The debate over whether people ages 60 and up should take aspirin continues as medical experts learn more about the potential pros and cons of long-term use. Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication ...
Q: In a recent column you mentioned that taking a blood-thinning medication along with aspirin can cause excessive bleeding, so taking the two together is done only in certain circumstances. What are ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Blood-thinning drugs such as aspirin may help fight cancer by denying shelter to wandering tumor cells, U.S. researchers reported on Friday. Experiments in mice showed that ...
A medicine called clopidogrel may take over from aspirin’s widespread use as a blood thinner to stop heart attacks and strokes. But as both aspirin and clopidogrel can trigger excess bleeding and ...
A new study suggests blood thinner clopidogrel may offer superior protection against heart attacks and strokes compared to aspirin for patients with a specific form of heart disease. Crucially, the ...
Dr. Deepak Bhatt answers the question: 'Can I Use Aspirin While On Coumadin?' — -- Question: I was on Coumadin (blood-thinner) before my heart attack. My doctor advises me to add aspirin to my ...
CHICAGO (AP) - Millions of people with stents that prop open clogged heart arteries may need anti-clotting drugs much longer than the one year doctors recommend now. A large study found that ...
Aspirin and Tylenol each manage pain and reduce fevers. However, aspirin contains anti-inflammatory properties that Tylenol ...
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