BMJ : British medical journal
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study Observational Study
Safety and efficacy of hysteroscopic sterilization compared with laparoscopic sterilization: an observational cohort study.
To compare the safety and efficacy of hysteroscopic sterilization with the "Essure" device with laparoscopic sterilization in a large, all-inclusive, state cohort. ⋯ Patients undergoing hysteroscopic sterilization have a similar risk of unintended pregnancy but a more than 10-fold higher risk of undergoing reoperation compared with patients undergoing laparoscopic sterilization. Benefits and risks of both procedures should be discussed with patients for informed decisions making.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Epidural steroid injections compared with gabapentin for lumbosacral radicular pain: multicenter randomized double blind comparative efficacy study.
To evaluate whether an epidural steroid injection or gabapentin is a better treatment for lumbosacral radiculopathy. ⋯ Although epidural steroid injection might provide greater benefit than gabapentin for some outcome measures, the differences are modest and are transient for most people.Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01495923.
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Review Meta Analysis
Efficacy and safety of paracetamol for spinal pain and osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo controlled trials.
To investigate the efficacy and safety of paracetamol (acetaminophen) in the management of spinal pain and osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. ⋯ PROSPERO registration number CRD42013006367.