35 results

• Unnecessary NSAID Use Linked to Avoidable Health Problems and Medical Costs: Study

  August 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study from the U.K. indicates the unnecessary use of NSAIDs like Aleve and Motrin may cause more health problems than they prevent.

• Intestinal Bleeding Risk Linked To SSRIs Combined With NSAIDS: Study

  November 2, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests taking NSAIDs like Advil and Motrin, along with certain types of antidepressants, like Prozac and Zoloft, could increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeds.

• Savaysa Side Effects May Carry Higher Risk of Bleeding Than Warfarin For Heart Valve Replacement Patients: Study

  September 1, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates the blood thinner Savaysa increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding for TAVR patients with atrial fibrillation when compared to warfarin.

• Aspirin Bleeding Risks Negated Heart Benefits For Diabetes Patients: Study

  August 30, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicates that while aspirin can decrease the risk of heart problems in diabetes patients, it can also increase the risk of major bleeding.

• Motion for Summary Judgment Sought in All Remaining Plavix Lawsuits in MDL

  November 7, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Defendants have asked the federal judge overseeing all Plavix lawsuits to dismiss those claims, saying the lawsuits are preempted by federal law.

• Unnecessary Heartburn Drug Use Decreases With Proper Training: Study

  October 20, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Overuse of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec is common, but can be reduced with proper training and program changes, according to the findings of a new study.

• Aleve, Similar Painkillers May Increase Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding In High-Risk Patients: Study

  May 9, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study suggest that Aleve and similar painkillers carry a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding than Celebrex.

• Hospital ICU Overuse Costing Patients More, Not Improving Survival: Study

  August 12, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  Hospitals that put patients unnecessarily in ICUs spend more money and conduct more invasive procedures without improving patient outcomes, according to the findings of a new study.

• Alka-Seltzer Bleeding Risks Under Review By FDA As Injuries Continue Despite Warning

  June 7, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Alka-Seltzer and similar aspirin-antacid combination medications are being investigated for links to reports of serious stomach bleeding problems.

• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Bleeding Risk Examined in New Study

  May 26, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  HRT drugs may increase a woman's risk of gastrointestinal bleeding the longer she uses the drugs, according to the findings of a new study.