One of The World's Most Used Drugs May Lower Dementia Risk – But There's a Catch
The benefit was seen in the top 20% of platelet-related genetic scores, while serious bleeding was about twice as common, researchers said.
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A new study suggests that a daily dose of aspirin may reduce the risk of dementia, but only in people with a certain genetic profile. Scientists warn of an increased risk of bleeding.
One of The World's Most Used Drugs May Lower Dementia Risk – But There's a Catch
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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a well-known non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and is widely used worldwide as an antipyretic and analgesic. A study of elderly individuals who took low doses of aspirin daily suggested that aspirin may reduce the risk of dementia in people with certain genetic profiles. Read more...
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