Study Raises New Questions About Merck Pill Zetia Nov 16, 2009
The problem tends to go away with longer use and can be blunted by taking the medicine with aspirin, at bedtime, or with a low-fat snack, doctors say. Additional Resources. (Click2Houston, TX)
Popular Anti-Platelet Therapy Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Men and Women Nov 16, 2009
Data show a small, but real excess risk of major bleeding with clopidogrel therapy in both men and women; adding clopidogrel to aspirin therapy resulted in a 43 percent and 21 percent increased risk of major bleeding in women and men, respectively. According to the authors, by treating 1,000 men and 1,000 women with clopidogrel on a background of aspirin for an average of eight months, clinicians can prevent eight cardiovascular events in women and 12 in men; from a safety perspective, there... (Science Daily)
JIM DODSON: Good for What Might Ail You Nov 15, 2009
These are followed by buffered aspirin, regular aspirin and low-dose aspirin for a healthy heart. One brand of aspirin features "psyllium" for the colon ... There is aspirin expressly for women, and one for men, and another for people with migraines. (The Pilot Newspaper)
H1N1 clinics open to wider target group Nov 15, 2009
Those younger than 19 years old who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy can also receive the vaccine. People with those conditions, along with children 6 months to 4 years old, people who live with infants under 6 months, pregnant women and day care providers, can all receive the vaccinations. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Taking sides in the Dunn-Allert show Nov 14, 2009
ISN'T it time AMP boss Craig Dunn took an aspirin and had a lie down. The way he's talking up AMP's ''offer'' for AXA Asia-Pacific, you'd think he actually still had a live bid. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Nano Bubble Gum For Enhancing Drug Delivery In Gut Nov 13, 2009
Some drugs, like over-the-counter aspirin, lend themselves to this mode of delivery and are trivial to take ... Aspirin does fine in the gut because its active ingredient is a small chemical that doesn't get broken down ... (May 16, 2009) For many years, it has been known that aspirin is beneficial to patients suffering heart attacks and near-heart attacks. (Science Daily)
Snortin' meth with Andre Agassi The tennis superstar and Katie Couric get... Nov 13, 2009
" It was all just terribly awkward to watch, joyless and strange. Agassi merely talked about how this brief drug experimentation came during a period when he wasn't really caring about much of anything -- career, money, health, pre-minivan Brooke Shields, the works. Why not try some stupid drug? Why not dabble and downwardly spiral? Hey, it's the American way. But it didn't last long. Agassi climbed out of his little pothole within a few months and moved on, and within 18 months he was world... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
CDC Tips on Recovering from the Swi... Nov 13, 2009
Aspirin should not be given to children or teenagers who have the flu because of the risk of developing Reyes syndrome. Additionally, check OTC cold and flu labels to see if they include fever reducers or aspirin in order to avoid double dosing. (Suite101.com)
Swine flu has killed 540 kids, sickened 22 million Americans Nov 13, 2009
Fortunately, most flu cases so far have run their course after a few days of bed rest, fluids and aspirin or acetaminophen to combat fever, doctors say. But the disease has taken a disproportionate toll among pregnant women, diabetics and young people, especially those with neuromuscular ailments such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. (USA Today -- News)
Surgery Not Always Best for Narrowed Kidney Arteries Nov 13, 2009
Taking a combination of blood-pressure-lowering drugs, cholesterol-lowering drugs such as statins, and aspirin or another anti-clotting drug can control the condition without the risks associated with revascularization surgery, the researchers said. For the study, the researchers randomly assigned 806 people with atherosclerotic renovascular disease to have revascularization surgery plus medical treatment or medical treatment alone. (MEDLINEplus)
Merckle's Ratiopharm Said to Get Offers From Goldman, Advent, TPG, Sanofi Nov 12, 2009
It sells more than 750 versions of branded medicines, including a copy of Bayer AGs original aspirin painkiller. The Merckle family is also seeking buyers for drug wholesaler and Swiss generic-drug maker to help pay off debt. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
SCITUATE BEN THERE, DONE THAT: Life lessons learned in a dorm room Nov 12, 2009
Your choices, whether good or bad, will forge your character, and not necessarily out of what you learned in human ecology (though I did learn never to give my kids aspirin, and I ll always remember that one), but out of the horrible mistakes you make in your home away from home, which may resemble a prison, but you grow to love nonetheless. Loading commenting interface. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Letters for Tuesday, November 10, 2009 (1015) Nov 11, 2009
When you have a hospital charging patients a cost comparable to two prime rib dinners for a self-administered aspirin, then it s time to consider reform in other areas. There seems to be a dominant sentiment that people who don t have health insurance either (1) don t want it, (2) just don t want to pay for it, or (3) are too ignorant to see the importance of it. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Dalrymple uses knowledge, hobby to spread word on herbs, oils Nov 11, 2009
It's not like aspirin. It's mind over matter, and now I can share that with other people. (Chetek Alert, WI)
A 1970s book exposes health care Nov 10, 2009
These include Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Bayer Aspirin, Dow Chemical, DuPont, Procter and Gamble, and a long list of pharmaceuticals, which makes the topic of this letter. " sven31 wrote on Nov 9, 2009 6:10 PM:" Leonard. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bedding trends going to the mattresses Nov 10, 2009
Call us crazy, but we'll take two aspirin and call it a night. Showing: lect. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Lawyer: Woods brother did not get proper care Nov 10, 2009
Even after an EKG came back abnormal, he was not given oxygen, aspirin or hooked up to heart monitoring to track further deterioration all part of the standard of care in treating someone in Woods' condition, Decof said. Instead, he was given additional X-rays and left on a gurney near a nurse's station because no room was available. (MSNBC -- Health)
Pain Control Medications for Dogs a... Nov 10, 2009
Gentle pain relief remedies including Arnica and Willow Bark which have similar properties as aspirin but gentler on the stomach. Aspirin is an alternative but can cause stomach irritation so should only be given with food and in a buffered form such as Vetrin or Ascriptin. (Suite101.com)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Nov 10, 2009
And this is like giving a guy with a brain tumor, an aspirin. You can tax pot, you can tax prostitution, you can make it legal. (Fox News)
Click to read:Should Pot Be Legal? Nov 9, 2009
When you think of the legalization of drugs, think of aspirin. There are no restrictions on advertising, quantity, age of purchaser, or location of sale, and the price is set by the free market. (CBS News)
The truth about aspirin Nov 9, 2009
Many cardiology patients ask about the value of taking an aspirin to prevent a heart attack and stroke ... The revised guidelines, which recommend aspirin use for the primary prevention of heart attack and stroke, are more specific than earlier guidelines: - Men ages 45 to 79 should take aspirin if the chance of preventing a heart attack outweighs the potential harm of an increase in gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding ... - Women ages 55 to 79 should take aspirin if the chance of reducing an... (India Times, India)
New Year Celebrations Around the Wo... Nov 9, 2009
So as the first rays from the sun peek over the horizon and greet the dawn of the , leave the hair of the dog in its bottle and the aspirin or paracetamol in the medicine cabinet and Party, Party, Party all year long. Sources. (Suite101.com)
LETTER: No aid available fornon-combat injury Nov 8, 2009
Mama says wrote on Nov 7, 2009 1:24 AM:" Maybe they thought you got the injury from dancing with one of the native girls. (Just kidding.) To base opinion, you should give more information as to the HOW and WHY of this injury. BACK in the good ole days, military weren't generously handing out money and lawyers weren't suing the goverment.As a postman, you delivered the mail in spite of this injury for years, and can still walk better than many other men your age. You do walk at a pretty fast... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Cape Verde: UN Agency Helps Officials in Country Tackle Outbreak of Dengue Fever Nov 7, 2009
Aspirin should be avoided in cases of dengue fever as it is known to increase the tendency to bleed. No vaccine has yet been found for any of the four strains of the virus, and none of the four confer immunity from the others. (allAfrica.com)
Swine flu vaccinations available, but fewer than expected want it Nov 7, 2009
- Long-term aspirin therapy. - Any condition that can reduce lung function (cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, or other neuromuscular disorders). (Gillette News-Record, WY)
How Saturated Fatty Acids 'Anger' The Immune System (And How To Stop Them) Nov 7, 2009
14, 2005) A new study explains how a diet high in oily fish like salmon and mackerel improves inflammatory conditions, particularly in combination with low doses of aspirin. In a study in the March 7 issue of. (Science Daily)
Steps to take while waiting for H1N1 vaccine Nov 6, 2009
n People under 19 years who are on long-term aspirin therapy. Individuals who belong to one of these higher risk groups should also contact their health care provider if they are in close contact with someone with the flu; their health care provider may prescribe antiviral medicine to help prevent the flu. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Risks of daily aspirin may outweigh benefits Nov 5, 2009
Risks of daily aspirin may outweigh the benefits - CNN.com ... Risks of daily aspirin may outweigh the benefits ... Some apparently healthy people take low-dose aspirin to prevent cardiovascular problems. (CNN -- Health)
Ditch new drugs, take older meds to cut costs Nov 5, 2009
The drug's effect was similar to aspirin or Advil, but Merck promoted it as easier on the stomach and sales peaked at $2. 5 billion with 20 million Americans taking the drug. (MSNBC -- Health)
Common Pain Relievers May Dilute Power Of Flu Shots Nov 4, 2009
3, 2009) With flu vaccination season in full swing, research from the University of Rochester Medical Center cautions that use of many common pain killers -- Advil, Tylenol, aspirin -- at the time of injection may blunt the effect of the shot and have a negative effect on the immune system ... They exposed human cells and mice to ibuprofen, Tylenol, aspirin and naproxen (Aleve) in amounts comparable to doses commonly used by millions of Americans every day to prevent or treat pain and fever, or... (Science Daily)
Alcohol Addiction And Abuse Nov 4, 2009
Even taking aspirin with alcohol can lead to bleeding on a person s stomach. Effects of Alcohol. (Suite101.com)
Study: Pain Relievers Blunt Vaccines Nov 4, 2009
Dr. Richard P. Phipps, of the University of Rochester Medical Center, released findings similar to a Czech study - namely that painkillers such as Advil, Tylenol and aspirin can. "What weve been saying all along, and continue to stress, is that it's probably not a good idea to take common, over-the-counter pain relievers for minor discomfort associated with vaccination," Phipps said in a statement. (CBS News -- Health)
Heart Attack Myth: Women Do Have Same The Heart Attack Symptoms As Men, Study Shows Nov 4, 2009
18, 2007) First it was an apple, now it is an aspirin a day that may keep the doctor away. Aspirin has become standard for heart attack prevention, but new research suggests that this may really be a man's. (Science Daily)
Frank Porreca, left, and Theodore Price work in a University of Arizona lab researching chronic pain issues. Photo by Ellen Sussman | Special to the Green Valley News Nov 4, 2009
i.e. if a person has a headache and takes two aspirin or ibuprofen they can handle the pain better knowing relief is on the way. A goal of the ongoing research is to treat the patient before pain happens. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Super-fast share trading warning Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 06:03 GMT, Tuesday, 3 November 2009. Myners' super-fast shares warning. (BBC News -- UK)
British actors dominate TV Globes Nov 3, 2009
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Tuesday, 16 January 2007, 10:47 GMT. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Aspirin only for people with heart problems Nov 3, 2009
People who dont have obvious cardiovascular disease and are taking aspirin for prevention of heart attacks and strokes should abandon the practice, researchers have advised ... "Current evidence for primary prevention suggests the benefits and harms of aspirin in this setting may be more finely balanced than previously thought, even in individuals estimated to be at high risk of experiencing cardiovascular events, including those with diabetes or elevated blood pressure," the BBC quoted Dr... (India Times, India)
Green or black? Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 15:28 GMT, Monday, 2 November 2009. America's energy policy dilemma. (BBC News -- Science)
Lower Your Taxes: 10 Moves to Make Now Nov 3, 2009
So get out the aspirin, a sharp pencil, and a calculator and begin taking these 10 tax-saving steps. (To rough out your 2009 tax bill, use the online tax-estimator calculator at the site. (CBS News)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Nov 3, 2009
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Saturday, 17 February 2007, 00:33 GMT. (Yahoo News -- Brain Research)
Memory test 'spots pre-dementia' Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 01:05 GMT, Tuesday, 3 November 2009. Memory test 'spots pre-dementia. (BBC News -- Health)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Obese 'struggle to earn living' Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 11:03 GMT, Monday, 2 November 2009. Obese 'struggle to earn living. (BBC News -- Health)
Just playing? Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 15:32 GMT, Monday, 2 November 2009. The shadow behind US-Israeli war games. (BBC News -- Africa)
Drug 'can kill leukaemia cells' Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 06:47 GMT, Tuesday, 3 November 2009. Drug 'can kill leukaemia cells. (BBC News -- Health)
Royal Mail to face legal action Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 00:08 GMT, Tuesday, 3 November 2009. The legal action comes as fresh strikes are planned for Friday and Monday. (BBC News -- UK)
MP sorry for Nazi analogy e-mail Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 21:08 GMT, Monday, 2 November 2009. The Tory MP says he confident of being cleared of any expenses wrongdoing. (BBC News -- UK)
Thousands of pallets catch light Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 09:17 GMT, Tuesday, 3 November 2009. The flames could bee seen up to one mile away, said the fire service. (BBC News -- UK)
Offender IT failure 'a shambles' Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 00:00 GMT, Tuesday, 3 November 2009. Offender IT failure 'a shambles. (BBC News -- UK)
Aspirin 'only for heart patients' Nov 3, 2009
Aspirin 'only for heart patients. Low dose aspirin is widely given to people who have had heart problems ... The use of aspirin to ward off heart attacks and strokes in those who do not have obvious cardiovascular disease should be abandoned, researchers say. (BBC News -- UK)
Judicial review over badger cull Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 20:05 GMT, Monday, 2 November 2009. The charity is contesting the reasoning behind the proposed cull. (BBC News -- UK)
Bank 'optimistic' despite loss Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 09:20 GMT, Tuesday, 3 November 2009. The bank said there is room for 'cautious optimism. (BBC News -- UK)
The big gun that is getting an equally big service Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 01:11 GMT, Tuesday, 3 November 2009. Mons Meg has a flat and a service. (BBC News -- UK)
Is gay bashing on the rise? Nov 3, 2009
Page last updated at 12:35 GMT, Monday, 2 November 2009. Is gay bashing on the rise. (BBC News -- UK)
Students with flu symptoms sent home Nov 2, 2009
Most schools will allow the children to return to class after they've been fever-free, without the aid of aspirin or other drugs, for 24 hours. "We knew attendance would be lighter," said Terry Locke, a spokesman for Chandler Unified School District. (AZCentral -- News)
Sugar high in the checkout line Nov 1, 2009
HOW ABOUT some candy to go with that nail polish or that bottle of aspirin. In a new trick to promote more treating, drugstores lately have been instructing checkout clerks to ask customers, even bleary-eyed commuters who are trying to grab a newspaper just after dawn, if they also want a bag of candy. (Boston Globe)
Therapeutic Value of Reishi Nov 1, 2009
Anticoagulants ( blood thinners, such as Coumadin, warfarin, aspirin, Plavix, etc. Reishi may heighten the risk of bleeding and increase PT or PTT.. (Suite101.com)
H1N1: A Parents' Guide Oct 31, 2009
-Do not give aspirin or aspirin-containing products (like Pepto Bismol) to children 18 years of age and younger. This increases the risk of Reye syndrome. (CBS News -- Health)
105 Foods You Should Eat Every Day - Part II» Oct 31, 2009
In fact, kiwis can replace the daily aspirin people with heart problems are required to take, because they prevent clotting in the vessels that supply the brain and heart with blood. Alternatives: Oranges, papayas. (Fox News)
The meaning of patriotism Oct 31, 2009
poyntzc wrote on Oct 10, 2009 3:35 PM:" Was it patriotic to burn all of them people to death outside Waco? Was it patriotic to bomb an aspirin factory to divert attention from some unseemly transgressions in the Oval Office? Is it patriotic to call citizens who have legitimate concerns about a healthcare bill "Racists" or "Angry Mobs"? Was it patriotic to say you attended a Tea-Party and witnessed "hatefull" and "racist" signs and heard the same kind of words spoken by the attendee's, but have... (Boerne Star, TX)
MedImmune to present 4 abstracts on RSV and influenza at 47TH Annual IDSA Meeting Oct 31, 2009
FluMist is contraindicated in individuals with history of hypersensitivity to eggs, egg proteins, gentamicin, gelatin or arginine or with life- threatening reactions to previous influenza vaccinations, and in children and adolescents receiving concomitant aspirin or aspirin-containing therapy. Do not administer FluMist to children less than two years of age due to an increased risk of hospitalization and wheezing that was observed in clinical trials. (EurekAlert!)
House Dems unveil health bill, cheered on by Obama Oct 30, 2009
Uncle Walt wrote on Oct 29, 2009 8:20 PM:" forchange: You're joking, right? No, sadly, you're not. Take a look at the existing gov't owned facilities, and gov't health care workers. Unless it's a facility used by "the elite" ... EG; Walter Reed Hospital ... you'll get less care for more costs. And the reason for those $15 aspirins? People who don't pay their bills, and insurance adjustments. You can't dump all the cost on the expensive pills that aren't paid for, so you have to spread it on... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Knocking Nanoparticles Off The Socks Oct 30, 2009
(June 2, 2009) Scientists are reporting discovery of a potential new alternative to aspirin, ReoPro, and other anti-platelet agents used widely to prevent blood clots in coronary artery disease, heart attack and. (May 15, 2007) Realize it or not, it's a nano world. (Science Daily)
Daily television listings Oct 30, 2009
Karate techniques and poses; tips on surviving unexpected disasters; the life-saving power of baby aspirin. Ellen DeGeneres Show at 9 a.m. on Chs. (Boston Globe)
'The Laughing Gorilla,' by Robert Graysmith Oct 29, 2009
Graysmith's strength is painting a picture of metropolitan life in the 1920s and '30s: "In the alley below, a handful of unshaven reporters were sleeping off a bad night in their cars - arms flung out windows, fingers dangling. Copy boys began going from car to car taking orders for aspirin, coffee, and bacon and egg sandwiches.". The Gorilla Man's story is told through the eyes of San Francisco Captain of Inspectors Charles Dullea, an honest cop braced against the crippling weight of his... (San Francisco Chronicle)
