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Until recently, nearly every American child with an ear infection who visited a doctor received antibiotics. In one region of the U.S., more than 70% of children received antibiotics before they were 7 months old, and the most common reason for these medications was acute otitis media.
Major studies now indicate that antibiotics are unnecessary in most cases of acute otitis media. Between 80 - 90% of all children with uncomplicated ear infections recover within a week without antibioti...
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Painful diabetic neuropathy
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...standard pain-relief medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen may be helpful in... Read more »
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertIn the U.S., in fact in most free societies, presumption of innocence is one of the key tenets of... Read more »
Long-term Use of Ibuprofen Cuts Alzheimer's Risk
By Christine Kennard , Health ExpertLong term use of the painkiller ibuprofen when taken for more than five years has been found to... Read more »
Which migraine medications are most effective?
By Dr. Seth Haplea , Health Expert...types of migraine treatments, including piroxicam, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketorolac, and... Read more »
Brand Name Vs. Generic Arthritis Pain Relievers
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert...Motrin. The active ingredient in both of these is ibuprofen. Taking generic ibuprofen should,... Read more »
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...to treat mild pain caused by muscle inflammation. Aspirin is the most common NSAID. Others include ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, Rufen), ketoprofen (Actron, Orudis KT), naproxen (Aleve,... Read more »Headaches: Tension: Managing Tension-Type Headaches
...are:Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Anacin-3, Panadal, Phenaphen, Valadol)Over-the-counter NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin IB, Advil, Nuprin, Rufen), naproxen (Aleve), ketoprofen (Actron, Orudis... Read more »Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Highlights
...COX-2 InhibitorsPeople who have previously had a heart attack should not take pain medication like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or celecoxib (Celebrex) without first talking to their doctor. Research... Read more »Osteoporosis: Treatment
...and medication before surgery.Drug ResearchNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve), work better than acetaminophen (Tylenol) in relieving... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Treatment
...acetate lozenges (e.g., Fast-Dry, Galzin) may be more effective and have a better taste than other formulations, such as zinc gluconate (Cold-Eeze, Orazinc). On the other hand, a 2002 study... Read more »Medications
...directed. Follow each dose with milk, juice, or formula. Keep the child from lying down for... Read more »
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Ibuprofen may Reduce Dementia Risk
May 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The drugs you take for aches and pains could help prevent dementia in the future. A new study finds a link between long-term... Read summary »
Aspirin may Alter Cancer Test
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's often said people should take an aspirin a day for their health. But while aspirin may help your heart, new research... Read summary »
NSAIDs and Alzheimers: They All Reduce the Risk
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Ibuprofen Risks for Osteoarthritis Patients
August 06, 2007By Rebekah Addy, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People in pain often reach for a common painkiller like... Read summary »
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May 14, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen do not prevent Alzheimer's disease, but they may delay its onset, according to a new... Read summary »
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