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Mindfulness meditation and cognitive-behavioral therapy are more cost-effective than conventional management of chronic low back pain. Women with iron deficiency can be treated with oral iron substitution every other day to improve tolerance. Smokers who smoke four or less cigarettes per day have a disproportionately high risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. All antidepressants are effective in cases of severe depression. Cannabis derivatives have no analgesic effect and do not improve the quality of life of people with neuropathic pain. Cognitive training is effective in cases of mild cognitive impairment. Delegated medical protocols can aid with blood pressure control in hypertensive patients. Nitrofurantoin is the antibiotic of choice for uncomplicated cystitis.