BMJ : British medical journal
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Meta Analysis
Parenteral metoclopramide for acute migraine: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
To assess the evidence from controlled trials on the efficacy and tolerability of parenteral metoclopramide for acute migraine in adults. ⋯ Metoclopramide is an effective treatment for migraine headache and may be effective when combined with other treatments. Given its non-narcotic and antiemetic properties, metoclopramide should be considered a primary agent in the treatment of acute migraines in emergency departments.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
United Kingdom back pain exercise and manipulation (UK BEAM) randomised trial: effectiveness of physical treatments for back pain in primary care.
To estimate the effect of adding exercise classes, spinal manipulation delivered in NHS or private premises, or manipulation followed by exercise to "best care" in general practice for patients consulting with back pain. [See figure]. ⋯ Relative to "best care" in general practice, manipulation followed by exercise achieved a moderate benefit at three months and a small benefit at 12 months; spinal manipulation achieved a small to moderate benefit at three months and a small benefit at 12 months; and exercise achieved a small benefit at three months but not 12 months.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Randomised controlled trial of an occupational therapy intervention to increase outdoor mobility after stroke.
To evaluate an occupational therapy intervention to improve outdoor mobility after stroke. ⋯ A targeted occupational therapy intervention at home increases outdoor mobility in people after stroke.
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To characterise the incidence and nature of medication errors during paediatric resuscitations. ⋯ Medication errors commonly occur during all stages of paediatric resuscitation. Many errors could be detected only by analysing syringe content, suggesting that such errors may be a major source of morbidity and mortality in resuscitated children.