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Neurology
Over-the-counter pain medications may reduce risk of Parkinson's disease
November 20th, 2007
Over-the-counter pain medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may reduce a person’s risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published in the November 6, 2007, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "Given our results and the growing burden of Parkinson’s disease as people age, there’s a pressing need for further studies explaining why these drugs may play a protective role," said study author Angelika D. Wahner, PhD, with the UCLA School of Public Health in Los Angeles. The study involved 579 men and women, half of whom had Parkinson’s disease. The participants were asked...
Source: Science Letter (2007-11-20)
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