Health News Archives
Arthritis: Drugs
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
Painkillers Should All Stay on Market, Despite Heart Risks: FDA Panel
Advisers vote to recommend keeping Celebrex, Vioxx and Bextra available while finding all raise cardiovascular risks
Health Experts Wary After FDA Panel’s Cox-2 Recommendations
The painkillers' problems haven't gone away, they say
Patients Urge FDA Panel Not to Ban Painkillers
Hearing gets personal tales of pain relief with cox-2s
Celebrex Should Stay on Market, Despite Heart Risks: FDA Panel
Advisers vote to keep drug while declaring it raises cardiovascular risks
FDA Panel Chair Calls Cox-2 Safety Problems Significant
'Committee needs to act in a way that limits the hazard to patients,' he says.
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