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Friday, October, 23, 2009

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Which painkillers have the least risk?

October 02, 2008
Writers at Sci-Tech Today review recent studies and talk to doctors about which pain-relieving drugs carry the least risk of adverse side effects. The doctors discuss treatment options like pain ointments, over-the-counter medications, and prescription drugs like Celebrex and diclofenac and rank the therapies according to their risk. Physicians also offer advice on what tests should be performed to monitor any side effects from taking various pain-relief treatments. Read more »

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...the bunion. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or corticosteroid injections may offer some pain relief.Surgery. If discomfort persists, surgery may be necessary particularly for more... Read more »
Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Prevention
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Rheumatoid Arthritis in Young Women -- You've Come A Long Way
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