Emerging treatments
Your Organisational Guidance
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Multimodale aanpak van chronische primaire pijn (CPP) in de eerstelijnszorgPublished by: Werkgroep Ontwikkeling Richtlijnen Eerste Lijn (Worel)Last published: 2024Prise en charge multimodale de la douleur chronique primaire (DCP) en première ligne de soinsPublished by: Groupe de Travail Développement de recommmandations de première ligneLast published: 2024Vitamin D
Patients with chronic pain may have higher risk of vitamin D deficiency; therefore, measurement of vitamin D levels and replacement should be considered if deficient.[98][99]
Cannabis-based medicines
There is some evidence that cannabis-based medicines may reduce chronic pain, including neuropathic pain, in some patients.[100][101] BMJ: medical cannabis or cannabinoids for chronic pain: a clinical practice guideline Opens in new window Further research is required into the benefits and harms of these medicines for patients with chronic pain conditions.
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