Current Medical Research and Opinion, Volume 24, Issue 1 (2008)

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Response and remission rates in Chinese patients with bipolar mania treated for 4 weeks with either quetiapine or lithium: a randomized and double-blind study
Huafang Li, Cui Ma, Gang Wang, Xiaotong Zhu, Mengye Peng & Niufan Gu
Pages: 1-10
Published online: 16 Nov 2007
AbstractforResponse and remission rates in Chinese patients with bipolar mania treated for 4 weeks with either quetiapine or lithium: a randomized and double-blind study | References | PDF (446.6 KB)
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Improving glycemic control with insulin detemir using the 303 Algorithm in insulin naïve patients with type 2 diabetes: a subgroup analysis of the US PREDICTIVE 303 study
Jean-Louis Selam, Christoph Koenen, Wayne Weng & Luigi Meneghini
Pages: 11-20
Published online: 14 Nov 2008
AbstractforImproving glycemic control with insulin detemir using the 303 Algorithm in insulin naïve patients with type 2 diabetes: a subgroup analysis of the US PREDICTIVE 303 study | References | PDF (400 KB)
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Switching from other antipsychotics to once-daily extended release quetiapine fumarate in patients with schizophrenia
S. Ganesan, V. Agambaram, F. Randeree, I. Eggens, K. Huizar, D. Meuliend, on behalf of the Study 147 investigators & on behalf of the Study 147 investigators
Pages: 21-32
Published online: 14 Nov 2007
AbstractforSwitching from other antipsychotics to once-daily extended release quetiapine fumarate in patients with schizophrenia | References | PDF (498.5 KB)
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Multiple daily-dose pharmacokinetics of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate in healthy adult volunteers
Suma M. Krishnan & Jeffrey G. Stark
Pages: 33-40
Published online: 14 Nov 2007
AbstractforMultiple daily-dose pharmacokinetics of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate in healthy adult volunteers | References | PDF (420.4 KB)
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Pancreatic β-cell function as a predictor of cardiovascular outcomes and costs: findings from the Cardiovascular Health Study
Lesley H. Curtis, Bradley G. Hammill, M. Angelyn Bethel, Kevin J. Anstrom, Lawrence Liao, John S. Gottdiener & Kevin A. Schul
Pages: 41-50
Published online: 15 Nov 2007
AbstractforPancreatic β-cell function as a predictor of cardiovascular outcomes and costs: findings from the Cardiovascular Health Study | References | PDF (520 KB)
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Cost-effectiveness of varenicline compared with bupropion, NRT, and nortriptyline for smoking cessation in the Netherlands
Martine Hoogendoorn, Paco Welsing & Maureen P.M.H. Rutten-van Mölken
Pages: 51-61
Published online: 15 Nov 2007
AbstractforCost-effectiveness of varenicline compared with bupropion, NRT, and nortriptyline for smoking cessation in the Netherlands | References | PDF (650.5 KB) | Supplemental
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Economic evaluation of treatment with orlistat in Italian obese patients
S. Iannazzo, O. Zaniolo & L. Pradelli
Pages: 63-74
Published online: 15 Nov 2007
AbstractforEconomic evaluation of treatment with orlistat in Italian obese patients | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | Supplemental
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Editorial Commentary

Editorial
C-reactive protein (CRP): more than just an innocent bystander?
Kosmas I. Paraskevas & Dimitri P. Mikhailidis
Pages: 75-78
Published online: 14 Nov 2007
AbstractforC-reactive protein (CRP): more than just an innocent bystander? | References | PDF (272.6 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Effect of pramlintide as an adjunct to basal insulin on markers of cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes
Carol Wysham, Cameron Lush, Bei Zhang, Holly Maier & Ken Wilhelm
Pages: 79-85
Published online: 20 Nov 2007
AbstractforEffect of pramlintide as an adjunct to basal insulin on markers of cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes | References | PDF (540.6 KB)
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Original Article

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Physician compliance with guidelines for deep-vein thrombosis prevention in total hip and knee arthroplasty
Richard J. Friedman, Alexander S. Gallus, Fred D. Cushner, Gordon FitzGerald, Frederick A. Anderson Jr & for the Global Orthopaedic Registry Investigators
Pages: 87-97
Published online: 19 Nov 2007
AbstractforPhysician compliance with guidelines for deep-vein thrombosis prevention in total hip and knee arthroplasty | References | PDF (616.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Vitamin D inadequacy in postmenopausal women in Eastern Asia
S. K. Lim, A. W. C. Kung, S. Sompongse, S. Soontrapa & K. S. Tsai
Pages: 99-106
Published online: 19 Nov 2007
AbstractforVitamin D inadequacy in postmenopausal women in Eastern Asia | References | PDF (537.8 KB)
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Non-vertebral fracture risk reduction with oral bisphosphonates: challenges with interpreting clinical trial data
Paul D. Miller
Pages: 107-119
Published online: 19 Nov 2007
AbstractforNon-vertebral fracture risk reduction with oral bisphosphonates: challenges with interpreting clinical trial data | References | PDF (538.4 KB)
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The effect of discontinuation of antihypertensives on the risk of acute myocardial infarction and stroke
Nancy S. Breekveldt-Postma, Fernie J. A. Penning-van Beest, Satu J. Siiskonen, Heather Falvey, Gábor Vincze, Olaf H. Klungel & Ron M. C. Herings
Pages: 121-127
Published online: 20 Nov 2007
AbstractforThe effect of discontinuation of antihypertensives on the risk of acute myocardial infarction and stroke | References | PDF (404.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Treatment and costs associated with anemic chronic kidney disease patients
Rafia S. Rasu, Tonya Crawford, Harold Manley & Rajesh Balkrishnan
Pages: 129-137
Published online: 19 Nov 2008
AbstractforTreatment and costs associated with anemic chronic kidney disease patients | References | PDF (314.9 KB)
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Review Article
Molecular basis of the potential of vitamin D to prevent cancer
Betty A. Ingraham, Beth Bragdon & Anja Nohe
Pages: 139-149
Published online: 22 Nov 2007
AbstractforMolecular basis of the potential of vitamin D to prevent cancer | References | PDF (487.7 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Use of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate for skin closure of sternal incisions in cardiac surgery: observations of microbial barrier effects
E.C. Souza, R.B. Fitaroni, D.M. Januzelli, H.M.S. Macruz, J.C.A. Camacho & M.R.C. Souza
Pages: 151-155
Published online: 22 Nov 2007
AbstractforUse of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate for skin closure of sternal incisions in cardiac surgery: observations of microbial barrier effects | References | PDF (380.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
A systematic review of the effectiveness of rivastigmine for the treatment of behavioral disturbances in dementia and other neurological disorders
Gary Figiel & Carl Sadowsky
Pages: 157-166
Published online: 23 Nov 2007
AbstractforA systematic review of the effectiveness of rivastigmine for the treatment of behavioral disturbances in dementia and other neurological disorders | References | PDF (322.9 KB)
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Original Article

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The impact of esophageal candidiasis on hospital charges and costs across patient subgroups
Kuo B. Tong, Kirsten N. Murtagh, Christopher Lau & Raafat Seifeldin
Pages: 167-174
Published online: 23 Nov 2007
AbstractforThe impact of esophageal candidiasis on hospital charges and costs across patient subgroups | References | PDF (459.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Oxycodone: a review of its use in the management of pain
Julia Riley, Elon Eisenberg, Gerhard Müller-Schwefe, Asbjørn M. Drewes & Lars Arendt-Nielsen
Pages: 175-192
Published online: 23 Nov 2007
AbstractforOxycodone: a review of its use in the management of pain | References | PDF (492.7 KB)
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Review Article
Utility of health states in chronic kidney disease: a structured review of the literature
P. L. Dale, J. Hutton & H. Elgazzar
Pages: 193-206
Published online: 23 Nov 2007
AbstractforUtility of health states in chronic kidney disease: a structured review of the literature | References | PDF (506.1 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Once-monthly oral ibandronate compared with weekly oral alendronate in postmenopausal osteoporosis: results from the head-to-head MOTION study
Paul D. Miller, Sol Epstein, Farhad Sedarati & Jean-Yves Reginster
Pages: 207-213
Published online: 12 Nov 2007
AbstractforOnce-monthly oral ibandronate compared with weekly oral alendronate in postmenopausal osteoporosis: results from the head-to-head MOTION study | References | PDF (407.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Decreasing the incidence and impact of infections in neutropenic patients: evidence from meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials
Matthew E. Falagas, Konstantinos Z. Vardakas & George Samonis
Pages: 215-235
Published online: 28 Nov 2007
AbstractforDecreasing the incidence and impact of infections in neutropenic patients: evidence from meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials | References | PDF (763.4 KB)
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Original Article

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Ibandronate and the risk of non-vertebral and clinical fractures in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis: results of a meta-analysis of phase III studies
Steven T. Harris, William A. Blumentals & Paul D. Miller
Pages: 237-245
Published online: 28 Nov 2007
AbstractforIbandronate and the risk of non-vertebral and clinical fractures in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis: results of a meta-analysis of phase III studies | References | PDF (546.6 KB)
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Addendum

Update on: Brunton s, Collins N. Differentiating prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters (P-OM3) from dietary-supplement omega-3 fatty acids. Curr Med Res Opin 2007;23(5):1139-45. doi:10.1185/030079907X188017
Page: 247
Published online: 30 Nov 2007
CitationforUpdate on: Brunton s, Collins N. Differentiating prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters (P-OM3) from dietary-supplement omega-3 fatty acids. Curr Med Res Opin 2007;23(5):1139-45. doi:10.1185/030079907X188017 | References | PDF (222.9 KB)
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Effects of ezetimibe, simvastatin, atorvastatin, and ezetimibe–statin therapies on non-cholesterol sterols in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia
Gerd Assmann, Frank Kannenberg, Dena R. Ramey, Thomas A. Musliner, Stephen W. Gutkin & Enrico P. Veltri
Pages: 249-259
Published online: 30 Nov 2007
AbstractforEffects of ezetimibe, simvastatin, atorvastatin, and ezetimibe–statin therapies on non-cholesterol sterols in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia | References | PDF (511.1 KB)
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Article
Comparison of costs of sublingual immunotherapy and drug treatment in grass-pollen induced allergy: results from the SIMAP database study
Patrizia Berto, Franco Frati, Cristoforo Incorvaia, Gianni Cadario, Rosario Contiguglia, Mario Di Gioacchino, Paola Puccinelli, Gian Enrico Senna & Carla Valle
Pages: 261-266
Published online: 01 Nov 2007
AbstractforComparison of costs of sublingual immunotherapy and drug treatment in grass-pollen induced allergy: results from the SIMAP database study | References | PDF (362 KB)
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Clopidogrel versus aspirin in patients with atherothrombosis: CAPRIE-based calculation of cost-effectiveness for Germany
K. Berger, F. Hessel, J. Kreuzer, A. Smala & H.C. Diener
Pages: 267-274
Published online: 04 Dec 2007
AbstractforClopidogrel versus aspirin in patients with atherothrombosis: CAPRIE-based calculation of cost-effectiveness for Germany | References | PDF (318.4 KB)
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Exenatide effects on diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular risk factors and hepatic biomarkers in patients with type 2 diabetes treated for at least 3 years
David C. Klonoff, John B. Buse, Loretta L. Nielsen, Xuesong Guan, Christopher L. Bowlus, John H. Holcombe, Matthew E. Wintle & David G. Maggs
Pages: 275-286
Published online: 03 Dec 2007
AbstractforExenatide effects on diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular risk factors and hepatic biomarkers in patients with type 2 diabetes treated for at least 3 years | References | PDF (697.5 KB)
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Comparison of the safety and efficacy of loteprednol 0.5%/tobramycin 0.3% withdexamethasone 0.1%/tobramycin0.3% in the treatment of blepharokeratoconjunctivitis
Eric M. White, Jonathan I. Macy, Kirk M. Bateman & Timothy L. Comstock
Pages: 287-296
Published online: 06 Dec 2007
AbstractforComparison of the safety and efficacy of loteprednol 0.5%/tobramycin 0.3% withdexamethasone 0.1%/tobramycin0.3% in the treatment of blepharokeratoconjunctivitis | References | PDF (503.7 KB)
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Pharmacokinetic profile of a 24-hour controlled-release OROS formulation of hydromorphone in the presence of alcohol
G. Sathyan, K. Sivakumar & J. Thipphawong
Pages: 297-305
Published online: 05 Dec 2007
AbstractforPharmacokinetic profile of a 24-hour controlled-release OROS formulation of hydromorphone in the presence of alcohol | References | PDF (388.1 KB)
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An international survey of sleeping problems in the general population
D. Léger, B. Poursain, D. Neubauer & M. Uchiyama
Pages: 307-317
Published online: 07 Dec 2007
AbstractforAn international survey of sleeping problems in the general population | References | PDF (565.6 KB) | Supplemental
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