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Low-dose aspirin prevents common GI cancers in Chinese adults without ASCVD

Low-dose aspirin prevents common GI cancers in Chinese adults without ASCVD

31 Mar 2022 bySarah Cheung

Low-dose aspirin reduces risks of some common gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including colorectal cancer (CRC) and gastric cancer (GC), in Chinese without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), compared with paracetamol, the first population-wide study from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has shown.

31 Mar 2022
DOACs, LMWH prevent VTE, but increase bleeding, in major noncardiac surgery

DOACs, LMWH prevent VTE, but increase bleeding, in major noncardiac surgery

30 Mar 2022 byStephen Padilla

Use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) appears to reduce venous thromboembolism (VTE) in major noncardiac surgery compared with no active treatment, a study has shown. However, it may also increase major bleeding to a similar extent.

30 Mar 2022
What makes kids more susceptible to community-acquired severe pneumonia?

What makes kids more susceptible to community-acquired severe pneumonia?

30 Mar 2022

Community-acquired severe pneumonia is more likely to develop in young boys and children with severe stunting, reports a recent study. Fever, illness duration, and a history of prior medical care are also important predictive factors for severe pneumonia.

30 Mar 2022