Collaborative approaches to managing acute back pain: a case study Benefits of gabapentin and pregabalin uncertain when used for most off-label pain conditionsReview articles and guidelines also tend to overstate the effectiveness of gabapentinoids Webinar on demand: Medical cannabis risks, myths and misconceptions Sponsored Counselling Corner: Managing opioid use – the potential role for medical cannabis Deadly medication duo still widely prescribed in NB About 40% of patients at the Atlantic Pain Clinic are on both benzodiazepines and opioids, a potentially dangerous combination NSAIDs may cause renal injury in the fetus, newborn, children and adolescents Healthcare professionals need to be aware that certain children may be at risk of NSAID-related renal injury Gabapentin preferred over pregabalin for chronic sciatica pain Gabapentin is more effective and causes fewer and less severe adverse events Medical cannabis for refractory pain and other conditions Opioid warning sticker–patient handout policy takes effect Oct. 20 Pharmacists must supply warning sticker and patient information sheet when dispensing most prescription opioids Nearly 10% of high-risk older patients are prescribed NSAIDs for musculoskeletal pain But short-term use is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular or renal complications First Previous 12 13 14 15 16 Next Last
