Tag: Aspirin
Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin Good for Noncarriers of CYP2C19 Variants
Reduction in risk of new stroke for clopidogrel plus aspirin in those not carrying loss-of-function alleles
Too Many A-Fib Patients Taking Aspirin Instead of Anticoagulant
Anticoagulants -- not aspirin -- dramatically cut the risk of stroke, researchers say
Serious Bleeding Risks Linked to OTC Antacids Containing Aspirin
Alka Seltzer, Bromo Seltzer among over-the-counter products vulnerable patients should avoid, FDA says
More Evidence That Low-Dose Aspirin Ups Survival in CRC
Most benefit seen for those taking the drug before their cancer diagnosis
![A decision tool (dual antiplatelet therapy [DAPT] score) improves risk prediction for continued DAPT beyond assessment of myocardial infarction history](https://www.ehealth-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/heart0331.jpeg "DAPT Score Improves Risk Prediction of Continued DAPT")
DAPT Score Improves Risk Prediction of Continued DAPT
Score improves prediction of benefit and harm for continued DAPT therapy beyond MI history alone
Major Stroke May Be Prevented by Taking Aspirin After TIA
Researchers find risk is reduced by as much as 80 percent
Ticagrelor Doesn’t Beat Aspirin in Ischemic Stroke, TIA
Ticagrelor not superior to aspirin for reducing composite of stroke, myocardial infarction, death
Regular Aspirin Use May Protect Against Bile Duct Cancer
People who took it regularly were three times less likely to develop the disease
Continued Aspirin Treatment Safe With Partial Nephrectomy
Findings among patients on chronic antiplatelet therapy for cardioprotection
Improved Survival for Certain Cancers With Low-Dose Aspirin
Improved odds seen for patients with colon, prostate, or breast tumors, but research isn't definitive
