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Some Painkillers Increase Heart Attack Risk: Study

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2011-01-11
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil and Celebrex can raise users' risk of having a heart attack, a new study has found. This finding came after scientists looked at the results 31 trials involving the drugs. Researchers say their study's results suggest that a patient's cardiovascular risk needs to be considered before doctors prescribe the painkillers.  Read full story >
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