Dr. Barry Dworkin

Meta-analysis cannot recommend ASA for primary prevention of heart disease and cancer in otherwise health people 50 years and up for lack of conclusive evvidence

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 25, 2013

Source:

Daily aspirin ‘risky’ for healthy

Reference:

Aspirin for prophylactic use in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer: a systematic review and overview of reviews

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