A popular saline injection treatment utilized for calcific tendinopathy -- a frequent shoulder pain due to calcium accumulation in the rotator cuff tendons -- might not be as effective as previously thought.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Nurofen, when used alongside hormonal contraception, elevate the risk of blood clots, also known as venous thromboembolism.
Researchers assessed the pain levels of 100 newborns during a routine heel prick blood test, commonly performed to screen for conditions such as jaundice.