Some older adults still popping aspirin needlessly to stave off heart disease, poll shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 24, 2024
Despite recommendations that many older adults should not use aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease, a lot of people continue to take it, a new survey finds. As a result, doctors need to ask patients...
Daily aspirin doesn’t stop AMD from developing, getting worse: study
By
Kristen Fischer
May 23, 2024
A new study finds that taking low-dose aspirin over the long term didn’t affect the progression of age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, or stop the risk for it altogether.
Despite warnings, many older adults still taking aspirin daily
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 11, 2024
Even though experts say most older adults don’t need to take low-dose aspirin every day, many are still taking it to prevent strokes and heart attacks, according to a new poll.
Aspirin, ibuprofen don’t affect Parkinson’s progression, data shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 23, 2023
Ibuprofen and aspirin don’t seem to have an impact on the progression of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new report published in the Journal of the Neurological Sciences.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 19
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 19, 2023
Here’s how many nursing homes can meet proposed staffing requirements … Slim reimbursement for lumbar puncture an obstacle for Alzheimer’s care … Health, food policies could aid antimicrobial resistance...
Study: Low-dose aspirin is linked to 15% lower risk for diabetes in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 01, 2023
Older adults who take low-dose aspirin every day may have a lower risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
Study: Not sticking to aspirin after heart attack ups risk for another one, or death
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 24, 2023
Doctors typically recommend taking low-dose aspirin after a heart attack. Not doing so in the long term is linked to a higher risk of having another heart attack, a stroke or dying, a new study finds.
Low-dose aspirin raises bleeding risk in healthy older adults, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 27, 2023
New research found that taking daily low-dose aspirin may not help otherwise healthy older adults lower their risk of ischemic stroke — and it actually increases their chances of brain bleeding from...
Anemia risk 20 percent higher for seniors taking low-dose aspirin: study
Jun 21, 2023
For older adults, low-dose aspirin is associated with increased incident anemia and a decrease in ferritin when compared with placebo, researchers report.
Aspirin as good as heparin at preventing blood clots after fracture surgery: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 19, 2023
The findings could having an impact on clinical practice and even alter the standard of care, say the authors of a study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.