How Do Nsaids Work?
New research published in the British Medical Journal has found that older osteoarthritis (OA) patients may get the same relief from topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as they do from NSAID tablets after one year of use. Researchers say their results suggest that because topical NSAIDs have fewer adverse effects, these drugs might be the preferred treatment for people suffering from OA.
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