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Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by many different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.This article discusses describes pneumonia that occurs in a person whose ability to fight infection is greatly reduced because their i...
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You have either undergone a procedure or been diagnosed with an illness that has made you "immunocompromised.” This means that your immune system is very weak, making it difficult to fight off infection. Certain cancers, cancer treatments, HIV infection, and transplant surgery are examples of things that can make you immunocompromised. You must be very careful—even the slightest infection can carry the risk of hospitalization or death. This sheet gives precautions you can follow to protect yourself from infection. You will need to follow them until your doctor tells you that you can stop. You may need to be careful for the rest of your life.
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Aspirin is a medication given to relieve pain and reduce fever. The name"aspirin" was originally a trademark, first used when the drug was introduced in Europe in 1899.
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People at risk for heart attack or stroke will likely benefit from taking low-dose daily aspirin, but for some there are greater risks (such as ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding) that outweigh aspirin's help.
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Aspirin is a medicine that relieves pain and reduces fever.Aspirin is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains—headaches, toothaches, muscle pain, menstrual cramps, the joint pain from arthritis, and aches associated with colds an...
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Aspirin has been associated with increased likelihood of developing Reye''s syndrome when given to children with viral illness. Although Reye''s syndrome is a rare disease affecting the liver and central nervous system, alternate pain relievers are ...
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Aspirin can harm tooth dentin and enamel and should be chewed with caution.
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The benefits of aspirin for those at risk for heart disease are clear, but for women under 65 who are not at risk, there is no benefit to a daily aspirin. There is evidence that taking aspirin regularly may reduce the risk of stroke, regardless of age.
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Discusses the use of anti-inflammatory drugs in cancer prevention and cites numerous studies on the protective value of NSAIDs and coxibs to a variety of cancers.
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Aspirin is safe for some healthy women over age 65 to take to prevent stroke and heart attack, but probably not for most younger women.
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The Women's Health Study, released in March 2005, provides surprising new information about the health benefits of aspirin for women.
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A study from Spain found that a low dose of aspirin at bedtime caused a decrease in blood pressure. The researchers are not certain how this occurred, so more study is needed.
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In the wake of new research, doctors are reversing old advice to abstain from aspirin before surgery.
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I have ulcerative colitis and diabetes. My new doctor has been pushing aspirin therapy. My gastroenterologist feels that I should consider aspirin if and when there are signs that I would benefit from it and not to risk having problems with my colitis.
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A review of current guidelines for taking aspirin, for both men and women, in the wake of a recent large-scale study.
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The FDA recommends that people who take both aspirin for heart protection and ibuprofen for pain take the aspirin first, as ibuprofen can block aspirin's ability to prevent blood clots.
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How coated aspirin compares to plain aspirin and the general efficacy of aspirin.
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Aspirin helps inhibit platelets in the bloodstream during a heart attack. Chewed aspirin has been found to work the fastest.
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While abstaining from aspirin may improve senile purpura, it is not recommended for those who are worried about cardiovascular health.
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A new study suggests an aspirin before bed may lower blood pressure while protecting against heart attack and stroke.
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One of the longest-running clinical trials ever completed concludes that vitamin E and aspirin are not effective in heart disease or cancer prevention.
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Can aspirin and clopidogrel be prescribed together in a patient with coronary disease?
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I am 78, and for about 10 years, I have been taking an 81-mg aspirin every morning with a glass of grapefruit juice. I heard that it's not a good idea to drink grapefruit juice with some blood-thinning drugs. Is that true of aspirin too?
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The combination of aspirin and warfarin is prescribed to prevent clotting, but it does not have this effect in all heart disease patients, and can sometimes cause stomach bleeding.
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Although there's no cure for arthritis, the symptoms can be treated effectively in many cases. Here's a look at some proven treatments.
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Doctor dicusses effects of prolonged Advil use.
Q I have been taking two Advil tablets two or three times per day to reduce pain and inflammation in my knees. Could it be harmful to do this for an extended period of time, say a year?
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A Harvard Medical School doctor answers questions about aspirin, ibuprofen, and other common pain relievers.
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I've taken Fosamax for 11 years. My bone density has improved. One doctor I consulted told me to continue taking it, but another said it would be dangerous to do so. What should I do?
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I am 63 and have been on Fosamax for slightly over five years. I read that after five years Fosamax doesn't improve the bone density condition and that it's useless to take it any longer than that. Is this true? Is there any research on long-term use of Fosamax?
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I am 86 years old and have been taking Fosamax to strengthen my bones for nearly 10 years. A few months ago, I suddenly fainted and was later diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Did that happen because I was taking Fosamax?
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I have taken Fosamax for nearly eight years. I am in good health, with no history of falls or broken bones. Do I need to continue taking Fosamax?
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Thoracic surgery is any surgery performed in the chest(thorax).The purpose of thoracic surgery is to treat diseased or injured organs in the thorax, including the esophagus(muscular tube that passes food to the stomach), trachea(windpipe that bran...
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Thoracic surgery is the repair of organs located in the thorax, or chest. The thoracic cavity lies between the neck and the diaphragm, and contains the heart and lungs(cardiopulmonary system), the esophagus, trachea, pleura, mediastinum, chest wal...
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