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Essencial: Afegint valor a la pràctica clínica [Essencial: Adding value to the clinical practice]

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Chronic non-cancer pain is one of the main reasons for seeking health care and includes various conditions (prevalence of 11-17% in the Spanish population). Treating these people solely with drugs, without including a multimodal approach, is considered a clinical practice of little value since the combination of medication and non-pharmacological strategies provides a greater benefit in reducing pain, improving functionality, emotional discomfort and quality. of life. Clinical practice ...

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Calcific tendinopathy is a shoulder disorder characterized by the formation of calcium crystal deposits in one or more of the rotator cuff tendons. It can cause symptoms such as upper arm and shoulder pain, reduced range of motion, stiffness, and weakness. The exact cause is unknown. Most cases of calcific tendinopathy resolve over time without treatment Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses a device to pass short-duration, controlled acoustic shock waves ...

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Open-angle glaucoma is a progressive condition that causes increased pressure in the eye. This damages the nerve that connects the eye to the brain and may lead to permanent sight loss. This procedure involves making a small cut in the eye (ab interno) and inserting a tiny tube into the channel that drains fluid from the eye. The tube widens the drainage channel (canaloplasty), then gel is injected into it and the tube is removed. The gel keeps the channel wider for a few days then dissolves, ...

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Migraines are moderate to severe headaches that can last for hours, days, or longer. Clinical: nausea, photophobia, phonophobia and perception of unpleasant odors. In some people, they may be accompanied by an aura, characterized by focal neurological symptoms that usually precede or sometimes accompany the headache. For acute migraine attacks, these include pain relievers, triptans, and antiemetics. Treatments to stop or reduce the frequency of migraine attacks include beta-blockers, calcium ...

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This involves inserting a thin wire into the nodule under local anaesthetic and guiding it into position using ultrasound. Microwaves from the wire heat the nodule to destroy it (ablation). The aim is to make the nodule smaller, relieve symptoms and improve appearance There are known complications, including pain, bleeding and damage to other parts of the neck or throat. There’s also a chance cancerous nodules could be treated, which risks cancer going undetected.