Aspirin, Other NSAIDs Reduce PSA Levels
September 9, 2008 by MedHeadlines
Filed under Prevention, Prostate Cancer
Doctors measure a man’s level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) to screen for prostate cancer. The higher the concentration of PSA, the higher the possibility of prostate cancer. The findings of a study, published today in the medical journal, Cancer, suggests regular use of aspirin and similar non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can reduce PSA levels although there is no conclusive evidence yet that regular NSAID use reduces a man’s risk of getting prostate cancer. Read more
Study Challenges Ibuprofen for Alzheimer’s Prevention, but “Something is going on”
May 29, 2008 by Health Matters
Filed under Alzheimer's Disease, BLOGS, Drugs, Medical Research, Prevention
According to a new report, Ibuprofen offers no better protection against Alzheimer’s disease than any other NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). The results have challenged the most recent report that showed Ibuprofen use reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 23%. Study investigator, Peter P. Zandi, PhD, from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in Baltimore, Maryland, says,”This is an interesting finding, because it seems to challenge a current theory that the NSAID group that includes ibuprofen may work better in reducing a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s. Read more
Flector - Anti-inflammatory Patch Now Available
January 26, 2008 by MedHeadlines
Filed under Drugs, Pain
MedHeadlines - Alpharma Inc has announced the availability of FLECTOR® Patch (diclofenac epolamine topical patch) 1.3%, the first anti-inflammatory pain relief patch in the US.





