Things We Do for No Reason™: Prescribing gabapentinoids for pain
Abstract Gabapentin and pregabalin are among the most frequently prescribed medications in the United States, with gabapentin in the top 10 and pregabalin in the top 100. Despite FDA approval for only select neuropathic conditions, most use is for off‐label pain indications.
Niti G. Patel +4 more
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Magnesium Administration in Preslaughter Drinking Water Reduces Spinal Fractures in Pigs during Stunning. [PDF]
Gabriel RVC +7 more
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Radiation Dose and Risk in the Radiological Investigation of Suspected Non‐Accidental Injury (NAI)
This study is a retrospective analysis of 362 skeletal surveys performed over a 5‐year period for children under 5 years of age for suspected non‐accidental injury. We present effective dose data and the associated risks of radiation exposure for initial and follow‐up examinations.
Tooba Zaidi, Rikki Nezich
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Intact Posterior Tension Band in Spinal Fractures in Patients With Spinal Ankylosing Disorders - Is it a Myth or a Reality? A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Viswanathan VK +6 more
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Thoracolumbar Sacral Orthosis for Spinal Fractures: What's the Evidence and Do Patients Use Them? [PDF]
Mehta S +8 more
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Radiographer Preliminary Image Evaluation Accuracy in Interpreting Paediatric Trauma Radiographs
Radiographer preliminary image evaluation (PIE) is a patient safety mechanism where radiographers provide a written comment describing potential pathology in radiographs they have acquired. This can assist emergency referrers in making a diagnosis when a radiologist's report is unavailable.
Teresa Poon, Michael Neep, Therese Gunn
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Gait and Stability Analysis of People After Osteoporotic Spinal Fractures Treated with Minimally Invasive Surgery. [PDF]
Kaczor S +6 more
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A randomized controlled study on systematic nursing care based on health empowerment theory and its effect on the self-care and functional abilities of patients with spinal fractures. [PDF]
Li H, Gan L, Sun Y, Yu HT.
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Barriers to nutrition following neurosurgery: A descriptive cohort study
Abstract Background Neurological trauma results in a state of hypermetabolism. Existing literature has explored barriers to adequate nutrition following traumatic brain injury. Despite clinical similarities, it remains unclear whether similar nutritional barriers are faced following both planned and emergency neurosurgical procedures.
Dale Palmer, Melissa Zhou, Suzie Ferrie
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Background: Unstable thoracolumbar fractures can lead to pain and limited mobility. Minimally invasive spinal surgery, particularly percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, has shown promise in restoring spinal stability with reduced soft tissue damage and ...
Ham Cong Dinh +7 more
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