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Diclofenac’s cardiovascular risk confirmed in novel Nordic study
For the world’s most commonly used NSAID, the risk is real, according to 2 decades of Danish health data.
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Consider these exercises for chronic musculoskeletal conditions
Exercise interventions reduce pain and improve function in knee/hip OA, chronic low back pain, shoulder pain, Achilles tendinopathy, and lateral...
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AGA Guideline: Treatment of opioid-induced constipation
Laxative therapies, including stimulant laxatives are recommended; for truly laxative-refractory constipation, a trial of peripherally acting mu-...
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Migraine takes toll on intimate relationships
Radiology Review
Everything’s Fine … Except His Spine
A 25-year-old man with a recent history of severe back pain (but no trauma) is concerned he might have a spinal infection. A radiograph closes the...
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What to expect from next-gen CGRP inhibitors for migraine, cluster headache
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Nonpharmacologic treatment of chronic pain: What works?
Which therapies should you recommend for chronic low back pain, osteoarthritis, or fibromyalgia? This review—with 3 handy tables—summarizes the...
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Pediatric appendectomy fast track reduced LoS, narcotic use
ORLANDO – Postoperative narcotic use decreased while use of a standard antibiotic regimen increased after implementation of the multidisciplinary...
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How to prescribe effectively for opioid use disorder
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Fibromyalgia should be seen as one, not two disorders