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The use of triptans is contraindicated in patients with migraine and a history of ischemic stroke or coronary artery disease, although there’s no substantial evidence that they directly increase the risk for vascular events.
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Aspirin has been effective for acute migraines both as a solitary modality and in combination with other drugs, and thus has clinical value in treatment and prophylaxis of the migraines overall.
Features, Musculoskeletal Disorders
The American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Foundation developed evidence-based guidelines for the management of hand, hip, and knee osteoarthritis.
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The plaintiff’s experts testified that the twins’ genetic abnormality was not the cause of the respiratory depression, but rather a complication of the surgery.
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All PWLH should receive brief standardized screening for chronic pain. A biopsychosocial approach should be used; and appropriate monitoring should take place.
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Medications can induce HTN through a variety of mechanisms such as volume retention, sympathomimetic activation, and direct vasoconstriction.
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Does a physician who has a collaborative practice agreement with a nurse practitioner owe a duty of care to the NP's patients? And can the physician be held liable if something happens to one of the NP's patients?
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The 10-step program assists clinicians in diagnosing and treating CDH.
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What are the comparative benefits and harms of different pharmacologic therapies?
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a challenging disease characterized by often debilitating symptoms, including pain, fatigue, cognitive impairment, sensorimotor deficits, bowel, and bladder problems, and mental health issues.
