Daily aspirin increases brain bleeds: Study Prescribing healthy patients low-dose aspirin does not prevent stroke but does increase risk of intracerebral bleeding, new research finds.
Low-dose aspirin increases anaemia risk: Study Researchers suggest regular monitoring for anaemia should be considered for older adults who regularly take the medication.
Cancer survivorship and aspirin use: Is there a link? Latest Australian data builds on previous studies suggesting NSAID use may improve ovarian cancer survival, but more research is needed.
Aspirin vs warfarin: What to prescribe for children post-heart surgery New studies have weighed up the benefits of different blood thinning medications for patients who have undergone a specific heart procedure.
Aspirin linked to better survival rates for bladder and breast cancer The tide has turned against aspirin for cancer prevention – but new research suggests there may still be a role after diagnosis.
Latest research the ‘death knell’ for aspirin use as primary prevention More results from the landmark ASPREE trial have shown the harms continue to outweigh the potential benefits.
US study finds millions take daily aspirin unnecessarily But is the potentially dangerous phenomenon as common in Australia?
Addressing preventive health measures in older patients newsGP talks to a researcher about the efficacy of aspirin as a preventive therapy for older people.
Study debunks benefits of daily aspirin for healthy older patients It turns out that for older people with no history of heart attack or stroke, an aspirin a day does not keep the doctor away – and may sometimes do the opposite.