Lower-limb osteoarthritis is a very common problem in primary care, but there is a yawning gap between the prescription of regular analgesics and total joint replacement. Sports physician Chris Milne aims to bridge that gap by providing intermediate intervention options for you to consider
Occupational health expert David McBride looks at the issue of low back pain associated with occupations that expose people to high levels of whole-body vibration
Persistent pain affects physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing, and is one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in New Zealand. In this article, clinical pharmacistVanessa Brown discusses persistent pain, including its causes, symptoms and treatments. She also explores the concept of central sensitisation and its role in persistent pain
PEARLS #725: How safe and effective are cannabis-based medicines, including medical cannabis, for treating pain and other symptoms in adults with cancer?
With reference to the building trades, occupational health expert David McBride takes a look at the issues surrounding vibration injury and what aspects to consider in a case review
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management