Dr. Barry Dworkin

Observational study linking NSAIDs and increased heart attack risk has design flaws

Health Headlines Commentary for May 10, 2017

Source:

Heart attack risks from common painkillers may start early, study finds

Reference:

Bally M, Dendukuri N, Rich B, et al. Risk of acute myocardial infarction with NSAIDs in real world use: bayesian meta-analysis of individual patient data. BMJ. Published online May 9 2017

Analysis:

Ibuprofen linked to increased risk of heart attacks

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