aspirin therapy

Daily aspirin may reduce risk of common type of breast cancer

harminka — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:28:03 -0500

Taking aspirin on a daily basis may lower women’s risk of a particular type of breast cancer, according to results published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Breast Cancer Research. In this large study, aspirin use was linked to a small reduction in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancers.

Regular aspirin use reduces risk of colorectal cancer

harminka — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:24:32 -0600

The use of regular, long-term aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduces the risk associated with colorectal cancer, according to a study published in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute.

Aspirin less effective heart treatment for women than men

harminka — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:44:04 -0500

A new study shows that aspirin therapy for coronary artery disease is four times more likely to be ineffective in women compared to men with the same medical history.