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May 2021
28m 38s

Effectiveness of paracetamol, cannabidio...

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An Australian research group has undertaken a wide study on paracetamol to see what evidence exists for its use in different types of pain. We also ask whether medicinal cannabis is we would like it to be as a pain reliever; and if antidepressants are effective be in your elderly relatives with dementia. ... Show More
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