Medications
Research reveals how aspirin helps prevent colon cancer
New research offers insight into why regular, long-term use of low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk of death from colon and rectal cancers.
Mar 31, 2021
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News tagged with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Medications
Choosing common pain relievers: It's complicated
About 29 million Americans use over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat pain. Every year in the United States, NSAID use is attributed to approximately 100,000 hospitalizations and 17,000 deaths. ...
Feb 5, 2020
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Immunology
Researchers discover that a molecule of blood is effective against autoimmune kidney disease
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body. When it causes inflammation in the kidneys (called lupus nephritis), they cannot properly remove waste from the blood or control body fluids. Without ...
Feb 3, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Ibuprofen does not increase postpartum blood pressure
(HealthDay)—Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, do not increase blood pressure among postpartum women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, according to a study published online Nov. 4 ...
Nov 7, 2019
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Cardiology
What are the risks of pain relief alternatives to opioids?
(HealthDay)—With so much attention focused on the dangers of opioid painkillers, it's easy to forget that even "safe" over-the-counter products carry some dangers.
Oct 7, 2019
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Health
Tips for preventing diverticulitis
Although colonoscopy screens for cancer, it can also uncover a common condition called diverticulosis.
Aug 9, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Anti-inflammatory drugs ineffective for prevention of Alzheimer's disease
Researchers have known for decades that inflammation accompanies Alzheimer's disease (AD) brain lesions. Several early studies suggested that "super-aspirins" or Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) could help avoid ...
Apr 5, 2019
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Medications
Tramadol may up mortality risk in osteoarthritis patients
(HealthDay)—The initial prescription of tramadol compared with commonly prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be associated with increased all-cause mortality among patients with osteoarthritis, according ...
Mar 13, 2019
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Patterns of joint behavior useful for juvenile arthritis classification
(HealthDay)—An algorithm that can classify patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) into seven distinct groups based on patterns of swollen or painful joints in the body can help predict disease course, according ...
Mar 11, 2019
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Medications
Everyday medications that can ruin your sex life
(HealthDay)—Many drugs—both prescription and over-the-counter—can cause side effects like dizziness or upset stomach. But some can affect you in surprising ways, like causing problems with your sex life.
Feb 13, 2019
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