Dr. Barry Dworkin

Research continues to confirm that opioids are not better than acetaminophen or ibuprofen for chronic back and arthritis pain

Health Headlines Commentary for March 9, 2018

Source:

Opioids no better than acetaminophen, ibuprofen for chronic back and arthritis pain: study

Reference:

Effect of Opioid vs Nonopioid Medications on Pain-Related Function in Patients With Chronic Back Pain or Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
The SPACE Randomized Clinical Trial

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