International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jun 2010
ReviewHow to manage medications in the setting of liver disease with the application of six questions.
Reviewing the current literature to guide clinicians managing medications in the setting of liver disease. ⋯ The introduction and use of six clinically relevant questions in the setting of liver disease can serve as a guide to clinicians who manage patients with liver disease.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jun 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialExpectations about and experiences with insulin therapy contribute to diabetes treatment satisfaction in insulin-naïve patients with type 2 diabetes.
The aim of this study was to investigate how patients' expectations about and experiences with insulin therapy contribute to diabetes treatment satisfaction. ⋯ Expectations may not independently impact treatment satisfaction, but the relationship with experiences significantly contributes to it. The EAITQ and EWITQ may be useful tools for clinicians to better understand patients' expectations about and experiences with insulin therapy.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jun 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyEfficacy of almotriptan in early intervention for treatment of acute migraine in a primary care setting: the START study.
The benefits of taking almotriptan early for acute migraine when pain is mild have clearly been demonstrated in the neurology setting. The aim of this study was to determine whether similar benefits with early intervention of almotriptan can be achieved in everyday general practice, where most migraineurs are managed. ⋯ In the primary care setting, early intervention with almotriptan for treatment of migraine provides significant clinical benefits compared with delaying treatment and/or waiting until pain intensity has progressed beyond mild.