Episodes
Tuesday Dec 22, 2015
An Aspirin a Day to Prevent Colon CA
Tuesday Dec 22, 2015
Tuesday Dec 22, 2015
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?
Friday Oct 30, 2015
Taking a CHANCE on Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin to Prevent Stroke Recurrence
Friday Oct 30, 2015
Friday Oct 30, 2015
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.
Sunday Jun 21, 2015
Intensive Antiplatelet Therapy - Is Extended Therapy Worth It?
Sunday Jun 21, 2015
Sunday Jun 21, 2015
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.