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Episodes
Dec 22, 2015
Dec 22, 2015
11 min
Several studies have evaluated the correlation between low-dose aspirin and NSAID use and the development of colorectal cancer. In 2007, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against the use aspirin for the prevention of colorectal cancer in most adults. However, there is mounting evidence that daily, long-term aspirin use may prevent colorectal cancer in patients aged 50-69. Could something as simple as an aspirin a day prevent colon CA?
Oct 30, 2015
Oct 30, 2015
7 min
The CHANCE (Clopidogrel in High risk patients with Acute Non-disabling Cerebrovascular Events) trial investigators examine whether patients who have a TIA or mini-stroke should receive aspirin AND clopidogrel to reduce the risk of recurrent stroke.
Jun 21, 2015
Jun 21, 2015
15 min
Our guests - Dr. Cortney Mospan and Dr. Augustus (Rob) Hough - critically examine the results of the DAPT and PEGASUS-TIMI 54 studies and explain how the results should be applied in practice.