The Journal of family practice
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Although there are few changes from last year, there is a new approach to administering egg-based vaccine to those with a history of egg allergy.
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UV light illuminated the patient's diagnosis.
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The evidence summarized here can help guide your approach to this life-threatening condition that often goes undetected until rupture.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Is low-dose naltrexone effective in chronic pain management?
YES. Low-dose naltrexone is as effective as amitriptyline in the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy and has a superior safety profile (strength of recommendation [SOR], B; single randomized controlled trial [RCT]). Low-dose naltrexone significantly reduced pain by 32% in inflammatory conditions and 44% in neuropathic conditions (SOR, B; single retrospective cohort study). Doses as low as 5.4 mg were found to reduce pain in 95% of patients with fibromyalgia (SOR, B; single prospective dose-response study).