Is Ibuprofen Appropriate for Pain Control in Children?
Conclusion: Ibuprofen provided superior pain relief compared with codeine and acetaminophen, especially in children with fracture-related pain, but only 52 percent of the children received adequate pain relief. Additional measures, such as ice or distraction, should be sought to help alleviate acute musculoskeletal pain. When used alone, ibuprofen is not an adequate analgesic in all children with musculoskeletal injuries. Clark E, et al. A randomized, controlled trial of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and codeine for acute pain relief in children with musculoskeletal trauma. Pediatrics March 2007;119:460-7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd =ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17332198 School based intervention to lower incidence of disordered weight control behavior The present study adds novel empirical evidence in support of the viability of integrating obesity and eating disorders prevention initiatives, The authors found that * After 2 school years, 3.6% of girls in contro
