aspirin

Plants In Forest Emit Aspirin Chemical To Deal With Stress; Disc...

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:00:10 -0500

Plants in a forest respond to stress by producing a chemical form of aspirin, scientists have discovered. The finding opens up new avenues of research into the behavior of plants, and it has the potential to give farmers an early warning signal about crops that are failing.

Aspirin And Atherosclerosis: Mechanism Uncovered

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:30:33 -0500

Researchers have uncovered the mechanism that may explain aspirin's ability to prevent arterial plaque buildup and atherosclerosis.

New Aspirin-like Substances May Provide Safer Way To Fight Heart...

admin — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0500

Researchers report the development of a new group of aspirin-like substances that may be safer and as effective as conventional aspirin for fighting heart disease, the leading cause of death in the developed world. Physicians have known for years that daily low-doses of aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid, reduce the risk of developing heart attacks and stroke in some people. However, prolonged use of aspirin can damage the stomach lining, causing bleeding and ulcers that can be life-threatening. A safer form of aspirin is needed, researchers say.

Ibuprofen Destroys Aspirin's Positive Effect On Stroke Risk, Stu...

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0500

Stroke patients who use ibuprofen for arthritis pain or other conditions while taking aspirin to reduce the risk of a second stroke undermine aspirin's ability to act as an anti-platelet agent, researchers have shown.

Ibuprofen destroys aspirin's positive effect on stroke risk

admin — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Aspirin Could Reduce Breast Cancer And Help Existing Sufferers, ...

admin — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0600

Experts who reviewed studies on NSAIDs and breast cancer have concluded that there is sufficient evidence to suggest that these popular non-prescription drugs could, if used correctly, play an important role in preventing and treating breast cancer. They suggest that they could reduce breast cancer by up to 20 percent. The 27-year review covers 21 studies of 37,000 women. But further research is needed to see if the risks outweigh the benefits.

Drugs like aspirin could reduce breast cancer and help existing ...

admin — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0600

Experts who reviewed studies on NSAIDs and breast cancer have concluded that there is sufficient evidence to suggest that these popular non-prescription drugs could, if used correctly, play an important role in preventing and treating breast cancer. They suggest that they could reduce breast cancer by up to 20 percent. But further research is needed to see if the risks outweigh the benefits.

Potential New Drug Targets Against Hormone-dependent Breast Canc...

admin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:00:00 -0600

The identification of two cellular receptors that likely contribute to the genesis of hormone-dependent breast cancer points the way to new, highly targeted therapies against the disease. The finding also helps explain how daily use of medicines such as aspirin might help keep these breast tumors at bay.

Many Stroke, Heart Attack Patients May Not Benefit From Aspirin,...

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0600

Up to 20 percent of patients taking aspirin to lower the risk of suffering a second cerebrovascular event do not have an antiplatelet response from aspirin, the effect thought to produce the protective effect, researchers at the University at Buffalo have shown.

Many stroke, heart attack patients may not benefit from aspirin

admin — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0600