Combining naproxen with other analgesics does not improve low back pain A ten-day course of naproxen and placebo was just as effective at relieving low back pain as naproxen combined with other pain medications.…
Calcium supplements do not reduce risk of fractures Increasing calcium intake beyond a normal balanced diet does not prevent fractures, according to two studies published in The BMJ.…
Dexamethasone improves septic arthritis in children Taking dexamethasone with antibiotic treatment was found to enhance recovery in children diagnosed with septic arthritis.…
Tranexamic acid can cut the need for blood transfusions after surgery A hospital reduced the need for red blood cell transfusions by 40% for patients undergoing a full knee or hip replacement when they routinely gave them tranexamic acid, according to new research.…
Department of Health reports 5.2% growth in spending on branded drugs NHS spending on branded drugs made available under the Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme between 2013 and 2014 went up by 5.2%, according to a new analysis.…
Scientists get closer to finding out why statins cause muscle pain Chemical conversion of statins could disrupt muscle mitochondria function, leading to pain and weakness.…
Oral contraceptives may improve inflammatory arthritis outcomes Taking oral contraceptives may benefit women who have inflammatory arthritis, according to research published in Arthritis Care and Research.…
Sir Gordon Hobday (1916–2015) Research chemist Sir Gordon Hobday was instrumental in the development of the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen and had a long career at Boots before becoming chairman.…
Commercial ties may fuel unnecessary osteoporosis treatment The rising numbers of people taking up the recommendations of calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent and treat osteoporosis may be doing themselves more harm than good, according to an analysis in the BMJ.…
Researchers use denosumab to stimulate beta cell proliferation Scientists have highlighted the potential for repurposing denosumab, an osteoporosis drug, to treat diabetes and stimulate beta-cell replication.…
