Patients with multiple myeloma are at significantly increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), particularly in the first year after diagnosis. Numerous disease- and patient-related factors ...

Myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) is a heterogeneous condition with diverse underlying causes, including atherosclerotic and nonatherosclerotic mechanisms. A ...

Over-the-counter pain relievers can provide short-term relief for issues like headaches and muscle aches, but should not be used for more than a few days without consulting a doctor. It’s important to ...

CLINICAL QUESTION: Does apixaban reduce the risk of stroke or systemic embolism compared to aspirin in patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation and elevated stroke risk? BACKGROUND: Subclinical ...

Introduction Pre-eclampsia (PEC) is a morbid and potentially lethal complication of pregnancy and is more common in women with risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, autoimmune disease, kidney ...

The following is a summary of “Aspirin 162 mg vs 81 mg for preeclampsia prophylaxis in high-risk obese individuals: a comparative effectiveness open-label randomized trial (ASPREO),” published in the ...

Among over 12,000 patients in 11 high-risk groups, there were no differences in the prevention of pulmonary embolism, proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or bleeding complications between those ...

In a large, long-term trial, cilostazol was as effective as aspirin at preventing recurrent stroke and was associated with fewer hemorrhages. Antiplatelet drugs have an established role in secondary ...

Two different aspirin dosages have no sex-specific differences in safety and effectiveness for secondary prevention of ASCVD. Sex-specific differences in the effectiveness and safety of different ...