This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Effects of aspirin on risks of vascular events and cancer according to bodyweight and dose: analysis of individual patient data from randomised trials. Lancet 2018; 392: 387–399.
Published: 17th September 2018
Authors: Rothwell PM, Cook NR, Gaziano JM, Price JF, Belch JFF, Roncaglioni MC et al.
Conclusion
This elegant study shows that low dose aspirin (75-100mg) is only effective in people who weigh less than 70Kg; higher doses were only effective in those over 70Kg.
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