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Study finds opioid pain medications very infrequently prescribed to NFL players

Written by | 21 Jan 2025

Due to the physical contact nature of their occupation, the elite athletes of the National Football League (NFL) often experience pain. However, an analysis of 2021 and 2022 […]

Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs may reduce the risk of postoperative delirium

Written by | 23 Oct 2024

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may help reduce patients’ risk of postoperative delirium, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting. “Postoperative delirium is a […]

Individuals with osteoarthritis are commonly prescribed NSAIDs despite having contraindications

Written by | 1 Aug 2024

Osteoarthritis affects 600 million people worldwide, making it a leading cause of disability. With no disease-modifying treatments available or on the horizon, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are […]

New research may explain unexpected effects of common painkillers

Written by | 25 May 2022

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin are widely used to treat pain and inflammation. But even at similar doses, different NSAIDs can have unexpected and […]

NSAIDs and covid-19: key messages for primary care

Written by | 4 Sep 2020

Patients could self-treat covid-19 symptoms with aspirin and GPs should consider prescribing indomethacin, according to retired GP and researcher, Dr Colin Brown. Covid-19 is associated with musculoskeletal pain […]

When should NSAIDs be used in covid-19?

Written by | 2 Sep 2020

The use of NSAIDs in early covid-19 needs more research, according to retired GP and researcher, Dr Colin Brown. “We know from the RECOVERY study1 that dexamethasone is effective […]

NSAIDs and covid-19: What have we learned?

Written by | 31 Aug 2020

In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic there was concern that the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs might be harmful and people were advised to use only […]

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