Pregnancy pain relief guidance published
Thursday December 13th, 2018
Women who need pain relief during pregnancy and while breast-feeding should rely on paracetamol
so far as possible, new guidance says today.
If possible, pregnant women should avoid all drugs during the first trimester – unless
they are needed to prevent harm, according to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
The college says that paracetamol has an “excellent safety profile” and should
be the first line pain medication.
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Hazards of a Swedish Christmas Eve
Thursday December 13th, 2018
The day most likely to trigger an acute myocardial infarction is Christmas Eve – at least
in Sweden – according to a new analysis. More
