Effects on muscle performance of NSAID treatment with Piroxicam versus placebo in geriatric patients with acute infection-induced inflammation. a double blind randomized controlled trial

Effects on muscle performance of NSAID treatment with Piroxicam versus placebo in geriatric patients with acute infection-induced inflammation. a double blind randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Inflammation is the main cause of disease-associated muscle wasting. In a previous single blind study we have demonstrated improved recovery of muscle endurance following celecoxib treatment in hospitalized geriatric patients with ac...

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Main Authors: Beyer Ingo, Bautmans Ivan, Njemini Rose, Demanet Christian, Bergmann Pierre, Mets Tony
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
muscle performance
piroxicam
NSAID
cytokines
heat shock protein
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/292

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