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Tag Archives: aspirin
Long-term use of daily aspirin may prevent melanoma
It turns out that an aspirin a day may keep melanoma at bay, according to a new study.
Posted in Cancer, Skin Health
Tagged aspirin, melanoma, NSAIDs, preventing melanoma
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Taking low-dose aspirin and NSAIDs can be a challenge (Part 2)
In a previous blog, “Taking low-dose aspirin and NSAIDs can be a challenge – (Part 1),” I wrote: I have many patients who are taking low-dose (81 mg) aspirin (ASA) daily and who wonder if they can take a Non-Steroidal … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Heart Health
Tagged aspirin, Celebrex, celecoxib, diclofnenac, GI bleed, ibuprofen, low-dose aspirin, naproxen, NSAIDs, preventing heart attack
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Taking low-dose aspirin and NSAIDs can be a challenge
I have many patients who are taking low-dose (81 mg) aspirin (ASA) daily and who wonder if they can take a Non-Steroidal Ant-Iinflammatory Drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve) for pain or fever.
Aspirin more effective at preventing cancer deaths than previously thought
In the advertisements for aspirin you see every day on TV and in magazines, they have for years called it a wonder drug. Now, more and more of us doctors are finding that is truly the case. In past blogs … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer
Tagged aspirin, baby aspirin, Cancer, cancer prevention, colon cancer prevention, low-dose aspirin
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Low-dose aspirin reduces risk of developing and dying from colon cancer
ABC World News reported what most of us doctors have known for some time: that “at high doses, aspirin can cause side effects, like bleeding and stomach discomfort;” however, we also know that the “low dose of aspirin a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer
Tagged aspirin, baby aspirin, colon cancer, colon cancer prevention, low-dose aspirin
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Single Dose of Aspirin Effective in Relieving Migraine Pain
A single 1000-mg dose of aspirin is an effective treatment of acute migraine headaches for more than half of people who take it, and the addition of 10 mg of metoclopramide (Reglan) may reduce nausea, according to the findings of … Continue reading
Posted in Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged aspirin, Imitrex, metoclopramide, migraine, migraine headache, Reglan, sumatriptan
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Good News for those with Migraine Headaches
Here’s a good news story for those of us who suffer with migraine headaches. According to two new studies, migraine sufferers may be able to get sufficient relief without turning to prescription drugs. The studies, published in the latest issue … Continue reading
Posted in Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged acetaminophen, Aleve, almotriptan, aspirin, Axert, Frova, frovatriptan, headache, migraine, migraine headache, naproxen, Tylenol, zolmitriptan, Zomig
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Herbals and Heart Health
The folks at Natural Standard recently sent out a notice of a significant review in the cardiology literature on the potential interactions between herbs and heart medications. A news release on the study can be found here. This new analysis suggests … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Heart Health
Tagged aspirin, capsicum, garlic, Ginkgo Biloba, ginseng, grapefruit, grapefruit juice, heart disease, heart disease prevention, herb, herbal remedies, herbs, licorice, St. John's wort, warfarin, yohimbine
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New research questions low-dose aspirin prevent heart attacks and strokes
BBC News reports that “low-dose aspirin should NOT routinely be used to prevent heart attacks and strokes,” according to research published in the Lancet. So, if you are on a daily aspirin for primary prevention of a heart attack or … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health, Men's Health
Tagged aspirin, baby aspirin, GI bleed, GI hemorrhage, heart attack prevention, low-dose aspirin, stroke prevention
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New Warning Against Long-Term Use of Aspirin and Ibuprofen in Elderly
Aspirin and ibuprofen are staples in just about every medicine chest and first aid kit. They’re sold over the counter, and they’re not expensive. Most people don’t think twice about taking them. But you should — especially if you’re elderly. … Continue reading
Posted in Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged acetaminophen, American Geriatric Society, arthritis, aspirin, chronic pain, ibuprofen, naproxen, NSAIDs, pain
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Study indicates inexpensive polypill pill may significantly reduce risk of heart attack and stroke. Should you consider it?
On the March 30th edition of the ABC World News, Charles Gibson reported, “Some of the country’s leading heart doctors heard results” yesterday at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference “about … just one pill that could revolutionize the … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health, Medical Economics, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged ACE inhibitor, American College of Cardiology, aspirin, atenolol, beta-blocker, blood pressure, diuretic, heart attack, heart disease, Heart Health, heart rate, polypill, ramipril, simvastatin, stroke, thiazide
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