Clinical Medicine Research

Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2012

  • Adequacy of Discharge Summaries Prepared by Junior Medical Residents in a University Hospital

    Ibrahiem Saeed Abdul-Rahman

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2012
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: Nov. 26, 2012
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    Published: Dec. 30, 2012
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    Abstract: Discharge summaries are intended to transfer important clinical information from inpatient to outpatient settings and between hospital admissions. Complete, accurate, and timely discharge summaries can communicate important information back to the outpatient (OPD) physician, prevent adverse events and reduce readmission to hospital. However, discha... Show More
  • Pressure lowering effect of fixed combination and unfixed- combination of latanoprost and timolol in Asian population

    Seyed Ali Asghar Mosavi, Ch’ng Tun Wang, Azhany Yaakub, Nik Azlan Zaid, Liza-Sharmini Ahmad Tajudin

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2012
    Pages: 7-12
    Received: Dec. 15, 2012
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    Published: Dec. 30, 2012
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    Abstract: Introduction: Fixed combination of topical pressure lowering drugs such as latanoprost and timolol (FCLT) has been reported to improve adherence and persistence to medication for chronic disease such as glaucoma. However, its effectiveness has been reported to be less compared to unfixed combination of latanoprost and timolol (UFCLT). Objective: To... Show More