what to do about COX-2 inhibitors and other NSAIDs
February 2005
Everyone's wondering what to do about COX-2 inhibitors and other NSAIDs in light of all the recent media attention.
You can't ignore the new evidence about heart attack and stroke. But it's important to recognize what we know...and what we don't.
Bextra increases cardiovascular risk when used for pain after coronary bypass surgery.
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