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Rise in Aspirin Use Seen Among US Adults Posted: Thursday, February 09, 2006

Aspirin use among US adults rose about 20% from 1999 to 2003, and the Healthy People 2010 objective of having at least 30% of diabetics use this drug on a regular basis has been met.

Aspirin Shows Promise Against Diabetic Retinopathy Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

One more reason why patients with diabetes should be taking aspirin

Withdrawing Aspirin Significantly Increases Stroke Risk Posted: Monday, October 03, 2005

Aspirin cessation in adults at high risk of cerebrovascular disease increases the risk of stroke and TIA.

Don't Stop Taking Aspirin Before Heart Surgery Posted: Friday, September 09, 2005

The in-hospital mortality for the aspirin group (1.7 percent) was significantly less than that for those not receiving aspirin (4.4 percent), and there was no increased risk of reoperation for excessive internal bleeding.

Aspirin Under-Prescribed to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2005

No other medication is as cost-effective as aspirin for preventing cardiovascular events. However, it must be understood that low-dose aspirin is not completely harmless, as "low-dose" may imply

Scientists Discover 'Master Switch' that Triggers Insulin Resistance & Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2005

Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have discovered why excess weight leads to low-grade inflammation, which hampers the body's ability to use insulin. They found that the "master switch" of this inflammation is activated in the liver by weight gain. And they showed it can be turned off by salicylates, a class of drugs that includes aspirin

Women Not Using Heart-Protecting Aspirin As Men Are Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2004

An aspirin a day may help keep a heart attack away, but many women at risk for heart disease still don't take one, a new study finds. Men, by comparison, are more likely to pop aspirin regularly — but less likely than women to remember or follow advice about diet and exercise habits that can help their hearts

 

 

 

 

 

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