Examining the Evidence

Clinical Focus Examining the Evidence

Can this CAM compound help with knee pain?

25th September 2019

Fatima, 59, a woman living with painful knee osteoarthritis was brought in by her daughter, a pharmacy assistant. Fatima's…

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Clinical Focus Examining the Evidence

Is an SNRI effective in knee OA?

15th July 2019

Fatima, a 59-year-old woman living with painful knee osteoarthritis, was brought in by her daughter, a pharmacy assistant…

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Clinical Focus Examining the Evidence

Can inhaling 'alco-wipes' ease acute nausea?

7th May 2019

In a discussion of GP tips and tricks on an online GP discussion board, several members enthusiastically supported the use…

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Clinical Focus Examining the Evidence

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing for PTSD

5th March 2019

Brian, a 49-year-old landscaper, lives with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He was recently diagnosed after…

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Clinical Focus Examining the Evidence

Does oral cimetidine work for warts?

8th January 2019

In an online GP discussion board, cimetidine, a H2-receptor antagonist, is frequently suggested as a treatment for warts. …

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Clinical Focus Examining the Evidence

Does this trio of supplements reduce migraine frequency?

22nd October 2018

A member of an online GP discussion board recently posted a question about the combination of magnesium, riboflavin and…

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Clinical Focus Examining the Evidence

Can muscle relaxants assist with low back pain recovery?

2nd September 2018

Harry, a 55-year-old hospital cleaner, saw me with acute low back pain after lifting a heavy bag of linen. I recalled…

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