DMARDs do not increase post-surgical infection risk Rates of post-surgical infections did not increase for patients taking disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs and biologics, researchers discover.…
Methylprednisolone as effective as gentamicin for Ménière’s disease Study shows that methylprednisolone and gentamicin are equally as effective in controlling vertigo attacks.…
Anti-inflammatory drugs could treat symptoms of depression Anti-cytokine drugs typically prescribed to treat inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, can also improve symptoms of depression, according to new research.…
Risk associated with NSAID use is very small for people aged under 65 years29 September 2016: A study published in The BMJ looked at 10 million people and found that taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increased the risk of being taken to hospital with heart failure. Helen Williams, a consultant pharmacist in cardiovascular medicine, appeared…
Anti-inflammatory drugs linked with higher risk of heart failure High doses of some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can double the risk of being admitted to hospital for heart failure. …
Intranasal steroids underused in chronic sinusitis Topical intranasal steroids are underused among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, a Canadian study has revealed. …
Alzheimer’s inflammation targeted with period pain NSAID Flufenamic acid and mefenamic acid successfully reduced inflammation and memory deficits in rodent model of Alzheimer’s disease.…
Widely used NSAID treats Alzheimer’s disease in mice The anti-inflammatory drug mefenamic acid can reverse memory loss and brain inflammation in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, a study shows.…
Early treatment may benefit patients with MS Researchers have discovered that starting treatment for multiple sclerosis when patients first show possible symptoms may prolong the time before the disease is clinically diagnosed.…
Advising patients on prevention and management of sporting injuries in the pharmacy How to identify common sporting injuries and provide specific advice to patients on their effective management, including the role of over-the-counter pharmacological treatments, as well as when to refer for specialist assessment and treatment.…
