Search Results - "Meier, C. R."

A study on the epidemiology of rosacea in the U.K by Spoendlin, J., Voegel, J.J., Jick, S.S., Meier, C.R.

“…Summary Background  Rosacea is a chronic facial skin disease of unclear origin. Epidemiological data are scarce and controversial, with reported prevalences…”
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Outdoor workers' sun-related knowledge, attitudes and protective behaviours: a systematic review of cross-sectional and interventional studies by Reinau, D., Weiss, M., Meier, C.R., Diepgen, T.L., Surber, C.

“…Summary Sun protection is a major concern for outdoor workers as they are particularly exposed to solar ultraviolet radiation and therefore at increased risk…”
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Epidemiology of basal cell carcinoma in the United Kingdom: incidence, lifestyle factors, and comorbidities by Reinau, D, Surber, C, Jick, S S, Meier, C R

“…Background: Little is known about the epidemiology of basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Methods: Using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink, we calculated annual…”
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Psoriasis and risk of incident myocardial infarction, stroke or transient ischaemic attack: an inception cohort study with a nested case-control analysis by Brauchli, Y.B., Jick, S.S., Miret, M., Meier, C.R.

“…Summary Background  Systemic inflammation may increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases in patients with psoriasis, but data on this risk in patients with…”
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Effect of ibandronate on spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Meier, C., Kraenzlin, C., Friederich, N. F., Wischer, T., Grize, L., Meier, C. R., Kraenzlin, M. E.

“…Summary Based on this double-blind, placebo-controlled study, ibandronate has no beneficial effect on clinical and radiological outcome in patients with…”
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Psoriasis and the risk of incident diabetes mellitus: a population-based study by Brauchli, Y.B., Jick, S.S., Meier, C.R.

“…Summary Background  Cross‐sectional studies, mostly in hospitalized patients, reported a possible positive association between psoriasis and diabetes mellitus…”
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Rosacea, inflammatory bowel disease and the value of big data and of epidemiological studies by Meier, C.R.

“…Linked Article: Egeberg et al. Br J Dermatol 2017; 176:100–106…”
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Antihypertensive drugs and the risk of incident rosacea by Spoendlin, J., Voegel, J.J., Jick, S.S., Meier, C.R.

“…Summary Background Despite scarce evidence, use of calcium channel blockers is discouraged in patients with rosacea, whereas beta‐blockers are recommended as…”
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Sun protective behaviour of vacationers spending holidays in the tropics and subtropics by Reinau, D., Achermann, C., Arnet, N., Meier, C.R., Hatz, C., Surber, C.

“…Summary Background The development of malignant melanoma has been associated with intense episodic sun exposure, as it typically occurs during holidays in high…”
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The association between psychiatric diseases, psychotropic drugs and the risk of incident rosacea by Spoendlin, J., Bichsel, F., Voegel, J.J., Jick, S.S., Meier, C.R.

“…Summary Background Psychological conditions, such as traumatic events or stress, have been discussed controversially as aetiological factors for rosacea…”
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Association between beta-blockers, other antihypertensive drugs and psoriasis: population-based case-control study by Brauchli, Y.B., Jick, S.S., Curtin, F., Meier, C.R.

“…Summary Background  Several case reports have associated use of beta‐blockers with an increased risk of psoriasis or psoriasiform drug eruptions. Objectives …”
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Antibiotics and Risk of Subsequent First-time Acute Myocardial Infarction by Meier, Christoph R, Derby, Laura E, Jick, Susan S, Vasilakis, Catherine, Jick, Hershel

“…CONTEXT Increasing evidence supports the hypothesis of a causal association between certain bacterial infections and increased risk of developing acute…”
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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors and the Risk of Fractures by Meier, Christoph R, Schlienger, Raymond G, Kraenzlin, Marius E, Schlegel, Brigitta, Jick, Hershel

“…CONTEXT Recent animal studies have suggested that 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors (statins) increase bone formation,…”
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Acute respiratory-tract infections and risk of first-time acute myocardial infarction by Meier, Christoph R, Jick, Susan S, Derby, Laura E, Vasilakis, Catherine, Jick, Hershel, Meier, CR, Jick, SS, Derby, LE, Vasilakis, C, Jick, H

“…There is growing interest in the role of infections in the aetiology of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). We undertook a large, population-based study to…”
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Risk of incident depression in patients with Parkinson disease in the UK by Becker, C., Brobert, G. P., Johansson, S., Jick, S. S., Meier, C. R.

“…Background:  Non‐motor symptoms are not widely recognized in patients with Parkinson disease (PD). We sought to assess the incidence rate as well as the risk…”
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The risk of acute infections in new users of antidepressants: An observational cohort study by Aebi, N., Meier, C.R., Jick, S.S., Lang, U., Spoendlin, J.

“…Preclinical studies suggested that drugs that functionally inhibit acid sphingomyelinase (FIASMA)may enhance immune cell longevity and potentially offer…”
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Statin use, hyperlipidaemia, and the risk of breast cancer by KAYE, J. A, MEIER, C. R, WALKER, A. M, JICK, H

“…Hydroxymethyl glutaryl coenzyme A inhibitors ("statins") are carcinogenic in rodents and an increased incidence of breast cancer was reported among pravastatin…”
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Population-based study on incidence, risk factors, clinical complications and drug utilisation associated with influenza in the United Kingdom by MEIER, C. R, NAPALKOV, P. N, WEGMÜLLER, Y, JEFFERSON, T, JICK, H

“…This large population-based study using the UK-based General Practice Research Database was conducted to quantify influenza-related physician visits, clinical…”
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Risk of cardiovascular outcomes in users of estradiol dydrogesterone or other HRT preparations by Schneider, C., Jick, S. S., Meier, C. R.

“…Background Use of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used to be promoted to reduce the risk of ischemic cardiovascular diseases, a concept which…”
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Risk of skin cancer in new users of thiazides and thiazide‐like diuretics: a cohort study using an active comparator group by Schneider, R., Reinau, D., Stoffel, S., Jick, S.S., Meier, C.R., Spoendlin, J.

“…Summary Background Case–control studies report a dose‐dependent increased risk of skin cancer in users of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) vs. nonusers. The degree…”
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