Medscape: NSAIDs continue to be a widely used medication, particularly for patients with inflammatory conditions. A 2013 analysis of 7 years of data from the National Ambulatory Care Survey reported ...

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac can elevate blood pressure and damage blood vessels within the kidneys ...

Back in 2004, a popular arthritis drug called Vioxx was pulled off the market when studies showed daily long-term use could increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death. “This was one of the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NSAIDs should be the top choice for treating nonsurgical pain in children. Combinations like acetaminophen and ...

In patients with diabetes and no history of heart failure (HF), the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may increase the risk of hospitalization for incident HF, according to results ...

NSAIDs attack mitochondria, reducing heart cells' ability to produce energy The drugs stress heart cells by producing reactive oxygen species NSAIDs lead to toxic buildup of cardiac cells Taking ...

Using measures of kidney function and biomarkers to look at kidney tubule damage, this study showed that use of NSAIDS for pain in older ambulatory adults did not lead to kidney injury or decrease in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications ...

Painkillers offer quick relief from headaches, fever, and body aches, but frequent use may silently affect kidney health. Doctors warn that over-the-counter medicines, especially NSAIDs, should be ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In a cohort of women, NSAID use significantly decreased the efficacy of the bisphosphonate clodronate for ...

(Reuters Health) - People with high blood pressure who regularly take common painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may increase their risk of developing chronic kidney ...

THOUSANDS of Brits could be living with kidney damage without knowing after using common painkillers, health experts warn. People shouldn’t rely too heavily on anti-inflammatory drugs such ...