With the surge in flu cases this winter leading to a spike in hospital admissions, it's crucial for those battling colds, coughs, flu or any other similar winter viruses to be aware of an important ...

A large review of clinical trial data suggests that tramadol, a commonly prescribed opioid for chronic pain, provides only minimal pain relief while potentially increasing the risk of serious health ...

Objectives Tramadol is a widely prescribed analgesic that influences both opioid and monoamine neurotransmission. While seizures have been reported with its use, the risk in clinical practice has not ...

A 75-year-old woman was admitted to a regional hospital with an acute kidney injury (AKI) and nausea on a background of recent treatment for Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia secondary to pneumonia.

Objective To determine if intravenous paracetamol was superior to oral paracetamol as an adjunct to opioids in the management of moderate to severe pain in the ED setting. Methods A prospective, ...