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ASA 81mg Reduces Death Rate In Heart Patients

..... In people with stable heart disease, low-dose ASA reduces the occurrence of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from all causes, according to a report in the American Journal of Medicine. Although ASA also increases the risk of bleeding, the benefits outweigh the risk concludes the authors.
..... The study identified six clinical trials that included nearly 10,000 patients with stable heart-related chest pain or a history of heart attack, stroke, or mini-stroke.
..... Compared to inactive placebo treatment, ASA therapy was associated with a 13 percent reduction in the odds of dying during follow-up, a 26 percent reduction in the odds of a non-fatal heart attack, and a 25 percent reduction in the odds of stroke.
..... In a subgroup analysis, low doses of ASA (50 to 100 milligrams per day) were shown to be as effective as a higher dose (300 milligrams per day).
..... The study calculated that among 1000 patients, low-dose aspirin would prevent approximately 33 heart attacks or stroke and 14 deaths, and cause approximately 9 episodes of serious bleeding.
..... Talk to your Doctor before starting ASA preventative therapy.

.....Common medications that are used to manage allergy symptoms are antihistamines and decongestants. Antihistamines relieve mild to moderate allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, itching and runny nose. A decongestant can be used to relieve a stuffy nose caused by allergies. The best way to avoid an allergic reaction is to avoid coming in contact with your seasonal allergens.
Prevention Tips:
• Avoid the outdoors between 5-10 AM. Save outside activities for late afternoon or after a heavy rain, when pollen levels are lower.
• Keep windows in your home and car closed to lower exposure to pollen. To keep cool, use air conditioners and avoid using window and attic fans.
• Be aware that pollen can also be transported indoors on people and pets.
• Dry your clothes in an automatic dryer rather than hanging them outside. Otherwise pollen can collect on clothing and be carried indoors.

Med Manager
..... Many people today are on more than one medication and when you combine this with a busy and active life, it can lead to the confusion of properly taking your medications. Medication non-compliance is a major concern and accounts for;
• Approximately 25% of all hospital admissions among seniors
• Approximately 23% of all nursing home admissions
• Up to 10% of all hospital admissions
..... Peoples Drug Mart and Peoples Pharmacy offer a medication compliance program called “ Med Manager.”
..... The Med Manager is a medication compliance card that conveniently organizes your medications for a full week and helps you easily identify what medications are to be taken at what time of the day.