Predictors of asthma control in everyday clinical practice in Switzerland

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Objective:

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

Evaluation of eye drop administration technique in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension

Abstract

Objective:

To evaluate eye drop administration by patients at multiple visits in the setting of a randomized controlled trial.     

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.     

Complexities in the pharmacologic management of osteoarthritis pain

Abstract

Objective:

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

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

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Objective:

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

Aripiprazole in patients with bipolar mania and beyond: an update of practical guidance

Abstract

Background:

Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic with a pharmacological and clinical profile distinct from other atypical antipsychotics.     

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.     

Characterizing and understanding body weight patterns in patients treated with pregabalin

Abstract

Objective:

We examined patterns of weight change among patients treated with pregabalin for up to 1 year.     

Smoking influences response to inhaled corticosteroids in patients with asthma: a meta-analysis

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Objective:

To determine the effects of smoking on efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids in asthmatics.     

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).     

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

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Objective:

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

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

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Objective:

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

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

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Objective:

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

Oral corticosteroid sparing with omalizumab in severe allergic (IgE-mediated) asthma patients

Abstract

Background:

Long-term oral corticosteroid (OCS) therapy and related adverse events are associated with a significant burden on patients and healthcare resources.     

Assessment of asthma control in primary care

Abstract

Objective:

To determine the prevalence of uncontrolled asthma in patients who are visiting their primary care provider for any reason.     

Further assessment of the clinically effective dose range of etoricoxib: a randomized,double-blinded,placebo-controlled trial in rheumatoid arthritis

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Objective:

To further assess the clinically active dose range of etoricoxib, a COX-2 selective inhibitor, in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).     

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.     

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.     

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.     

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

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Objective:

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