, 1999 Migraine is a complex neurovascular disease characterised by episodic attacks of severe headache accompanied by autonomic and neurological symptoms. Two types of migraine have been identified: (1) common migraine, or migraine without aura, occurring in ...
Farrugia, Isabelle
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Gabapentin for pain management after osmotic dilator insertion and prior to dilation and evacuation: A randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
, 2020 ObjectiveTo evaluate if gabapentin 600 mg reduces pain after osmotic dilator placement the day before a dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure.Study designWe conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized (stratified by vaginal parity ...
Chen, Melissa J +5 more
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Correlation between blood and oral fluid psychoactive drug concentrations and cognitive impairment in driving under the influence of drugs [PDF]
, 2017 The effects of drugs on driving performance should be checked with drug concentration in the brain and at the same time with the evaluation of both the behavioural and neurophysiological effects. The best accessible indicator of this information is the
Busardò, Francesco Paolo +6 more
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Comparison of the concentrations of drugs in saliva collected by two sampling methods (Varian® OraLab and Statsure® Saliva Sampler) [PDF]
, 2010 Objective: To determine the influence of saliva sampling methods on drug concentrations. Methods: Saliva was obtained from 249 subjects (who had given informed consent) by Varian OraLab and Statsure Saliva?Sampler.
Verstraete, Alain
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Self-medication with over-the-counter analgesics : a survey of patient characteristics and concerns about pain medication [PDF]
, 2019 Pain is a common reason for self-medication with over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics. However, this self-treating population has remained largely uncharacterized.
Adriaens, Els +10 more
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Paracetamol prescribing to small animals by veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand
Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.Objective To describe the prescribing patterns of paracetamol by veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand. Methods An online survey was created and distributed to veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand over a 3‐month period (July–October 2024).
A Tse, W Chee, CJ Boyd, CR Sharp
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Older patients' prescriptions screening in the community pharmacy: development of the Ghent Older People's Prescriptions community Pharmacy Screening (GheOP3S) tool [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Ageing of the population often leads to polypharmacy. Consequently, potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) becomes more frequent. Systematic screening for PIP in older patients in primary care could yield a large improvement in health ...
Boussery, Koen +5 more
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Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review
British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.Abstract Chronic primary pain (CPP) persisting for more than 3 months, associated with significant emotional distress without any known underlying cause, is an unmet medical need. Traditional or adjuvant analgesics do not provide satisfactory pain relief for a great proportion of these patients.
Valéria Tékus +5 more
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Analgesic effects of platelet‐rich fibrin (PRF): A systematic review
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.Abstract Background Platelet‐rich fibrin (PRF), a second‐generation autologous platelet concentrate, has gained significant interest for its anti‐inflammatory and regenerative characteristics. While its role in tissue healing is well‐recognized, the analgesic potential of PRF remains under‐investigated.
Nathan E. Estrin +6 more
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Retrospective analysis reveals significant association of hypoglycemia with tramadol and methadone in contrast to other opioids. [PDF]
, 2019 Tramadol is one of the most commonly used analgesics worldwide, classified as having a low abuse potential by U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, and often recommended in pain management guidelines.
Abagyan, Ruben +3 more
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