Proof of concept study: does fenofibrate have a role in sleep apnoea syndrome?

Abstract

Objective:

To investigate the effect of fenofibrate on sleep apnoea indices.     

Advantages and challenges of oestrogen-free hormonal contraception

Abstract

Background:

Not all women tolerate hormonal contraceptives containing oestrogens.     

Management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in primary care: a European observational study

Abstract

Objective:

To describe the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in primary care, as part of the RANGE (Retrospective ANalysis of GERD) study.     

Acute back pain: benefits and risks of current treatments

Abstract

Objective:

To review the efficacy and safety of current treatments for acute low back pain.     

Long-term clinical and economic outcomes associated with angiotensin II receptor blocker use in hypertensive patients

Abstract

Objective:

To examine clinical and economic outcomes associated with angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB).     

Work productivity loss in patients with dry eye disease: an online survey

Abstract

Objective:

To assess the impact of dry eye disease (DED) on productivity.     

Predictors of asthma control in everyday clinical practice in Switzerland

Abstract

Objective:

To identify predictors of improved asthma control under conditions of everyday practice in Switzerland.     

Management of neuropathic pain after surgical and non-surgical trauma with lidocaine 5% patches: study of 40 consecutive cases

Abstract

Objective:

To determine the efficacy of lidocaine 5% patches in patients with PNCCP.     

Utilization of duloxetine and celecoxib in osteoarthritis patients

Abstract

Objectives:

To describe utilization patterns of duloxetine and celecoxib and subsequent opioid use among patients with osteoarthritis.     

Impact of asthma controller medications on medical and economic resource utilization in adult asthma patients

Abstract

Objective:

To compare asthma-related resource utilization, adherence and costs among adults prescribed asthma controller regimens.     

Long-term safety and efficacy of aliskiren and valsartan combination with or without the addition of HCT in patients with hypertension

Abstract

Objective:

To assess the long-term safety and antihypertensive efficacy of aliskiren/valsartan 300/320?mg combination.     

Prevention of episodic migraine with topiramate: a prospective 24-week,open-label,flexible-dose clinical trial with optional 24 weeks follow-up in a community setting

Abstract

Objective:

To explore efficacy and safety outcomes of topiramate for episodic migraine prevention in community practice.     

Factors associated with warfarin discontinuation,including bleeding patterns,in atrial fibrillation patients

Abstract

Objective:

To determine risk factors for both warfarin discontinuation and bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).     

The use of the Asthma Control Test in general practice and its correlation with asthma control according to the GINA guidelines

Abstract

Background:

The GINA guidelines have redefined the primary goal of asthma treatment as achieving optimum control.     

Colesevelam in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and hyperglycemia: a retrospective analysis from an ambulatory care medical network

Abstract

Objective:

To examine outcomes associated with colesevelam treatment among patients with hypercholesterolemia in real-world clinical practice.     

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     

Topical pain management with the 5% lidocaine medicated plaster – a review

Abstract

Background:

The topical 5% lidocaine medicated plaster is recommended as first-line treatment for localized peripheral neuropathic pain.     

Complexities in the pharmacologic management of osteoarthritis pain

Abstract

Objective:

To discuss challenges in the pharmacologic management of osteoarthritis (OA) pain.     

Association between hypoglycemia and inpatient mortality and length of hospital stay in hospitalized,insulin-treated patients

Abstract

Objective:

To assess the impact of hypoglycemia on clinical outcomes among hospitalized, insulin-treated patients.     

Assessing achievement and maintenance of glycemic control by patients initiating basal insulin

Abstract

Objective:

Describe characteristics of diabetic patients who initiated basal insulin and assess their glycemic control.