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Opioids ineffective for acute low back or neck pain: Study

Opioids ineffective for acute low back or neck pain: Study

The commonly prescribed medication may even result in worse pain, researchers from the University of Sydney have found.


Most antidepressants used for chronic pain lack evidence: Study

Most antidepressants used for chronic pain lack evidence: Study

The effectiveness and safety of many drugs commonly prescribed for chronic pain is not known, a Cochrane Review has found.


GP pelvic pain clinics to collaborate in pursuit of better outcomes

GP pelvic pain clinics to collaborate in pursuit of better outcomes

The new practices, which will be established nationwide, aim to reduce the average endometriosis diagnosis timeframe of 10 years.


Uncertainty surrounding analgesic use for back pain

Uncertainty surrounding analgesic use for back pain

Research shows low confidence for most medicines prescribed for acute lower back pain, with experts recommending a ‘cautious approach’.


How a GP’s questions changed this 15-year-old’s life

How a GP’s questions changed this 15-year-old’s life

Charlotte suffered from debilitating periods. But it wasn’t until her doctor started putting the dots together that everything started to make sense.


Government expands GP-led endometriosis clinic plan

Government expands GP-led endometriosis clinic plan

There are now plans for 20 clinics based around the country which will target endometriosis and pelvic pain.


How effective are antidepressants for pain?

How effective are antidepressants for pain?

New research has advocated for a ‘more nuanced approach’ when prescribing antidepressants for chronic pain.


‘Active approach’ aims to break the cycle of lower back pain

‘Active approach’ aims to break the cycle of lower back pain

GPs have been identified as crucial communicators of a new standard for treating the problem, which generates $4.8 billion in annual healthcare costs.


Large jump in medicinal cannabis use

Large jump in medicinal cannabis use

Therapeutic cannabis use has experienced a 1000% increase over the past three years, but two thirds of users still rely on illicit sources.


Considerations when selecting first-line analgesics

Considerations when selecting first-line analgesics

SPONSORED: What should GPs be aware of when deciding whether to recommend paracetamol or another analgesic to patients?


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