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Duloxetine for treating painful neuropathy, chronic pain or
WEBThe usual dose of duloxetine is 60 mg. At this dose, there was moderate quality evidence that duloxetine reduced pain in both painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy and fibromyalgia. In diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, a 50% or better improvement with duloxetine 60 mg per day was just over one and a half times more likely than with placebo.
Oral painkillers available without prescription for acute pain
WEBNon-prescription (over-the-counter, or OTC) analgesics (painkillers) are used frequently. They are available in various brands, package sizes, formulations, and dose. They can be used for a range of different types of pain, but this overview reports on how well they work for acute pain (pain of short duration, usually with rapid onset).
Bupropion for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD
WEBBupropion may be an alternative treatment for adults with ADHD who cannot or will not take stimulant drugs. Quality of the evidence. The quality of the evidence in this review is low, because we found very few studies; five of the six studies were small, and all were poorly conducted. The effect of bupropion on various aspects of daily ...
What are the benefits and risks of giving corticosteroids to …
WEBWe used standard Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth methods for data collection and analysis. Two review authors independently assessed trials for inclusion, assessed risk of bias, evaluated trustworthiness based on predefined criteria developed by Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth, extracted data and checked them for accuracy, and assessed the certainty of the evidence using the GRADE approach.
How accurate are rapid antigen tests for diagnosing COVID-19?
WEBAccurate 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 infection have the potential to increase access to testing, speed detection of infection, and inform clinical and public health management decisions …
How accurate are the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination III
WEBThere 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 with, or at high risk of, cognitive decline.
Strategies for managing sexual dysfunction caused by ... - Cochrane
WEBA wide range of management strategies are possible to address this problem, including behavioural, psychological and pharmacological approaches. 1. To determine the effectiveness of management strategies for sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants. 2. To determine the adverse effects and acceptability of …
Gabapentin for chronic neuropathic pain in adults | Cochrane
WEBGabapentin at doses of 1800 mg to 3600 mg daily (1200 mg to 3600 mg gabapentin encarbil) can provide good levels of pain relief to some people with postherpetic neuralgia and peripheral diabetic neuropathy. Evidence for other types of neuropathic pain is very limited. The outcome of at least 50% pain intensity reduction is regarded as a useful ...
What are the benefits and risks of vaccines for preventing COVID …
WEBDec 7, 2022 · Key messages. – Most vaccines reduce, or probably reduce, the number of people who get COVID-19 disease and severe COVID-19 disease. – Many vaccines likely increase number of people experiencing events such as fever or headache compared to placebo (sham vaccine that contains no medicine …
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