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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Observational study finds that NSAID use can increase risk of future heart attack and death in existing heart attack patients

    September 11, 2012

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 11, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Common Painkillers Might Boost Odds for 2nd Heart Attack Reference: Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk of NSAID Use According to Time Passed After First-Time Myocardial Infarction: A Nationwide Cohort Study

  • Preliminary evidence suggests that anti-inflammatory medications may interfere with antidepressant efficacy

    April 27, 2011

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 27, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Painkillers and antidepressants might make a bad mix Reference: Antidepressant effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are attenuated by antiinflammatory drugs in mice and humans

  • Vioxx risk varies according to patient

    August 24, 2005

    What have we learned about the cardiovascular risk of Vioxx, with so much media attention lately? Health Canada set up a 13-member expert panel to review and critique the scientific evidence for the Cox-2 painkillers Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra. The panel recommended in its July report that Merck could resubmit Vioxx for approval.

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