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April 01, 2021
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Top news of March: CV impact of nutrition, COVID-19, psychedelics and more

Top news of March: CV impact of nutrition, COVID-19, psychedelics and more

Healio and Cardiology Today present the most-read cardiology articles for the month of March.

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March 08, 2021
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HF, COVID-19 therapies among those featured in ACC.21 late-breakers

HF, COVID-19 therapies among those featured in ACC.21 late-breakers

The American College of Cardiology announced its lineup of late-breaking clinical trials selected for presentation at its virtual 2021 Scientific Session.

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March 08, 2021
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Aspirin, SSRI use linked with reduced CRC risk

Aspirin, SSRI use linked with reduced CRC risk

The use of aspirin and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, either as monotherapy or in combination, was associated with reduced risk for colorectal cancer, according to study results.

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March 08, 2021
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Top in cardiology: Benefits of fruits and vegetables, proper aspirin and statin use

Top in cardiology: Benefits of fruits and vegetables, proper aspirin and statin use

A new study demonstrated a nonlinear inverse relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and overall mortality. It was the top story in cardiology last week.

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March 03, 2021
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More patient education needed to ensure proper use of aspirin, statins in older patients

More patient education needed to ensure proper use of aspirin, statins in older patients

Many adults aged at least 75 years are taking aspirin for primary CVD prevention despite lack of evidence, whereas many are not taking statins for primary CVD prevention despite strong evidence, researchers reported.

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February 24, 2021
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Aspirin use may prolong survival for older patients with bladder, breast cancers

Aspirin use may prolong survival for older patients with bladder, breast cancers

Any aspirin use and aspirin use at least three times per week appeared associated with improvements in survival outcomes among older adults with bladder and breast cancers, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

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February 08, 2021
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Effects of rivaroxaban plus aspirin consistent regardless of BMI, weight: COMPASS

Effects of rivaroxaban plus aspirin consistent regardless of BMI, weight: COMPASS

The effects found with low-dose rivaroxaban plus aspirin are consistent regardless of patient BMI and weight, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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February 03, 2021
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Long-term, regular aspirin use linked to lower colorectal cancer mortality

Long-term, regular aspirin use linked to lower colorectal cancer mortality

Long-term, regular use of aspirin before diagnosis appeared associated with lower colorectal cancer-specific mortality, according to results of an observational study published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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January 25, 2021
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Low-dose aspirin improves chances of pregnancy after miscarriage

Low-dose aspirin improves chances of pregnancy after miscarriage

Women with previous pregnancy losses who adhered to a low-dose aspirin regimen while trying to conceive had better outcomes than women who received placebo, results from a per protocol analysis of a randomized trial showed.

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December 22, 2020
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Low-dose aspirin led to low risk of VTE after shoulder arthroplasty

Low-dose aspirin led to low risk of VTE after shoulder arthroplasty

Use of low-dose aspirin yielded a low risk of venous thromboembolism and medication-associated complications after primary shoulder arthroplasty, according to results presented at the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting.

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