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Pregabalin in the Hands of a General Practitioner
A recent Cochrane systematic review by authors from Oxford University examined the effect of pregabalin in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy – conditions that general practitioners frequently encounter in their practice. Is pregabalin a suitable choice in these indications?
Can We Lump All Gabapentinoids Together?
General practitioners often encounter peripheral neuropathic pain in their practice. One of the…
Valproate for Acute Mania: Is Practice Really Evidence-Based and Recommended?
Authors from the University of Western Ontario conducted an audit in an acute psychiatric intake…
Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin as Adjuvant Therapy in Small-Cell Lung Cancer − Results of the RASTEN Study
Several studies and meta-analyses in the past have pointed to a possible positive effect of…
Efficacy and Speed of Pain Relief in Rheumatoid Arthritis When Adding Baricitinib to Methotrexate
The phase III clinical trial RA-BEAM conducted in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)…
Can NOACs 'Compete' with Well-Managed Warfarin Treatment? Retrospective Data from Swedish Registers
The efficacy and safety of new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in stroke prevention in atrial…
Documented Cardiovascular Benefit of Empagliflozin in New American Diabetes Treatment Guidelines
Two leading overseas medical professional societies, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the...
Does the Risk of Recurrence of Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma Differ by Gender?
Differentiated thyroid carcinomas (DTC) are typically diagnosed at more advanced stages in men than…
How trends in sports evolve among hemophiliacs and to what extent they are limited by their disease
Historically, physical activity was generally not recommended for hemophiliacs; however, with…
Incidence of Glaucoma or Suspected Glaucoma Within the First Year Post-Lensectomy in Children and Treatment Approach to These Patients
The aim of the study conducted by a team of authors from several American universities was to…