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  2. Aspirin - Wikipedia

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    A meta-analysis through 2019 said that there was an association between taking aspirin and lower risk of cancer of the colorectum, esophagus, and stomach. [139] In 2021, the U.S. Preventive services Task Force raised questions about the use of aspirin in cancer prevention.

  3. Mechanism of action of aspirin - Wikipedia

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    Reye's syndrome is a potentially fatal disease that causes numerous detrimental effects to many organs, especially the brain and liver, as well as causing hypoglycemia. [20] The exact cause is unknown, and while it has been associated with aspirin consumption by children with viral illness, it also occurs in the absence of aspirin use.

  4. Antiphospholipid syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Antiphospholipid syndrome is known for causing arterial or venous blood clots, in any organ system, and pregnancy-related complications.While blood clots and pregnancy complications are the most common and diagnostic symptoms associated with APS, other organs and body parts may be affected like platelet levels, heart, kidneys, brain, and skin.

  5. Aspirin Use May Help Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk, Study Finds

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    Overall, the risk of developing colorectal cancer over a 10-year period was 1.98% among participants who used aspirin regularly, compared with 2.95% for people who didn’t use aspirin regularly.

  6. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug - Wikipedia

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    NSAID identification on label of generic ibuprofen, an over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [1] [3] (NSAID) [1] are members of a therapeutic drug class which reduces pain, [4] decreases inflammation, decreases fever, [1] and prevents blood clots.

  7. Aspirin and Colorectal Cancer: Drug Could Lower Risk for ...

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    According to new research, taking aspirin on a regular basis may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer—especially for people with less-healthy lifestyles.

  8. Vitamin K antagonist - Wikipedia

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    They are categorised as "first-generation" anticoagulants, and have similar effects as warfarin. They have been largely superseded by second-generation anticoagulants because warfarin-resistant rodents have become more common. [6] Anisindione, fluindione, and phenindione are oral anticoagulant medicines with actions similar to warfarin. However ...

  9. Gastrointestinal bleeding - Wikipedia

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    Other causes include Mallory-Weiss tears, cancer, and angiodysplasia. [2] A number of medications are found to cause upper GI bleeds. [16] NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors increase the risk about fourfold. [16] SSRIs, corticosteroids, and anticoagulants may also increase the risk. [16] The risk with dabigatran is 30% greater than that with warfarin. [17]