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New analysis finds lung cancer screening reduces rates of lung cancer-spec
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 11 (ANI): Low-dose CT screening methods may prevent one death per 250 at-risk adults screened, according to a meta-analysis of eight randomised controlled clinical trials of lung cancer screening.
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Study finds aspirin reduces risk of death in hospitalized Covid-19 patient
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 7 (ANI): A new study led by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), has found that hospitalised Covid-19 patients who were taking a daily low-dose aspirin to protect against cardiovascular disease had a significantly lower risk of compl
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Aspirin use reduces risk of death in hospitalised COVID-19 patients
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 2 (ANI): Hospitalised COVID-19 patients who were taking a daily low-dose aspirin to protect against cardiovascular disease had a significantly lower risk of complications and death compared to those who were not taking aspirin, according to a new study led by resear
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A daily dose of aspirin does not mitigate dementia
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): According to a recent study taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems triggered by mild cognitive impairment or probable Alzheimer's disease, nor does it slow down the rate of cognitive decline.
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An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 26 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have found that taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems caused by mild cognitive impairment or probable Alzheimer's disease, nor does it slow the rate of cognitive declin
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Study reveals low-dose aspirin reduces liver cancer risk
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 15 (ANI): Adults who took low-dose aspirin were less likely to develop liver cancer and die from the liver disease-related causes, suggests a recent study.
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Low-dose aspirin mitigates liver cancer risk: Study
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 13 (ANI): Among adults at high risk of liver cancer, those who took low-dose aspirin were less likely to develop the disease or to die from liver-related causes.
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Low-dose aspirin administration helps in reducing preterm birth risk
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 24 (ANI): Low-doses of aspirin on a daily basis can help reduce preterm birth risks among first-time pregnant. The medication can be administered from the sixth week until the 36th week.
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Researchers discover new method to reduce chemo doses for patients
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 30 (ANI): Chemotherapy, which is a saviour for many cancer patients, is a painful treatment to undergo following which many patients quit it midways.
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Aspirin not recommended for healthy people over 70: Study
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Sep 1 (ANI): Low-dose aspirin does not prolong disability-free survival of healthy people over 70, even in those at the highest risk of cardiovascular disease, finds a study.
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Less chemotherapy effective for older patients with stomach cancer
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 16 (ANI): For older patients with advanced stomach or oesophageal cancer, less chemotherapy might prove to be more effective with fewer side effects like diarrhoea and lethargy, a new study has revealed.
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Prolonged exposure to low-dose radiation could increase the risk of hypert
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 5 (ANI): A study has revealed that prolonged exposure to low-dose radiation could increase the risk of hypertension, a known cause of stroke and heart ailments.
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