News related to Ecotrin (Aspirin) and/or conditions it is approved for
Significantly Lower PSA Levels Discovered In Men Who Take Aspirin
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.11.18]
The use of aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is significantly associated with lower PSA levels, especially among men with prostate cancer, say researchers at Vanderbilt University. This large analysis known as the Nashville Men's Health Study included 1,277 participants referred to a urologist for a biopsy of their prostate. Approximately 46 percent of the men reported taking an NSAID, mostly aspirin (37 percent of all men).
AACR: Daily Aspirin Could Obscure Prostate Cancer in Some Men
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular [2008.11.17]
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (MedPage Today) -- Regular aspirin use may be good for cardiovascular health, but it could interfere with prostate cancer detection, a researcher said here.
Aspirin may mask prostate cancer, study hints (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Prostate Cancer News [2008.11.17]
Reuters - Middle-aged men who take aspirin or other "nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug" (NSAID) have significantly lower levels of a blood protein used to spot prostate cancer than men who don't take these widely used drugs, a study shows.
Bayer Marketing Two Unapproved Aspirin Products: FDA
Source: MedicineNet Osteoporosis Specialty [2008.10.29]
Title: Bayer Marketing Two Unapproved Aspirin Products: FDA
Category: Health News
Created: 10/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/29/2008
Anti-Clotting Drug as Good as Aspirin at Stopping Second Stroke
Source: MedicineNet cilostazol Specialty [2008.05.06]
Title: Anti-Clotting Drug as Good as Aspirin at Stopping Second Stroke
Category: Health News
Created: 5/6/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/6/2008
Aspirin May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Source: MedicineNet Cox-2 Inhibitors Specialty [2008.03.11]
Title: Aspirin May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 3/11/2008
Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2008
Aspirin may not provide optimum anti-coagulation for all patients
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Hematology
Evidence is growing that some people will not respond to the anti-coagulant action of aspirin despite its regular intake.
Aspirin as effective as warfarin and safer in stroke prevention
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Neurology
Intracranial stenosis is caused by atherosclerosis - fatty deposits that build up on the inner walls of the arteries and restrict blood flow.
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