Multidisciplinary pain education program (MPEP) for chronic pain patients: preliminary evidence for effectiveness and mechanisms of change

Abstract

Objective:

There is a need for effective brief interventions in chronic pain patients, and the identification of mechanisms of change.     

Intranasal ketorolac for acute postoperative pain

Abstract

Background:

Efficacy and tolerability of intranasal ketorolac (SPRIX®) was assessed in abdominal surgery patients.     

Willingness to pay for health improvements associated with anti-diabetes treatments for people with type 2 diabetes

Abstract

Objectives:

This study aimed to investigate the most important consequences of diabetes medication, as measured by the patients’ willingness to pay (WTP).     

Lacosamide as adjunctive therapy for partial-onset epileptic seizures: a review of the clinical and economic literature

Abstract

Objective:

This article provides a short but comprehensive pharmacotherapeutic update of adjunctive therapy with lacosamide for partial-onset seizures in adult patients.     

Brinzolamide 1%/timolol 0.5%: safety and efficacy of a new fixed-combination IOP-lowering product for glaucoma

Abstract

Objective:

To provide a commentary on recent studies with the new IOP-lowering fixed-combination product brinzolamide 1%/timolol 0.5%.     

Comparative efficacy and acceptability of pharmacotherapeutic agents for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents: a mixed treatment comparison meta-analysis

Abstract

Objective:

to compare efficacy and acceptability of different pharmacotherapeutic agents for treating anxiety disorders in children and adolescents     

Consensus guidelines for the use of bowel preparation prior to colonic diagnostic procedures: colonoscopy and small bowel video capsule endoscopy

Abstract

Background:

Adequate bowel preparation prior to colonic diagnostic procedures is essential to ensure adequate visualisation.     

Revisiting the medication possession ratio threshold for adherence in lipid management

Abstract

Objective:

We sought to evaluate the relationship between different levels of medication possession ratio (MPR) attained and achievement of clinically meaningful reductions in lipid levels.     

Non-clinical pharmacology,pharmacokinetics, and safety findings for the antihistamine bepotastine besilate

Abstract

Scope:

The purpose of this review is to examine published non-clinical literature on the antihistamine bepotastine besilate, including pharmacokinetic and pharmacologic properties.     

Long-term treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: a review from the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) and the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF)

Abstract

Introduction:

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a chronic disease requiring treatment that balances long-term fracture efficacy against risk.     

Relationship between background cancer pain,breakthrough pain,and analgesic treatment: a preliminary study for a better interpretation of epidemiological and clinical studies

Abstract

Background:

The different operational definitions of breakthrough cancer pain (BTcP) has generated unclear epidemiological data.     

Measurement of utility values in the UK for health states related to immune thrombocytopenic purpura

Abstract

Objective:

To measure utility values associated with immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), as perceived by the United Kingdom (UK) general public.     

Subcutaneous specific immunotherapy for seasonal allergic rhinitis: a review of treatment practices in the US and Europe

Abstract

Background:

Subcutaneous specific immunotherapy (SCIT) is claimed to be successful both in the US and Europe, yet treatment methodology differs.     

Long-term raloxifene for postmenopausal osteoporosis

Abstract

Background:

Due to the chronic nature of osteoporosis and the risk of invasive breast cancer, raloxifene 60?mg/day (raloxifene) is intended to be used for long-term treatment (treatment >3 years).     

Cost effectiveness of varenicline versus bupropion and unaided cessation for smoking cessation in a cohort of Finnish adult smokers

Abstract

Objective:

To assess the cost effectiveness of varenicline compared with bupropion or unaided cessation for smoking cessation in Finnish adult smokers.     

Long-term treatment outcomes with lisdexamfetamine dimesylate for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder stratified by baseline severity

Abstract

Objective:

To examine the impact of baseline severity on lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX) efficacy in a long-term study of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).     

European survey of chronic pain patients: results for Germany

Abstract

Objectives:

This ongoing pan-European patient survey is being conducted to explore how chronic pain patients perceive their condition and the coping strategies they use to help deal with the pain.     

Reasons for discontinuation and continuation of antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia from patient and clinician perspectives

Abstract

Objective:

To identify reasons for discontinuation and continuation of antipsychotic medications in the treatment of schizophrenia from the patients’ and their clinicians’ perspectives.     

Darbepoetin alfa for anemia in patients with low or intermediate-1 risk myelodysplastic syndromes and positive predictive factors of response

Abstract

Background:

Current guidelines support the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for the treatment of anemia associated with low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).     

The ARGA study with Italian general practitioners: prescriptions for allergic rhinitis and adherence to ARIA guidelines

Abstract

Background:

General practitioners (GPs) are the healthcare professionals to whom patients with rhinitis firstly refer for their symptoms.