Patients who regularly take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, such as a COX-2 inhibitor, may be prone to stomach ulcers. New research has found that the acid-reflux drug Nexium may help reduce the risk of developing an ulcer.
Read moreNon-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs(NSAIDs) are the most prescribed medications in the world, but are also the most misunderstood... Read more »
Much attention was given to the withdrawal of Vioxx from the marketplace when evidence of potential injury to the cardiovascular system was... Read more »
The foods you eat can make such a difference in your overall health and long-term well-being. Take, for instance, the anti-inflammatory... Read more »
A couple of months back I wrote a post discussing the concerns I and many others have regarding the return of severe gastrointestinal side... Read more »
Full Question:I've had migraines since late 70s, and have been diagnosed with Migraines, Mixed Headaches, Cluster Headaches, Tension... Read more »
Poor Patient Asthmatics would take better care of their asthma if they knew how. They need help developing a good asthma action plan for themselves.... Read more »
What exactly is a "black box" warning?Simply put, it's the strongest warning that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can require on a... Read more »
Q. I’ve been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. What can you tell me about it, and what my treatment might be like?A. Inflammatory breast... Read more »
Researchers set out to see whether acetaminophen or anti-inflammatory drugs provide greater pain relief for osteoarthritis pain. Their review of 15... Read more »
It’s long been known that there is a link between chronic pain and depression, but a new study suggests there may be a connection between the drugs... Read more »