February 18th, 2010 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
An aspirin at least two days a week significantly reduced the risk of death from breast cancer by 64% to 71% in a recently published study from Harvard and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
This study included 4,164 female registered nurses diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. The use of aspirin in the first year after breast cancer [...]
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May 18th, 2007 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Although it’s well known that taking aspirin regularly can lower a person’s risk of heart disease, few Americans take aspirin regularly for heart health.
A new study finds that use of aspirin is underutilized in the prevention of a first or second heart attack or stroke, even among adults at increased risk for such events. There [...]
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April 18th, 2007 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
According to the American Cancer Society, “A large analysis by American Cancer Society researchers suggests that daily long-term use of adult-strength aspirin may reduce cancer risk by about 15% in both men and women. Daily aspirin use is often recommended for preventing heart disease and stroke in people at high risk of these problems. The [...]
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March 18th, 2007 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
In a new study of almost 80,000 women, aspirin use at low to moderate doses was associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality, largely due to death from cardiovascular disease. It’s very important to note, however, that women should not start taking daily aspirin without asking their doctor’s advice first. Aspirin can cause ulcers [...]
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September 18th, 2006 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Ibuprofen (Advil) has been found to interfere with the anti-platelet effect of low dose aspirin (81 mg per day), potentially rendering aspirin less effective when used for cardioprotection and stroke prevention. Patients who use immediate release aspirin (not enteric coated) and take a single dose of ibuprofen 400 mg should dose the ibuprofen at least [...]
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May 5th, 2006 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
A recent report by the National Commission on Prevention Priorities, has identified the top 25 clinical services that are the most effective, yet relatively affordable.
Topping the list of of affordable and effective preventive measures was daily aspirin therapy. Men older than 40 and women older than 50, and those with any others at risk for [...]
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