Over-the-counter drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen might help protect against dementia, a new study suggests. These NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) might help protect the brain by ...

Chan AT et al. (2005) Long-term use of aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and risk of colorectal cancer. JAMA 294: 914–923 A prospective cohort study involving 82,911 female ...

Aspirin use is associated with an increased risk for acute kidney injury in critical patients with chest trauma, whereas ...

Nearly every arthritis sufferer has taken a traditional painkiller like aspirin or Aleve. They are a great solution for relieving pain and inflammation, but there's a definite downside. These ...

Share on Pinterest Long-term use of some over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication is linked to a lower risk of dementia. Image credit: Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images. Nonsteroidal ...

Ulcer complications associated with the use of NSAIDs, in high-risk patients, are often caused by a failure to identify patients' risk factors, concomitant use of aspirin or multiple NSAIDs, and ...

Aspirin 25mg (immediate-release), dipyridamole 200mg (extended-release); caps. Dipyridamole inhibits the uptake of adenosine into platelets, endothelial cells and erythrocytes in vitro and in vivo.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a group of medications that people commonly use to help reduce pain and inflammation. Experts are interested in how NSAIDs may affect dementia risk.