New spin on ibuprofen's actions
Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 18:30
in Health & Medicine
Ibuprofen, naproxen, and related non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- the subjects of years of study -- still have some secrets to reveal about how they work. Investigators have discovered surprising new insights into the actions of NSAIDs. Their findings raise the possibility of developing a new class of inflammation- and pain-fighting medicines.