Health News Archives
Arthritis: Drugs
Taking Multiple Pain Relievers May Cause Complications
Dual use of prescription, over-the-counter drugs raises risk of adverse side effects
FDA Advisory Panel Rejects Vioxx Successor
Merck's new painkiller Arcoxia shows cardiac risk, committee says in 20-1 vote.
Scientists Suggest Alternative to Cox-2 Drugs
Stomach-safe pain relief without heart risks might be possible, research shows
New Clue for Smoking’s Impact on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Habit activates genetic condition, sending immune system into overdrive, study finds
Drug Combo Works Best for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Autoimmune disease symptoms were reduced more than for either drug used alone
Cox-2 Inhibitors Not Safer for Stomach
Study finds no evidence to back long-held claims
Combo Therapy Best for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Biologics, steroids boost effect of conventional drugs, study finds
Knee Pain Can Point to Other Pain
And pain in more than one joint ups risk of depression, researchers say
Second Oral Treatment For Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Works
Leflunomide, used in adult joint disease, is also effective for kids
Celebrex Bests Vioxx as Potential Cancer Fighter
Despite cardiovascular risks, painkiller appears to block key protein for cancer cell replication
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