Aspirin prodrugs formed by derivatization at the benzoic acid group are very difficult to obtain because the promoiety accelerates the rate of hydrolysis by plasma esterases at the neighboring acetyl ...

Yet aspirin is a valuable tool for people who want to do everything they can to prevent heart attacks and stroke. After seeing her doctor, Sandra Rose decided she was one of them.

As low-dose prophylactic aspirin therapy becomes common among older people, potential risks that are associated with such treatment assume increasing importance. In particular, some clinicians are ...

Objectives This review provides insights into the potential for aspirin to preserve bone mineral density (BMD) and reduce fracture risk, building knowledge of the risk-benefit profile of aspirin.

Citation: P2Y12 drugs may be better than aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke in patients with coronary artery disease (2025, June 4) retrieved 22 June 2025 from https://medicalxpress.com ...

Economic biofuel production requires high sugar yields during biomass pretreatment, however, the chemical and structural features of biomass can be obstructive toward efficient xylose hydrolysis. Here ...

Objectives The use of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease in vasospastic angina (VSA) patients without significant stenosis has yet to be investigated. This study aimed to investigate the ...

Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2012;10(4):433-439. This article suggests the need to reconsider the benefits of using aspirin in stroke prevention, especially in low-risk patients or patients not ...

Background: Approximately 50% of patients with colorectal cancer develop liver metastases, and while surgical resection improves survival, over half experience recurrence. Evidence from laboratory and ...

BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia is a challenging pregnancy disorder to treat, and current preventive measures are not always effective. Aspirin is prescribed as a preventive agent for pregnant women who are ...

A recent study found that aspirin therapy (100 milligrams per day) can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events among people who are at high risk due to elevated Lp(a) (European Heart Journal ...