Sentences with phrase «potential of aspirin»

Based on these rates, the research team weighed the likelihood of an individual to benefit from aspirin therapy (the potential of the aspirin to prevent a heart attack) against the likelihood of harm (the potential for the aspirin to cause major bleeding).

Not exact matches

When inflammation strikes, we are conditioned into reaching for a quick fix in the way of pharmaceutical or prescribed drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen, temporary panacea's that come with their own adverse side effects and with long term use have the potential to create a host of health problems independently.

«Our findings highlight the potential value for a randomized controlled trial of aspirin as an agent in early detection of breast cancer, particularly for women with naturally dense tissues who may be at an increased risk for certain cancers,» said Despina Kontos, PhD, assistant professor of Radiology, and co-author on the study.

«Medical providers must consider whether the potential for bleeding outweighing the potential benefits of aspirin therapy in patients who don't yet meet the guidelines for prescribing aspirin therapy,» said the study's lead and senior author, Ravi S. Hira, M.D. and Salim S. Virani, M.D., Ph.D., of the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

This large study with long - term follow - up was one of the first to examine the potential benefits of different doses and durations of aspirin use.

Still, for those at risk for heart disease, the benefits of daily aspirin almost always outweigh the potential risks, says Thomas Lee, MD, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and editor in chief of the Harvard Heart Letter.

Many of the compounds listed in this article have also been proven to have the potential for negative interactions with over-the-counter and prescription drugs, like statins for lowering cholesterol levels or blood - thinning medications such as warfarin (generic and Coumadin) and aspirin.

Mahdi, J. Medicinal Potential of Willow: A Chemical Perspective of Aspirin Discovery.

Many of the ingredients on this list also have the potential to interact with prescription and over-the-counter medications, such as cholesterol - lowering statins and blood - thinning drugs like aspirin and warfarin (Coumadin and generic).