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Baby Aspirin Use for Heart Prevention Drops Significantly as Guidelines Tighten
health1 month ago

Baby Aspirin Use for Heart Prevention Drops Significantly as Guidelines Tighten

A Epic Research analysis of about 279 million primary-care visits (2015–2025) shows daily low-dose aspirin use for preventing cardiovascular disease has roughly halved, dropping from about 7% in 2018 to 3% by 2025; guideline changes over the past decade discourage aspirin for primary prevention in favor of managing risk factors like cholesterol and blood pressure, while aspirin may still help for people who have already had a heart attack, stroke, or a stent, after individualized risk assessment.

via Women's Health|
#aspirin#epic-research#guidelines
Low-Dose Aspirin May Lower Colorectal Cancer Recurrence in Genetically Defined Patients
health1 month ago

Low-Dose Aspirin May Lower Colorectal Cancer Recurrence in Genetically Defined Patients

In the ALASCCA randomized trial across 33 hospitals, daily 160 mg aspirin after colorectal cancer surgery reduced recurrence by about half for patients with PI3K pathway mutations or related alterations (7.7% vs 14.1% and 7.7% vs 16.8%), with improved 3-year disease-free survival (~89% vs 79–81%), but higher severe side effects (16.8% vs 11.6%), suggesting a low-cost, genetics-driven post-surgical option pending guidelines.

via SciTechDaily|
#aspirin#clinical-trial#colorectal-cancer
Low-dose aspirin shows promise in cutting colorectal cancer risk for high-risk patients
health1 month ago

Low-dose aspirin shows promise in cutting colorectal cancer risk for high-risk patients

New trials and analyses indicate daily aspirin—especially at low doses (75–100 mg)—can significantly reduce colorectal cancer risk in high-risk groups like Lynch syndrome, with evolving evidence that this benefit may extend to other cancers. Guideline updates in the UK and Sweden reflect confidence in targeted use, but experts caution that aspirin’s risks (bleeding, ulcers) require medical supervision and that research continues to clarify mechanisms (Cox-2 and thromboxane pathways) and optimal dosing.

via BBC|
#aspirin#cancer-prevention#clinical-trial
Aging and Aspirin: No Cancer Prevention Benefit, Possible Rise in Cancer Deaths
health3 months ago

Aging and Aspirin: No Cancer Prevention Benefit, Possible Rise in Cancer Deaths

In over 19,000 older adults followed for about a decade, low-dose aspirin did not reduce cancer incidence and was linked to higher cancer mortality (overall hazard ratio ~1.15). In the ASPREE extension, cancer incidence and mortality were similar between aspirin and placebo, though aspirin users had fewer melanomas and a small, early-in-follow-up rise in brain cancer; some rare cancer deaths were also more common. The findings are not definitive, and longer follow-up is planned to clarify aspirin’s effects on cancer outcomes in older people.

via MedPage Today|
#aspirin#aspree#cancer
Daily aspirin myth debunked as new science flags risks for healthy adults
health4 months ago

Daily aspirin myth debunked as new science flags risks for healthy adults

Longstanding NHS guidance that daily low-dose aspirin protects the heart is being re-evaluated. In people with no prior cardiovascular disease, the benefits are limited and risks—such as stomach bleeding and brain haemorrhages—are significant; this has led to updated NHS guidance since 2021 and a 2023 recommendation to avoid routinely offering aspirin to prevent a first heart attack. The NHS still recommends daily aspirin for those who have had a heart attack or stroke, but many healthy patients remain unaware of risks. Doctors urge discussions with GPs about individual risk and highlight alternatives (blood pressure control, statins, exercise) as safer, more effective preventive measures. Some patients report severe side effects, underscoring why broad daily aspirin use should be avoided unless clinically indicated.

via Daily Mail|
#aspirin#bleeding#cardiovascular
Trump’s daily aspirin choice clashes with standard medical guidance
opinions4 months ago

Trump’s daily aspirin choice clashes with standard medical guidance

In a Washington Post opinion, Leana S. Wen argues that President Trump's daily high-dose aspirin—despite his doctors urging a lower dose—defies standard medical guidance, since routine use can do more harm than good for many people due to bleeding risks and unclear benefits; the piece urges readers not to imitate this practice and to consult their doctors about aspirin use.

via The Washington Post|
#aspirin#bleeding-risk#healthcare
Not All Heart Attacks Start with Chest Pain: Quick Actions to Take
health4 months ago

Not All Heart Attacks Start with Chest Pain: Quick Actions to Take

Heart attacks can present with signs beyond chest pain, including indigestion, fatigue, shortness of breath, or a general sense of being unwell. If you suspect a heart attack, call 911 immediately, avoid driving, and have emergency responders assess and treat you en route. If available, chew a full 325 mg aspirin to help dissolve clots. Be an active self-advocate if care seems delayed, and remember that prevention—healthy eating, regular exercise, blood pressure and cholesterol control—remains essential to reduce risk.

via CNET|
#aspirin#emergency-response#health