Paracetamol | Top 6 novel treatment findings

Naltrexone/Acetaminophen reduces migraine days

Naltrexone/acetaminophen treatment resulted in a mean reduction of 2.2 migraine days compared to placebo, with 66.7% of treated patients experiencing a 75% reduction in migraine days. In the open-label phase, patients experienced an average of 8.2 fewer migraine days, representing a 69.5% improvement, with all patients achieving at least a 50% reduction in migraine days.

Study published: 2021-03-26

Women using over-the-counter pain relievers face higher risks for adverse perinatal outcomes.

The study highlights a significant association between the use of OTC analgesics during pregnancy and various adverse neonatal outcomes, indicating a need for updated healthcare guidance for pregnant women.

Study published: 2020-11-24

Naproxen sodium outperforms acetaminophen in reducing pain after dental surgery.

Patients treated with naproxen sodium experienced significantly lower pain scores and reduced systemic inflammation compared to those treated with acetaminophen.

Study published: 2022-12-30

N-acetyl cysteine, alpha lipoic acid, bromelain, and zinc reduce menstrual pain in women with dysmenorrhea.

The preparation is reported to effectively reduce pain associated with dysmenorrhea, with gynecologists adapting treatment regimens based on the severity of pain experienced by patients.

Study published: 2022-08-09

Genetic factors influence pain treatment response

Identified one genome-wide significant association related to pain treatment response, suggesting a genetic component influencing how individuals respond to pain management strategies.

Study published: 2022-01-05

Hydroxyurea preserves working memory in children

Hydroxyurea treatment helped maintain working memory function in pediatric patients with SCD, as evidenced by more stable brain activation patterns during working memory tasks compared to untreated controls.

Study published: 2023-11-23