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Clinical interventions for Takayasu arteritis: A systematic review
ConclusionDespite an extensive literature search, few comparative studies with small sample sizes were retrieved. The quality of these studies was considered low, preventing recommendations on effectiveness and safety of the studied interventions for clinical practice. Until new comparative studies with more robust sample sizes are conducted, treatment of TA should be guided individually taking into account the severity of disease and the availability of treatment options. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - August 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Rafael L. Pacheco, Carolina de Oliveira Cruz Latorraca, Alexandre Wagner Silva Souza, Daniela V. Pachito, Rachel Riera Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research

Quality of erections by age group in men with erectile dysfunction
ConclusionsSildenafil significantly improved erection quality across all age groups of men with ED. Efficacy improvements with sildenafil were consistent with the QEQ, IIEF, and EDITS. AEs were comparable across age groups.ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT00159900, NCT00147628, NCT00301262, NCT00343200. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - August 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Jed C. Kaminetsky, Vera Stecher, Li ‐Jung Tseng Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research

The Maastricht Frailty Screening Tool for Hospitalised Patients (MFST ‐HP) to Identify Non‐Frail Patients
ConclusionsThe MFST‐HP seems to operate more strongly as a non‐frailty indicator than as a frailty indicator and may in this respect help professionals to decide upon subsequent care. The MFST‐HP is able to rule out 84% of the non‐frail population in this study. The remaining 16% need to be assessed by means of a comprehensive geriatric assessment or rapid geriatric assessment, to gain more insight in the level of vulnerability in the frail‐group. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - August 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ron M.J. Warnier, Erik van Rossum, Sander M.J. van Kuijk, Wubbo J. Mulder, Jos M.G.A. Schols, Gertrudis I.J.M. Kempen Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research

Association of preventable adverse drug events with inpatients' length of stay —A propensity‐matched cohort study
ConclusionInpatients with ADE codes referring to inhospital, potentially preventable ADE exceeded the maximum hospital stay fully reimbursed by insurance companies, indicating unnecessary long and costly inpatient stays. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - August 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Stefanie Amelung, Andreas D. Meid, Michael Nafe, Markus Thalheimer, Torsten Hoppe ‐Tichy, Walter E. Haefeli, Hanna M. Seidling Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research

Efficacy of AMC/DCBA lozenges for sore throat: A systematic review and meta ‐analysis
ConclusionsLozenges with AMC/DCBA can be a safe treatment option to relieve pain in patients with uncomplicated sore throat looking for local treatment options and valuing the modest additional effect compared with non‐medicated lozenges. Registration: PROSPERO CRD42015008826. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - August 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gesine Weckmann, Anke Hauptmann ‐Voß, Sebastian E. Baumeister, Christine Klötzer, Jean‐François Chenot Tags: META ‐ANALYSIS Source Type: research

Tolerability of canagliflozin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus fasting during Ramadan: Results of the Canagliflozin in Ramadan Tolerance Observational Study (CRATOS)
ConclusionsOverall, these findings support the use of canagliflozin for the treatment of adults with T2DM who fast during Ramadan. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02737657 (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - August 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mohamed Hassanein, Akram Echtay, Ahmed Hassoun, Monira Alarouj, Bachar Afandi, Raffi Poladian, Abdullah Bennakhi, Maciej Nazar, Paul Bergmans, Sofia Keim, Gill Hamilton, Sami T. Azar Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research

Reduction in microalbuminuria by calcium channel blockers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension —A randomized, open‐label, active‐controlled, superiority, parallel‐group clinical trial
ConclusionsCilnidipine did not show any additional anti‐albuminuric effect compared with amlodipine in patients with T2D and microalbuminuria treated with an RAS blocker. However, the anti‐albuminuric effect of cilnidipine might differ according to the duration of diabetes. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - August 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: You ‐Cheol Hwang, Kun‐Ho Yoon, Bong‐Soo Cha, Kwan‐Woo Lee, Hak Chul Jang, Kyung Wan Min, Choon Hee Chung, Moon‐Kyu Lee Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research

Treatment options for unresectable HCC with a focus on SIRT with Yttrium ‐90 resin microspheres
Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the predominant form of primary liver cancer, is the second leading cause of cancer‐related deaths across the globe. Only a small percentage of HCC patients (~20%‐30%) are diagnosed at an early stage when first‐line treatment options may be effective. The majority of HCC patients (>70%) are diagnosed with unresectable disease and given a poor overall prognosis. Current treatment guidelines recommend locoregional therapy with transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) and systemic therapy with sorafenib as first‐line treatment for patients with intermediate and advanced stage ...
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - July 30, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Eric A. Wang, Jeff P. Stein, Ross J. Bellavia, Scott R. Broadwell Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Inpatient glucose management programme in the Asian healthcare setting
ConclusionsThe IGM programme was effective in improving inpatient glycaemic monitoring and control in the general medical wards, with a significant reduction in LOS observed. These demonstrated the programme's potential to enhance quality and efficiency of patient care. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - July 27, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Du Soon Swee, Li Chang Ang, Wee May Heng, Desmond Xue ‐Yuan Lee, Xiaohui Xin, Shalini Kumaran, Kok Seng Wong, Yong Mong Bee, Su‐Yen Goh, Ming Ming Teh Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research

Haematuria work ‐up in general care—A German observational study
ConclusionsThe high incidence of urinary tract cancer in the data presented here support the rationale for diagnostic work‐up of patients with micro‐ or macrohaematuria. Prospective randomised trials are necessary to identify index patients for second work‐up after a primarily negative investigation as well as the role of molecular markers, which possibly enable to omit invasive work‐up. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - July 27, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Andreas Eisenhardt, Daniel Heinemann, Herbert R übben, Jochen Heß Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research

Peripheral arterial disease amongst British ethnic minorities in a community based population: The Ethnic ‐Echocardiographic Heart of England Screening Study (E‐ECHOES)
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Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - July 25, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Antonios Vitalis, Alena Shantsila, Rajiv K. Vohra, Mark Kay, Philip C. Bennett, Gregory Y.H. Lip, Paramjit S. Gill Tags: LETTER Source Type: research

Impact of binge eating disorder on functional impairment and work productivity in an adult community sample in the United States
ConclusionsThe findings suggest individuals with BED experience considerable impairment in functioning and work productivity compared with individuals without BED. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - July 25, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Manjiri Pawaskar, Edward A. Witt, Dylan Supina, Barry K. Herman, Thomas A. Wadden Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research

Authorship: Musings about guests and ghosts
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Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - July 25, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leslie Citrome Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - July 25, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Influence of renal function on anticoagulation control in patients with non ‐valvular atrial fibrillation taking vitamin K antagonists
ConclusionChronic kidney disease is associated with poor anticoagulation control in patients with non‐valvular AF taking VKA. The SAMe‐TT2R2 score was not predictive of poor TTR in the subgroup with CKD, although a modest predictive value for poor TTR was found in those without CKD. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - July 19, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Jos é M. Lobos‐Bejarano, Angel Castellanos Rodríguez, Vivencio Barrios, Carlos Escobar, José Polo‐García, José Carlos Castillo‐Rodríguez, Diego Vargas‐Ortega, Adriana Lopez‐Pineda, Luis Prieto‐Valiente, Gregory Y.H. Lip, Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research