Oncology & Cancer
Good and bad news on aspirin and colon cancer: study
Daily aspirin use—known to reduce the risk of colon cancer—could also make the disease harder to treat if it does occur, researchers reported Wednesday.
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Cardiology
Benefit of aspirin after A-fib ablation questioned
(HealthDay)—For atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation patients undergoing their index ablation, long-term aspirin therapy is associated with increased rates of bleeding and may not lower risk of stroke, according to a study ...
Sep 4, 2017
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Cardiology
Aspirin safe for heart failure patients, study finds
(HealthDay)—Some research has raised concerns about the safety of aspirin for heart failure patients. But a new study appears to offer some reassurance.
Jul 31, 2017
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Surgery
Aspirin responsiveness can change after bariatric surgery
(HealthDay)—The effects of aspirin on platelet inhibition may be more potent after bariatric surgery, according to a study published online July 14 in Cardiovascular Therapeutics.
Jul 20, 2017
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Cardiology
Antiplatelet drugs are often inappropriately prescribed in older patients
A study has found that antiplatelet drugs, such as aspirin, are often inappropriately prescribed in acutely hospitalized older people.
Jul 19, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Aspirin reduces risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women
Taking a low-dose aspirin before bed can reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia, which can cause premature birth and, in extreme cases, maternal and foetal death.
Jun 28, 2017
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Cardiology
Aspirin increases bleeding risk in older stroke patients: study
Long-term, daily use of aspirin to prevent blood clots in very elderly patients leads to an increased risk of serious or fatal internal bleeding, researchers said Wednesday.
Jun 14, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer risk reduced in women with diabetes who take low-dose aspirin
A new study of nearly 149,000 women with diabetes over 14 years showed an overall 18% reduced breast cancer risk for women who used low-dose aspirin compared to those who did not. The study design and results are published ...
Jun 8, 2017
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Cardiology
Aspirin does little or nothing for hard arteries, researchers find
For decades, aspirin has been widely used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems. Now, a team led by a University of Florida Health researcher has found that aspirin may provide little or no benefit for certain patients ...
Jun 5, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Can regular aspirin use reduce your cancer risk?
Most of us have likely taken aspirin at some point in our lives for a common minor ailment like headaches, fever or muscle cramps. Research has also shown this drug to be an effective part of treatment for heart attacks and ...
May 31, 2017
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