Evidence lacking to guide analgesic use in sciatica 20 Feb 2012 0 comments Very little evidence is available to guide analgesic choices by GPs for patients with sciatica, a review by Australian researchers has concluded.
In a world of low back pain 16 Jan 2012 0 comments Low back pain is a major problem worldwide, with women and the 40 to 80 year-old age group most affected, a new Australian review shows.
Epidural steroids not effective for chronic lumbar radiculopathy 19 Sep 2011 0 comments Epidural steroid injections are not effective for chronic lumbar radiculopathy and should not be recommended for patients whose symptoms have lasted more than three months, a study in the BMJ…
Venting may improve RA symptoms, review finds 10 Jan 2011 0 comments Rheumatoid arthritis patients who disclose details of stressful life events experience less pain and improved disease activity, according to a recent Australian literature review.
