Drug Therapy
- Men’s health 2018 (November 2018)
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- What can I do when first-line measures are not enough for vasovagal syncope?
Second-line measures include midodrine, fludrocortisone, beta-blockers, and SSRIs, but evidence is limited.
- Are anti-TNF drugs safe for pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease?
Active IBD poses a greater risk than continuing drug therapy.
Beta-cell therapies for type 1 diabetes: Transplants and bionicsChief among the challenges: millions of people have diabetes.
- Cannabis for peripheral neuropathy: The good, the bad, and the unknown
Even where it is legal, doctors should recommend it only after careful consideration.
- Cannabis for chronic pain: Not a simple solution
Real concerns include amotivation, worsening psychiatric states, chronic disability, and chemical dependence.
- Geriatrics update 2018: Challenges in mental health, mobility, and postdischarge care
A review of study results from the last 2 years.
- A physician’s response to observational studies of opioid prescribing
Not long ago, we were told we needed to do better at relieving pain.