Medical Brief

Is it too risky to take a daily aspirin?

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Aspirin risk in patients without cardiovascular disease — trials review - Medical Brief A systematic review of large trials found that among those with no known history of cardiovascular disease, regular aspirin use was associated with a 11% lower risk of CV events but also with a 43% increase in major bleeding episodes. No effect was seen with on new cancer diagnoses or deaths. The sy...

Could Botox cure migraines?

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Botox jabs reduce frequency of chronic migraines — French meta-analysis - Medical Brief A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections in reducing the frequency of chronic migraine headaches, concludes a French meta-analysis. Based on meta-analysis of pooled clinical trial data, botulinum toxin is superior to inactive placebo for preventive treatmen...