Systematic review and meta-analysis of the diagnostic and therapeutic role of water-soluble contrast agent in adhesive small bowel obstruction

BC Branco, G Barmparas, B Schnüriger… - Journal of British …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Background This meta-analysis assessed the diagnostic and therapeutic role of water-
soluble contrast agent (WSCA) in adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO). Methods …

[HTML][HTML] Apixaban versus enoxaparin for thromboprophylaxis after hip replacement

MR Lassen, A Gallus, GE Raskob… - … England Journal of …, 2010 - Mass Medical Soc
Background There are various regimens for thromboprophylaxis after hip replacement. Low-
molecular-weight heparins such as enoxaparin predominantly inhibit factor Xa but also …

Randomized comparison of percutaneous coronary intervention with coronary artery bypass grafting in diabetic patients: 1-year results of the CARDia (Coronary …

A Kapur, RJ Hall, IS Malik, AC Qureshi, J Butts… - Journal of the American …, 2010 - jacc.org
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of
percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stenting against coronary artery bypass …

Integrated analysis of CANVAS 1 and 2: phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind studies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ceftaroline versus vancomycin …

GR Corey, M Wilcox, GH Talbot… - Clinical Infectious …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a common
cause of complicated skin and skin-structure infection (cSSSI). Increasing antimicrobial …

A randomized comparison of the ENDEAVOR zotarolimus-eluting stent versus the TAXUS paclitaxel-eluting stent in de novo native coronary lesions: 12-month …

MB Leon, L Mauri, JJ Popma, DE Cutlip… - Journal of the American …, 2010 - jacc.org
Objectives: The ENDEAVOR IV (Randomized Comparison of Zotarolimus-Eluting and
Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease) trial evaluated the safety …

The EVEREST II Trial: design and rationale for a randomized study of the evalve mitraclip system compared with mitral valve surgery for mitral regurgitation

L Mauri, P Garg, JM Massaro, E Foster, D Glower… - American heart …, 2010 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Mitral valve surgery is the standard of care for patients with symptomatic
mitral regurgitation (MR) or asymptomatic MR with evidence of left ventricular dysfunction or …

Integrated analysis of FOCUS 1 and FOCUS 2: randomized, doubled-blinded, multicenter phase 3 trials of the efficacy and safety of ceftaroline fosamil versus …

TM File Jr, DE Low, PB Eckburg… - Clinical infectious …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Background. Ceftaroline, the active form of ceftaroline fosamil, is a broad-spectrum
cephalosporin with bactericidal activity against pathogens causing community-acquired …

Cast versus splint in children with minimally angulated fractures of the distal radius: a randomized controlled trial

K Boutis, A Willan, P Babyn, R Goeree, A Howard - Cmaj, 2010 - Can Med Assoc
Background: Minimally angulated fractures of the distal radius are common in children and
have excellent outcomes. We conducted a randomized controlled trial to determine whether …

Clinical trial: a novel high-dose 1 g mesalamine suppository (Salofalk) once daily is as efficacious as a 500-mg suppository thrice daily in active ulcerative proctitis

T Andus, A Kocjan, M Müser… - Inflammatory bowel …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Background Mesalamine suppositories are first-line therapy in active ulcerative proctitis; the
standard regime still recommends multiple doses per day. The primary objective of this study …

[HTML][HTML] Randomised trial of proton vs. carbon ion radiation therapy in patients with low and intermediate grade chondrosarcoma of the skull base, clinical phase III …

AV Nikoghosyan, G Rauch, MW Münter, AD Jensen… - BMC cancer, 2010 - Springer
Background Low and intermediate grade chondrosarcomas are relative rare bone tumours.
About 5-12% of all chondrosarcomas are localized in base of skull region. Low grade …