Ibuprofen is a household name—the go-to remedy for everything from headaches to period pain. But recent research suggests ...

Cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London recommends chewing a 325 mg aspirin immediately if you suspect a heart attack. This ...

There has been a great deal of medical information released in all the pomp and glory of a press conference by non-medical, non-pharmacist, or non-scientific persons about acetaminophen. There was ...

Among patients with acute coronary syndrome, for whom ASA may decrease morbidity and mortality (odds ratio 0.75),[2][1] a short but detailed history of reported adverse effects may allow clinicians to ...

Aspirin remains one of the most inexpensive drugs in the pharmacy. A familiar brand name tablet costs less than 6 cents a pill. A bottle containing 300 tablets will set you back under $17. Despite the ...

Low-dose aspirin significantly reduced colorectal cancer recurrence in patients with PI3K pathway gene alterations, nearly halving recurrence rates over three years compared to placebo. The study ...

A study involving more than 1,000 cancer patients has found that a low dose of aspirin halves the risk of colorectal tumors returning after surgery. This readily available and inexpensive treatment ...

Aspirin is one of the most widely taken medicines in the world, having been recommended for decades as a way of protecting against heart attacks and strokes in at-risk patients. However, a new study ...

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Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) was not more effective than aspirin alone for the prevention of major adverse cardiovascular events and increased major bleeding in patients with acute coronary ...

A comprehensive analysis of nearly 29,000 patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) suggests that clopidogrel, a commonly prescribed blood thinner, is more effective than aspirin in preventing ...