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How to stop osteoarthritis pain When arthritis affects the hands, a range of treatments may reduce pain and preserve joint mobility. The August issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides an overview. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20090813/How-to-stop-osteoarthritis-pain.aspx
Phosphagenics' diclofenac enters trial phase in humans Phosphagenics Limited ("Phosphagenics") announced today that it has initiated a phase 1 human clinical trial using its patented drug delivery system, TPM, for the targeted delivery of a leading non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), diclofenac. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2008/11/12/42898.aspx
Time for FDA to set the record straight on common painkillers The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has caused an unnecessary scare about some pain relievers by adding a warning to drugs that are safe, says Curt Furberg, M.D., Ph.D., from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/04/25/24161.aspx
Latest studies reveal more risks with Vioxx Two major studies by experts in the U.S. and Australia have provided new evidence of the cardiovascular and kidney risks attached to both COX-2 inhibitors and NSAID painkillers. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2006/09/18/20158.aspx
Taking either COX-2 inhibitors or NSAIDs after a heart attack increases the risk of death In recent years, evidence has shown that patients treated with selective cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors are at increased risk of heart attack and death. COX-2 inhibitors are used primarily to treat pain and arthritis in patients at risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2005/11/13/14429.aspx
Over-the-counter painkillers more likely to cause heart attacks than banned drug Vioxx Researchers in the UK are saying that some of the most commonly used painkillers are more likely to cause heart attacks than Vioxx, the arthritis drug withdrawn from the market last year after it was linked to heart disease. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2005/06/12/10924.aspx
Bextra withdrawn from market, strong warnings on popular painkillers The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings that most popular painkillers can hurt the heart, stomach and skin, and they have told pharmaceutical giant Pfizer to withdraw Bextra a top selling painkiller. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2005/04/10/9130.aspx
Arthritis drug caution advised by New Zealand experts An expert New Zealand committee reviewing the safety of a group of arthritis drugs called COX-2 inhibitors has reinforced UK advice cautioning against their routine use where safe and effective alternatives are available. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2004/12/21/6973.aspx
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