Newly Discovered NSAID Mechanism May Explain Varied Clinical Effects - Technology Networks

Yale researchers have uncovered a distinct mechanism by which a subset of NSAIDs reduce inflammation, possibly explaining why similar NSAIDs produce a range of clinical outcomes and informing how they are used in the future.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin are widely used to treat pain and inflammation. But even at similar doses, different NSAIDs can have unexpected and unexpl… [+3471 chars]

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