Comet & Manel Luján
Pages: 367-374
Published online: 19 Dec 2008
AbstractforTwelve years’ experience with methotrexate for GINA treatment step 5 asthma patients | Full Text | References | PDF (202.4 KB)
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Evaluating clinically meaningful change on the ITP-PAQ: preliminary estimates of minimal important differences
Susan D. Mathias, Sue K. Gao, Mark Rutstein, Claire F. Snyder, Albert W. Wu & David Cella
Pages: 375-383
Published online: 19 Dec 2008
AbstractforEvaluating clinically meaningful change on the ITP-PAQ: preliminary estimates of minimal important differences | Full Text | References | PDF (101 KB)
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Utilization and dosage pattern of echinocandins for treatment of fungal infections in US hospital practice
Sheenu Chandwani, Chuck Wentworth, Thomas A. Burke & Thomas F. Patterson
Pages: 385-393
Published online: 22 Dec 2008
AbstractforUtilization and dosage pattern of echinocandins for treatment of fungal infections in US hospital practice | Full Text | References | PDF (113.9 KB)
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Brief Report
Chronic kidney disease in long duration type 1 diabetes lasting more than 50 years
G. V. Gill, C. Daousi, A. H. Barnett & S. C. Bain
Pages: 395-400
Published online: 22 Dec 2008
AbstractforChronic kidney disease in long duration type 1 diabetes lasting more than 50 years | Full Text | References | PDF (86.2 KB)
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Cost-effectiveness of pegfilgrastim versus 6-day filgrastim primary prophylaxis in patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma receiving CHOP-21 in United States
Gary Lyman, Anjana Lalla, Richard Barron & Robert W. Dubois
Pages: 401-411
Published online: 22 Dec 2008
AbstractforCost-effectiveness of pegfilgrastim versus 6-day filgrastim primary prophylaxis in patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma receiving CHOP-21 in United States | Full Text | References | PDF (207 KB)
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Consequences of major bleeding in hospitalized patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes receiving injectable anticoagulants
Laura E. Happe, Sunil V. Rao, Ruslan Horblyuk, Meg Franklin, Orsolya E. Lunacsek & Laura Menditto
Pages: 413-420
Published online: 22 Dec 2008
AbstractforConsequences of major bleeding in hospitalized patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes receiving injectable anticoagulants | Full Text | References | PDF (96.7 KB)
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Efficacy and safety of the single pill combination of amlodipine 10 mg plus valsartan 160 mg in hypertensive patients not controlled by amlodipine 10 mg plus olmesartan 20 mg in free combination
N. Braun, H.-J. Ulmer, A. Ansari, R. Handrock & S. Klebs
Pages: 421-430
Published online: 22 Dec 2008
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of the single pill combination of amlodipine 10 mg plus valsartan 160 mg in hypertensive patients not controlled by amlodipine 10 mg plus olmesartan 20 mg in free combination | Full Text | References | PDF (129.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Perspectives on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal achievement
Alberico L. Catapano
Pages: 431-447
Published online: 23 Dec 2008
AbstractforPerspectives on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal achievement | Full Text | References | PDF (551.8 KB)
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Brief report

Brief Report
In vitro disintegration studies of weekly generic alendronate sodium tablets (70 mg) available in the US
Richard J. Dansereau, Debbie J. Crail & Alan C. Perkins
Pages: 449-452
Published online: 23 Dec 2008
AbstractforIn vitro disintegration studies of weekly generic alendronate sodium tablets (70 mg) available in the US | Full Text | References | PDF (72.9 KB)
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Commentary

Article Commentary
Good publication practice guidelines for medical communications agencies: a MedComm perspective*
A. Bareket-Samish, M. Denny, B. Ruzicka, M. Bogush, K. Flynn, K. Glinka, B. McMahon-Wise, S. Schiller, P. Sjostedt & N. Matheson
Pages: 453-461
Published online: 23 Dec 2008
AbstractforGood publication practice guidelines for medical communications agencies: a MedComm perspective* | Full Text | References | PDF (103.1 KB)
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24-hour bronchodilator efficacy of single doses of indacaterol in subjects with COPD: comparison with placebo and formoterol
Olivier Bauwens, Vincent Ninane, Boudewijn Van de Maele, Roz Firth, Fang Dong, Roger Owen & Mark Higgins
Pages: 463-470
Published online: 23 Dec 2008
Abstractfor24-hour bronchodilator efficacy of single doses of indacaterol in subjects with COPD: comparison with placebo and formoterol | Full Text | References | PDF (277.9 KB)
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Patient characteristics associated with the use of antidepressants among people diagnosed with DSM-IV mood disorders: results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication
Chung-Hsuen Wu, Steven R. Erickson & Jae Kennedy
Pages: 471-482
Published online: 07 Jan 2009
AbstractforPatient characteristics associated with the use of antidepressants among people diagnosed with DSM-IV mood disorders: results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication | Full Text | References | PDF (124.3 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Single-day famciclovir for the treatment of genital herpes: follow-up results of time to next recurrence and assessment of antiviral resistance
Neil Bodsworth, Kenneth Fife, William Koltun, Stephen Tyring, Mohammed Abudalu, Mark Prichard & Kamal Hamed
Pages: 483-487
Published online: 07 Jan 2009
AbstractforSingle-day famciclovir for the treatment of genital herpes: follow-up results of time to next recurrence and assessment of antiviral resistance | Full Text | References | PDF (80 KB)
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Original Article

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Efficacy of add-on montelukast in patients with non-controlled asthma: a Belgian open-label study
Dana Korn, Paul Van den Brande, Emmanuel Potvin, Michèle Dramaix, Ella Herbots, Rudi Peché, on behalf of the MARS (Montelukast combined with fixed Associations in Real life Survey) Group & on behalf of the MARS (Montelukast combined with fixed Associations in Real life Survey) Group
Pages: 489-497
Published online: 07 Jan 2009
AbstractforEfficacy of add-on montelukast in patients with non-controlled asthma: a Belgian open-label study | Full Text | References | PDF (119.9 KB)
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Brief Report
Resource utilization impact of topiramate for migraine prevention in the managed-care setting
Debra A. Wertz, Ralph M. Quimbo, Avin Z. Yaldo & Marcia F. T. Rupnow
Pages: 499-503
Published online: 12 Jan 2009
AbstractforResource utilization impact of topiramate for migraine prevention in the managed-care setting | Full Text | References | PDF (90.8 KB)
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Erratum

Correction
Correction to: Donatucci CF, Wong DG, Giuliano F, et al. Efficacy and safety of tadalafil once daily: considerations for the practical application of a daily dosing option. Curr Med Res Opin 2008; 24: 3383-92; doi: 10.1185/03007990802498440.
Page: 505
Published online: 12 Jan 2009
CitationforCorrection to: Donatucci CF, Wong DG, Giuliano F, et al. Efficacy and safety of tadalafil once daily: considerations for the practical application of a daily dosing option. Curr Med Res Opin 2008; 24: 3383-92; doi: 10.1185/03007990802498440. | Full Text | PDF (38.1 KB)
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Preface

Article
Contents and Preface for Supplement: Recognition and management of some possible consequences of stopping smoking
Page: 508
Published online: 27 Jan 2009
CitationforContents and Preface for Supplement: Recognition and management of some possible consequences of stopping smoking | Full Text | PDF (40 KB)
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Editorial

Editorial
Introduction: Recognition and management of some possible consequences of stopping smoking
Peter Hajek
Pages: 509-510
Published online: 27 Jan 2009
AbstractforIntroduction: Recognition and management of some possible consequences of stopping smoking | Full Text | References | PDF (55 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Management of smoking cessation in patients with psychiatric disorders
Karl Fagerström & Henri-Jean Aubin
Pages: 511-518
Published online: 27 Jan 2009
AbstractforManagement of smoking cessation in patients with psychiatric disorders | Full Text | References | PDF (96.7 KB)
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Management of emergent psychiatric symptoms during smoking cessation
Henri-Jean Aubin
Pages: 519-525
Published online: 27 Jan 2009
AbstractforManagement of emergent psychiatric symptoms during smoking cessation | Full Text | References | PDF (88.5 KB)
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Review Article
Endocrine and metabolic effects of smoking cessation
Ivan Berlin
Pages: 527-534
Published online: 27 Jan 2009
AbstractforEndocrine and metabolic effects of smoking cessation | Full Text | References | PDF (96.1 KB)
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Respiratory, cardiovascular and other physiological consequences of smoking cessation
Christina Gratziou
Pages: 535-545
Published online: 27 Jan 2009
AbstractforRespiratory, cardiovascular and other physiological consequences of smoking cessation | Full Text | References | PDF (158.1 KB)
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