Link between arthritis pain reliever and cardiovascular events discovered
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 16:21
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have discovered a novel mechanism as to why the long-term, high-dosage use of the well-known arthritis pain medication, Vioxx, led to heart attacks and strokes. Their groundbreaking research may pave the way for a safer drug for millions of arthritis patients who suffer acute and chronic pain.