JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association
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Biography Historical Article Classical Article
The humors: some psychological aspects of Shakespeare's tragedies.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Oral steroids for acute radiculopathy due to a herniated lumbar disk: a randomized clinical trial.
Oral steroids are commonly used to treat acute sciatica due to a herniated disk but have not been evaluated in an appropriately powered clinical trial. ⋯ Among patients with acute radiculopathy due to a herniated lumbar disk, a short course of oral steroids, compared with placebo, resulted in modestly improved function and no improvement in pain.
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Are antidepressants associated with improved outcomes for postnatal depression? ⋯ Compared with placebo, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are associated with better response and remission rates for postnatal depression. However, few studies included women with severe depression or suicidal ideation. There are insufficient data to conclude whether antidepressants are associated with better outcomes than psychological interventions.