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2. Salicylate poisoning - Wikipedia

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   The toxic effects of salicylates have been described since at least 1877. [5] In 2004, more than 20,000 cases with 43 deaths were reported in the United States. [1] About 1% of those with an acute overdose die, while chronic overdoses may have severe outcomes. [3] Older people are at higher risks of toxicity for any given dose. [5]

3. Aspirin - Wikipedia

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   Aspirin is also used long-term to help prevent further heart attacks, ischaemic strokes, and blood clots in people at high risk. [11] For pain or fever, effects typically begin within 30 minutes. [11] Aspirin works similarly to other NSAIDs but also suppresses the normal functioning of platelets. [11] One common adverse effect is an upset ...

4. 1 in 3 older Americans take aspirin daily. What does it do?

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   Dr. Michael J. Blaha, MD, MPH, Director of Clinical Research for the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, is breaking down how exactly aspirin helps with ...

5. Adverse drug reaction - Wikipedia

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   Type A: augmented pharmacological effects, which are dose-dependent and predictable [5]; Type A reactions, which constitute approximately 80% of adverse drug reactions, are usually a consequence of the drug's primary pharmacological effect (e.g., bleeding when using the anticoagulant warfarin) or a low therapeutic index of the drug (e.g., nausea from digoxin), and they are therefore predictable.

6. Many older adults are still taking daily aspirin, even though ...

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   Some seniors across the United States continue to take a daily aspirin in the hopes of reducing their cardiovascular disease risk, even though the practice is only recommended for certain high ...

7. Daily low-dose aspirin has its benefits — and risks. Here's ...

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   This information was studied by the USPSTF when it made its decision to recommend against taking a daily aspirin, along with data from 14 other randomized controlled trials. Based on all of that ...

8. Reye syndrome - Wikipedia

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   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Surgeon General, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommend that aspirin and combination products containing aspirin not be given to children and teenagers under 19 years of age during episodes of fever-causing illnesses.

9. Many Older Adults Take Daily Aspirin to Cut Cardiovascular ...

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   Older adults are still likely to take a daily, low dose aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, even though doing so carries significant risks. Using aspirin to ward off ...