Tag: prophylaxis

Oct 19 2018

The combination of magnesium, riboflavin, and coenzyme Q10 for migraine prophylaxis

Gaul et al. J Headache Pain 2015;16:516.
The evidence for combination magnesium, riboflavin, and CoQ10 is at best equivocal for migraine prophylaxis

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1752

Jun 25 2018

Do statins prevent dementia?

McGuinness et al. Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016 Jan 4(1):CD003160
Statins should not be used as a prophylaxis against dementia, as the only indication. The limited evidence from high quality randomised trials suggests no effect.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1742

Jul 03 2017

Should PPIs be routinely co-prescribed with long-term NSAIDs?

Rostom et al. Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2002(4):CD002296.
Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) protect against the development of ulcers seen on endoscopy, in patients taking longer-term NSAIDs. Little data exists on clinical outcomes.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1719