Joint injections ineffective for hand OA, review finds
Most pharmacological treatments for hand osteoarthritis are no better than placebo, according to Danish rheumatologists who say only oral NSAIDs and glucocorticoids have been shown…
Tag: Evidence-based medicine
Popular decongestant ‘no better than placebo’, says FDA panel
Oral phenylephrine, a nasal decongestant in dozens of OTC cold and flu medications, is no better than placebo and could be struck off therapeutic goods…
‘Superstar’ epidemiologist Professor Mary-Louise McLaws dies aged 70
Renowned Sydney epidemiologist Professor Mary-Louise McLaws, described as an infection control “superstar”, has died 19 months after being diagnosed with brain cancer. Professor McLaws was…
Alzheimer’s treatment slows cognitive decline by a third, drug maker reports
Another experimental monoclonal antibody has shown promise in treating early Alzheimer’s disease, with Eli Lilly announcing its candidate can slow cognitive decline by a third…
Is exercise really better than medication for depression?
Depression is one of the biggest health issues in society today. It’s hard to know for sure how many people experience depression, but current best…
Medicine not myth: Cranberry juice can prevent UTIs, Cochrane says
The long-held belief that cranberry juice can prevent UTIs is not just a myth, according to a Cochrane review showing it cuts the risk of…
Meet the doctor who changed the TGA’s mind on psychedelics
Professor David Nutt is unapologetic for advocating medical use of MDMA and psilocybin. A former drugs adviser to the UK Government, he has been researching psychedelics for almost two…
Rethink antidepressants for chronic pain, Aus researchers say
Most antidepressants offer little or no benefit when prescribed off label for chronic pain, with only the use of SNRIs supported by moderate-certainty evidence, according…
Why Cochrane got it badly wrong: Aussie expert unpicks ‘pro-vaping’ review
Last month, an updated Cochrane review found “high-certainty evidence” that nicotine e-cigarettes are far more effective smoking cessation tools than traditional nicotine replacement therapy. UK…
Cochrane finds ‘high‐certainty evidence’ that vaping beats NRT in helping smokers quit
UK researchers have declared that nicotine e-cigarettes are far more effective at helping patients quit smoking than traditional nicotine replacement therapy “for at least six…
