NSAIDs

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·March 30, 2020

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. Read More

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·April 8, 2019

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. Read More

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·April 5, 2019

Anti-inflammatory drugs ineffective for prevention of Alzheimer’s disease

The use of naproxen, an NSAID anti-inflammatory, increases the frequency of adverse health effects and does not reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Read More

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·August 11, 2016

Anti-Inflammatory Drug Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s

A new study reports a commonly used NSAID anti-inflammatory drug was able to reverse memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Read More

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·December 6, 2013

Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery: Looking Under the Right ROCK

Researchers have discovered a potential drug which can force BACE into different parts of a cell, reducing its ability to produce amyloid beta. Read More