In episode 249, Mike and James dive into all the latest data on glucosamine for osteoarthritis. Early on, the research showed it might have some benefit but the most recent meta-analyses indicate glucosamine does not reliably improve pain or function in osteoarthritis.
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1) Tools For Practice
Does glucosamine improve pain and function in osteoarthritis?
2) Glucosamine withdrawal makes no difference
In episode 248, Mike and James and Mike tackle another Tools For Practice and discuss the myth about NSAIDs and delayed fracture healing and review all the evidence. At the end we join everything all together and NSAIDs didn’t in anyway prevent that.
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1) Tools For Practice
In episode 247, Mike and James and Mike look at the evidence for the new anticoagulants compared to warfarin in the treatment of DVTs and PEs. At the end we realise the decision between these agents is a personal one guided by the best available evidence, which hopefully we have done an OK job in providing.
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1) Tools For Practice
Are novel anti-coagulants as effective as warfarin in treating acute venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
In episode 246, Mike and James go over all the evidence that has looked at the issue of statins and cognitive impairment. Overall the evidence is not confusing and it indicates that statins do not prevent, treat, or cause cognitive impairment or dementia. Still confused?
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1) Tools For Practice
Statins and cognitive impairment: Don’t forget the evidence?
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