December 25, 2012
Among patients with mutated-PIK3CA colorectal cancer, regular aspirin use after their diagnosis appears to increase survival. The investigators noted, however, that survival was unchanged for those with wild-type PIK3CA colorectal cancer.
Abstract: New England Journal of Medicine, October 25, 2012.…
August 2, 2012
A meta-analysis has found patient-specific strategies should be used during perioperative management of patients that balances risks of stopping aspirin with risks associated with continuing it. Aspirin withdrawal syndrome may significantly increase the risk of major thromboembolic complications in patients taking aspiring for secondary cardiovascular prevention.…
April 24, 2012
Preoperative aspirin therapy appears to be associated with a significantly lower risk of major cardiocerebral complications and renal failure, according to results from a large study of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The authors also found that preoperative aspirin was linked to shorter ICU stays and lower 30-day mortality when compared with no aspirin therapy.…
November 29, 2010
