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·November 21, 2022·3 min read

NSAIDs May Worsen Arthritis Inflammation

Taking NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen for arthritis may make inflammation worse over time, a new study reports.

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·March 30, 2020·4 min read

Study identifies which medications are safe to use in COVID-19 treatment

Researchers found no evidence NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, may result in worse outcomes for some COVID-19 patients or help control the virus. TNF blockers and JAK inhibitors, used to treat inflammation and arthritis, were also found to be safe to use. However, low amounts of prednisolone or tacrolimus therapy may be useful in treating coronavirus infection.

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·April 8, 2019·5 min read

Anti-inflammatory medicine can have a beneficial effect on depression

Anti-inflammatory medications, such as those commonly prescribed for arthritis, improve depressive symptoms in those with MDD.

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·November 1, 2018·4 min read

Inflammation Can Lead to Circadian Sleep Disorders

Using new technology to turn inflammation on and off in mice, researchers discover inflammation may contribute to sleep disorders.

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·November 14, 2017·3 min read

Ibruprofen May Block Damage From Fetal Alcohol Exposure

According to researchers, ibruprofen can reduce neuroinflammation and improve cognitive function in mouse models of FASD.