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• Daily Aspirin Provides No Protective Benefits Against Breast Cancer: Study

  May 2, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates daily aspirin use failed to provide any protective benefits against the recurrence of breast cancer.

• Eliquis No Better Than Aspirin for Preventing Some Strokes in A-Fib Patients: Study

  February 16, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates Eliquis performed no better than aspirin at preventing follow-up strokes among patients with atrial fibrillation.

• Long-term Plavix and Aspirin Use Increase Gastrointestinal Injury Risks: Study

  November 29, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that continuous Plavix and dual platelet therapy significantly increases the risk of gastrointestinal injury when compared to aspirin alone.

• Study Finds Low Dose Aspirin Fails to Prevent Strokes, Increases Bleeding Risks from Falls

  August 9, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that older adults on a daily low-dose aspirin regimen are not getting additional protection from strokes, and may be increasing their risk of brain bleeds.

• Alka-Seltzer and Other Antacids with Aspirin Carry Bleeding Risks, FDA Warns

  November 11, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is urging consumers to consider avoiding antacids that contain aspirin, like Alka-Seltzer, particularly if they are vulnerable to stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding.

• Daily Aspirin Increases Risk of Senior Falls Requiring Hospital Care: Study

  November 9, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest daily low doses of aspirin may increase the risk of falls among elderly patients.

• NSAID Hypersensitivity Frequently Seen in Children, Study Warns

  October 3, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds a high rate of hypersensitivity in children to drugs like Motrin, Aleve and aspirin.

• Aspirin Alone Led to More Dangerous Blood Clots in Knee and Hip Replacement Patients

  August 24, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds aspirin failed to adequately decrease the risk of blood clot-related injuries in patients who just underwent hip or knee replacement surgery.

• Brilinta Bleeding Risks Increased for Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Study

  August 17, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that while Brilinta side effects can prevent vein graft failure, it also triples the risk of bleeding events.

• Regular Aspirin Use Only Provides Slight Protection From Heart Disease, USPSTF Recommendations State

  May 3, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A task force of U.S. medical experts says regular aspirin use does more harm than good for most patients, despite its protective measures against heart disease.