News tagged with non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs
Do non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs cause kidney failure in children?
Sick children, especially those with some dehydration from flu or other illnesses, risk significant kidney injury if given drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen, Indiana University School of Medicine researchers said Friday.
Medications
Jan 25, 2013 |
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Scientists identify genetic mutation behind rare disease
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London, and Barts Health NHS Trust have identified the genetic mutation behind a devastating disease of the small intestine.
Genetics
Jan 04, 2013 |
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Aspirin may decrease risk of aggressive form of ovarian cancer
New research shows that women who regularly use pain relief medications, particularly aspirin, have a decreased risk of serous ovarian cancer—an aggressive carcinoma affecting the surface of the ovary. The study published ...
Cancer
Oct 09, 2012 |
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Aspirin may temper brain power decline in elderly women at risk of heart disease
Daily low dose aspirin could slow the decline in brain power among elderly women at high risk of heart disease, indicates observational research published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Medications
Oct 03, 2012 |
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Taking painkillers increases death risk, second heart attacks in survivors
Heart attack survivors who take common painkillers after a heart attack have a higher long-term risk of dying or having a second heart attack, according to a new study published in Circulation, an American Heart Association journa ...
Cardiology
Sep 10, 2012 |
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Study puts a new spin on ibuprofen's actions
Ibuprofen, naproxen, and related non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – the subjects of years of study – still have some secrets to reveal about how they work.
Medical research
Sep 25, 2011 |
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Long-term NSAID use by hypertensive patients with CAD increases risk of adverse events
A study published in the July issue of The American Journal of Medicine, reports that among hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease, chronic self-reported use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was as ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 13, 2011 |
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Common painkillers linked to irregular heart rhythm: study
Commonly used painkillers to treat inflammation are linked to an increased risk of irregular heart rhythm (known as atrial fibrillation or flutter), concludes a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
Medications
Jul 04, 2011 |
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Thousands of patients prescribed high-risk drugs
Thousands of patients in Scotland who are particularly vulnerable to adverse drug events (ADEs) were prescribed high-risk medications by their GPs which could potentially cause them harm, according to research published in ...
Medications
Jun 22, 2011 |
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Substantial recovery rate with placebo effect in headache treatment
Headache is a very common complaint, with over 90% of all persons experiencing a headache at some time in their lives. Headaches commonly are tension-type (TTH) or migraine. They have high socioeconomic impact and can disturb ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 23, 2011 |
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Short term use of painkillers could be dangerous to heart patients
Even short-term use of some painkillers could be dangerous for people who've had a heart attack, according to research published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Cardiology
May 09, 2011 |
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