/oss/taxonomy/term/3435/all en /oss/article/some-welcome-relief-treatment-pain <p> </p> <hr /> <p><em>This article was first published in</em><span> </span><a href="https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/christopher-labos-some-welcome-relief-in-the-treatment-of-pain">The Montreal Gazette<span>.</span></a></p> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:14:30 +0000 Christopher Labos MD, MSc 8568 at /oss /oss/article/nsaids <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>Take-home message:</strong><br /> - Anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve), and diclofenac (Voltaren) can increase your risk of having a heart attack.<br /> - Even short-term use of these medications carries a potential risk.<br /> -Aspirin is the one anti-inflammatory that does not increase heart attack risk, although it comes with an increased risk of bleeding.<br /></p> Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:23:32 +0000 Christopher Labos MD, MSc 7387 at /oss