The Journal of family practice
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When a patient who's physically active complains of hip pain, don't be too quick to label it a "hip pointer" that requires time and rest to heal. Consider this more nuanced-and effective-approach.
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Tricyclic antidepressants, duloxetine, pregabalin, oxycodone, and tramadol are all effective for the symptomatic treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy.
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The "ABCD IS diabetes" mnemonic can help you follow the latest recommendations from the American Diabetes Association.
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Review
Clinical inquiry: which treatments relieve painful muscle spasms from a black widow spider bite?
Opioids relieve pain and benzodiazepines ease muscle spasms in most patients with latrodectism-widespread, sustained spasms-resulting from envenomation by a black widow spider.
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Emollient cream may alleviate pain and dryness and improve the appearance of heel cracks.