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A daily aspirin may lead to anemia in older adults, study says
- Low-Dose aspirin was found to be associated with a 20% increased incidence of anemia and decline in ferritin in healthy older adults in a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
- The study followed over 18,000 adults aged 65 and over from the US and Australia, with half taking aspirin while the other half were given a placebo for around five years.
- Aspirin may contribute to an increased risk of anemia through occult blood loss, resulting in anemia, suggesting doctors should consider monitoring hemoglobin levels in patients who are using aspirin and have multiple risk factors.
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Increase in Incident Anemia Seen With Low-Dose Aspirin in Older Adults
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For older adults, low-dose aspirin is associated with increased incident anemia and a decrease in ferritin when compared with placebo, according to a study published online June 20 in the Annals of Internal…
Low-dose aspirin may increase anaemia risk in healthy older adults: study
A new study analysing data from the landmark ASPREE trial has found that prolonged daily aspirin use increases the risk of anaemia by 20 per cent in people mostly aged 70 and over. The results have prompted researchers to suggest that regular monitoring for anaemia be considered for older adults who take low-dose aspirin, and if older adults have concerns about their health or medications they should discuss them with their GP.
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