Episode 33: NSAIDS: Considering the Risks and Benefits
Submitted by JPM on Thu, 2008-12-11 02:01.
In our 33rd episode we follow-up our discussion of osteoarthritis by examining the risks and benefits of oral anti-inflammatories including Cox-2 inhibitors. We review the effects on pain relief and the theory of anti-inflammation. We discuss the possible gastrointestinal effects and possible approaches to reduce the risk.