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Aspirin’s mechanism of action (IMAGE)

Researchers have made new discoveries about aspirin’s mechanism of action and cellular targets. Their findings suggest potential interplay between cyclooxygenase enzyme, or COX, and indoleamine ... read more

Can aspirin help protect against colorectal cancers?

There are several studies that suggest a link between aspirin and colorectal cancer prevention and delay. However, the mechanism by which aspirin does this is still unknown. That makes it hard to ... read more

Identifying Determinants of Variability to Tailor Aspirin Therapy

No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript. The mechanism of action of aspirin as an inhibitor of prostanoid biosynthesis was described approximately 50 years ago. read more

Can aspirin help prevent colorectal cancer development and progression?

The researchers believe these findings indicate a pro-immune surveillance effect of aspirin. “Our study shows a complementary mechanism of cancer prevention or therapy with aspirin besides its ... read more

How Long Does Aspirin Stay In Your System?

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain relief.  It may also be taken for its antiplatelet effects as a blood thinning medication, ... read more

Aspirin Therapy: Right for Your Heart?

Sandra Rose, a nurse in Raleigh, NC, started taking a daily aspirin because "it seemed like a wonder drug," preventing heart attacks and strokes. "All the patients seemed to be on a low-dose ... read more

Vertex Pharma scientist talks about the long road to developing non-addictive painkillers

The Associated Press spoke with Vertex’s chief scientist Dr. David Altshuler about the company’s research and development plans. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Q: Why is Vertex ... read more

With Ticagrelor, Aspirin May Not Be Needed After PCI for Acute Coronary Syndrome

In select patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute coronary syndromes who were event-free for 1 month on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), treatment with ticagrelor ... read more

Turmeric Supplements Show Promise in Treating Arthritis

In fact, the authors state that "it would appear that turmeric dietary supplements share the same mechanism of action as antiarthritic ... before the advent of aspirin, it would appear that ... read more

Stopping aspirin after stent implant may safely cut risk of bleeding

People who've survived a heart attack and have been given a stent may be better off quitting low-dose aspirin a month after the procedure, a new study finds. The strategy is "beneficial by ... read more

Escitalopram Oral Solution

The mechanism of antidepressant action of escitalopram ... Increased risk of bleeding with concomitant NSAIDs, aspirin, warfarin, and others that affect coagulation. May be antagonized by ... read more