Pain
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Topical ophthalmic NSAIDs reduce pain faster than placebo
BACKGROUND: Corneal abrasions are common in primary care and emergency practices, and the pain can be quite disabling. Standard acute treatment...
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Breastfeeding reduces pain in neonates
BACKGROUND: Healthy neonates routinely undergo painful minor procedures. Evidence suggests that infants do feel pain, and painful experiences may...
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What is the best NSAID regimen for arthritis patients with bleeding ulcer?
BACKGROUND: Patients who take NSAIDs for arthritis are at high risk for bleeding ulcers because of their age, functional disability, and the long-...
Clinical Inquiries
What treatments are effective for varicose veins?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: For larger trunk varicose veins, as in the saphenous vein, therapeutic options include conservative measures (such as leg...
Commentary
More tests needed for evaluation of shoulder pain?
Clinical Inquiries
Is MRI useful for evaluation of acute low back pain?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is rarely helpful in the evaluation of acute low back pain. Limited evidence suggests...
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Is topical nifedipine effective for chronic anal fissures?
Clinical Inquiries
Patient Information
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Suturing unnecessary for hand lacerations under 2 cm
BACKGROUND: Do hand lacerations less than 2 cm require suturing? The value of wound closure and whether it is ever needed have never been studied...
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Shock wave therapy ineffective for plantar fasciitis
Buchbinder R, Ptasznik R, Gordon J, Buchanan J, Prabaharan V, Forbes A. Ultrasound-guided extracorporeal shock wave therapy for plantar fasciitis...