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The case for publishing case reports
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Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - November 13, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leslie Citrome Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - November 13, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Factors that lead to hospitalisation in patients with Parkinson disease —A systematic review
The objective of this review was to identify causes that lead to acute hospitalisation of patients with PD. MethodsA systematic review of English language literature from 1997 to present. FindingsThe incidences of acute general medical or surgical problems that trigger acute hospitalisation in patients with PD are similar to those in the general population. However, falls, acute decompensation of PD symptoms and infections are far more common in PD patients and are responsible for more than 50% of the causes of hospitalisation in this patients’ group. ImplicationsPreventive strategies to avoid decompensation of PD sympto...
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - November 9, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Luan Koay, Joanne Rose, Ahmed H. Abdelhafiz Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research

Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Assessment of approaches to diagnosis and cardiometabolic monitoring in UK primary care
ConclusionThe underlying pathophysiology of PCOS is still not fully understood. As a result, treatment is often focused on individual symptoms, not the syndrome itself. Robust laboratory led protocols would provide the necessary information to enable an appropriate diagnostic evaluation/cardometabolic monitoring. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Adrian H. Heald, Mark Livingston, David Holland, John Robinson, Gabriela YC. Moreno, Gemma Donnahey, Christopher J. Duff, Pensee Wu, Anthony A. Fryer Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research

Uric acid and cardiovascular risk: What genes can say
ConclusionsGenetic evidence based on conventional and novel Mendelian randomisation approaches suggest a modest, if any, causal effect of serum uric acid concentration on the development of cardiovascular disease, suggesting that further study of uric acid genes is needed in order to elucidate the relationship of serum uric acid levels and cardiovascular disease. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Anastazia Kei, Freideriki Koutsouka, Andromachi Makri, Moses Elisaf Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research

Are obesity and rheumatoid arthritis interrelated?
ConclusionsOur findings demonstrate that obesity is significantly associated with RA. This finding underlines the role that obesity plays in inflammation and autoimmune conditions. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Lior Dar, Shmuel Tiosano, Abdulla Watad, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Devi Zisman, Doron Comaneshter, Arnon Cohen, Howard Amital Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research

Effect of characteristics of pharmacotherapy on non ‐adherence in chronic cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational studies
Conclusions and relevanceThe results of this review suggest that access to insurance or another program that assists with medication costs was a protection factor for non‐adherence. On the other hand, a high frequency of dosing was a risk factor for non‐adherence. Therefore, these characteristics of pharmacotherapy must be considered to improve medication adherence among CVD patients. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ana Paula Helfer Schneider, Mari Ângela Gaedke, Anderson Garcez, Nêmora Tregnago Barcellos, Vera Maria Vieira Paniz Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research

Assessment of prescribing practices at the primary healthcare facilities in Botswana with an emphasis on antibiotics: Findings and implications
ConclusionsWhile most indications for antibiotic prescriptions were based on signs and symptoms according to ICD, antibiotic prescribing rates were high with some conditions not requiring antibiotics because they are viral infections. There is a need to further improve prescribing practices through induction and training of in‐service prescribers. An effective management tool for monitoring antibiotic prescribing practices at Primary Health Care facilities should be designed and implemented, including developing robust quality indicators. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Yohana Mashalla, Vincent Setlhare, Amos Massele, Enoch Sepako, Celda Tiroyakgosi, Joyce Kgatlwane, Mpo Chuma, Brian Godman Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research

Peutz ‐Jeghers syndrome (PJS)
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Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gati Dhroove Tags: IMAGES IN MEDICINE Source Type: research

Reducing harms: Focus on drug ‐drug interactions and adverse drug events
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Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - October 6, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leslie Citrome Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - October 6, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Serum testosterone levels in male hypogonadism: Why and when to check —A review
DiscussionThis review highlights the importance of diagnosing late onset hypogonadism due to its association with morbidity/mortality and benefits following testosterone replacement. Thus, after making recommendations to ensure correct diagnosis we speculate whether the time has come to move away from population derived testosterone levels towards evidence based action limits. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - October 5, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mark Livingston, Anura Kalansooriya, Andrew J. Hartland, Sudarshan Ramachandran, Adrian Heald Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research

Global improvement with cariprazine in the treatment of bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia: A pooled post hoc analysis
ConclusionsPost hoc analyses showed that more cariprazine‐ than placebo‐treated patients with bipolar mania or schizophrenia had statistically significant and clinically meaningful CGI‐S improvement. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - October 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Suresh Durgam, Willie Earley, Kaifeng Lu, Gy örgy Németh, István Laszlovszky, Stephen Volk, Robert E. Litman Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research

Mindfulness for palliative care patients. Systematic review
ConclusionsAlthough two studies have showed statistically significant difference, only one showed effectiveness of mindfulness meditation in improving perceived stress. This study focused on one single session of mindfulness of 5 minutes for adult cancer patients in palliative care, but it was considered as possessing high risk of bias. Other schemes of mindfulness meditation did not show benefit in any outcome evaluated (low and very low quality evidence). (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - October 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Carolina de Oliveira Cruz Latorraca, Ana Luiza Cabrera Martimbianco, Daniela Vianna Pachito, Rafael Leite Pacheco, Rachel Riera Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research

Prevalence and characteristics of Australian women aged 45 and older who consult acupuncturists for their osteoarthritis
ConclusionsOur study reveals considerable acupuncture use amongst women with osteoarthritis. There is a need for health care practitioners to be mindful of acupuncture use among their patients presenting with osteoarthritis. Further research is needed to examine the potential benefits of acupuncture for osteoarthritis and to help inform efficient and safe use of this treatment alongside conventional care. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - October 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Lu Yang, Wenbo Peng, Jon Adams, David Sibbritt Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research