(HealthDay News) – Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can provide effective pain relief for chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults, according to a review published online Sept 12 in ...

The use of topical NSAIDs as well as combination therapy with topical corticosteroids may decrease the odds of patients developing cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery, according to a study.

September 18, 2012 — Topical diclofenac is about as effective as oral diclofenac in knee and hand osteoarthritis (OA), is probably as effective as other oral NSAIDs, and might be a safer choice for ...

Topical diclofenac may diminish the IOP-lowering effect of latanoprost in patients with glaucoma, a study found. "On account of the extensive use of latanoprost in the treatment of glaucoma as a first ...

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July 2, 2010 — Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be safe and effective for acute musculoskeletal conditions in adults, according to the results of a systematic review reported ...

For those suffering from osteoarthritis of the knees or hands, applying topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- in the form of creams, gels and patches -- can bring weeks of pain ...

Common OTC painkillers like ibuprofen may increase heart attack and stroke risk. Learn which medications pose the greatest ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Since topical applications of creams like Voltaren or Aspercream are absorbed into the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body, and do not go directly to the site of pain, is ...

Doctors issued a stark warning that routine over-the-counter painkillers could be driving a hidden crisis of hypertension and ...

When I strained a back muscle playing tennis not long ago, my doubles partner, who happened to be a doctor, pulled a tube of cream from her gym bag and told me to rub it on. It wasn’t Bengay or one of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Since topical applications of creams like Voltaren or Aspercream are absorbed into the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body, and do not go directly to the site of pain, is ...