Acetaminophen tied to childhood wheezing and allergies
Public release date: 12-Aug-2010 - Those who had been given acetaminophen during their first year — before they had breathing trouble — had up to seven times the odds of…
Long-term use ( 6+ Months) of prescription-based painkillers increases the risk of depression
Contact: Riya Anandwala ranandwa@slu.edu 314-977-8018 Saint Louis University ST. LOUIS – Opioid analgesics, or prescription-based narcotic pain killers, have long been known to reduce pain, but reports of adverse effects…
Uncovering a Healthier Remedy for Chronic Pain – DHA Omega -3 from fish oil
July 17, 2013 — Physicians and patients who are wary of addiction to pain medication and opioids may soon have a healthier and more natural alternative. A Duke University study…
Painkillers taken before marathons linked to potentially serious side effects
Risk increases with dose; unrecognised problem, doctors warn Many competitors try to prevent pain interfering with their performance by taking painkillers that are readily available in pharmacies and supermarkets, say…
Acetaminophen may be linked to asthma in children and adults
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350"] English: Metabolism of paracetamol (acetaminophen). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Public release date: 5-Nov-2009 - The analysis showed that the pooled odds ratio (odds ratio for all studies…
Mayo Clinic study suggests those who have chronic pain may need to assess vitamin D status
Public release date: 20-Mar-2009 - Those who had inadequate levels of vitamin D, were taking much higher doses of pain medication — nearly twice as much — as those who…
New evidence that people make aspirin’s active principle — salicylic acid
Public release date: 22-Dec-2008 - Vegetarians had much higher levels, almost matching those in patients taking low doses of aspirin. - The results reported in the study suggest that people…
K-State researcher examining why common anti-inflammatory drugs harm intestines
Public release date: 21-Jun-2007 K-State researchers are examining how nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, damage the tissue that lines the gastrointestinal tract. James Lillich, associate professor of clinical sciences, is…
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