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Pest Control Research Leads To Pain Control Discovery
August 28, 2006 — A newly discovered enzyme inhibitor, identified by researchers originally looking for biological pest controls, may lead to pain relief for sufferers of arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, say ... > full story -
New Study Re-Evaluates Cardiovascular Risks Of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
June 2, 2006 — High doses of some traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are associated with similar cardiovascular risks as the new generation of anti-inflammatory drugs known as COX 2 ... > full story -
New Understanding of COX-1 and COX-2 Enzymes Could Revise Classification of Pain Meds
May 29, 2006 — COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes may be blocked by pain medications such as Advil and Vioxx in a more complex manner than was previously understood, a Queen's University study has ... > full story -
Heart Risks From Vioxx Happen Much Earlier Than Believed
May 4, 2006 — A new study led by Queen's University researcher Linda Lévesque shows that heart attacks related to the use of Vioxx -- a drug once popular for the treatment of pain and inflammation -- can ... > full story -
Study Reveals Vioxx Related Heart Attacks Can Occur Within The First Two Weeks Of Use
May 2, 2006 — A quarter of patients who suffered a heart attack while taking Vioxx did so within the first two weeks of taking the drug, a new study published by MUHC investigators reveals. The research, scheduled ... > full story -
Study Points Toward Alternatives For Vioxx And Celebrex
April 17, 2006 — Researchers at Queen's University and the University of Pennsylvania have identified one reason why drugs like Celebrex and Vioxx -- once popular for the treatment of pain and inflammation -- cause ... > full story -
Penn Study Suggests New Class Of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs That Might Lessen Chance Of COX-2 Cardiovascular Problems
April 15, 2006 — Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have clarified the mechanism by which drugs like Celebrex and Vioxx cause heart problems, in multiple animal models. The findings ... > full story -
COX-2 Inhibitors Significantly Reduce Risk Of Cancer
April 3, 2006 — Results from a new, five-year study show that regular use of popular prescription pain relievers may reduce the risk of breast cancer by up to 71 percent and may offer similar benefit in the ... > full story -
Regular Use Of Selective COX-2 Inhibitors Decreases Risk Of Breast Cancer
January 30, 2006 — Regular use of selective COX-2 inhibitors significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer. A case-control study published today in the open access journal BMC Cancer observed that daily use of ... > full story -
'Vioxx Like' Drugs May Still Be Best Option For Arthritis, Write Scientists
January 18, 2006 — Scientists believe that despite the current concerns around anti-inflammatory drugs like Vioxx, they may still be the best option for treating some forms of ... > full story
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