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Duloxetine for treating painful neuropathy, chronic pain or
We identified 18 trials, which included 6407 participants. We found 12 of these studies in the literature search for this update. Eight studies included a total of 2728 participants with painful …
Which long-acting inhalers are the most effective and safest
Long-acting bronchodilators such as long-acting β-agonist (LABA), long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), and LABA/inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) combinations have been used in …
How accurate are the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination III
There is insufficient information in terms of both quality and quantity to recommend the use of either the ACE-III or mini-ACE for the screening of dementia or MCI in patients presenting …
Does a strategy of extended-duration blood thinners for
The Cochrane Vascular Information Specialist searched the Cochrane Vascular Specialized Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and Web of Science databases, as well as …
Oral painkillers available without prescription for acute pain
We identified OTC analgesics available in the UK, Australia, Canada, and the USA by examining online pharmacy websites. We also included some analgesics (diclofenac potassium, …
What are systematic reviews? - Cochrane
Cochrane evidence, including our systematic reviews, provides a powerful tool to enhance your healthcare knowledge and decision making. This video from Cochrane Sweden explains a bit …
Magnesium for muscle cramps - Cochrane
Skeletal muscle cramps are common and often occur in association with pregnancy, advanced age, exercise or motor neuron disorders (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
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How accurate are rapid antigen tests for diagnosing COVID-19?
Accurate rapid diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 infection would be a useful tool to help manage the COVID-19 pandemic. Testing strategies that use rapid antigen tests to detect current …