Does daily aspirin help seniors stay healthy longer?
Effect of Aspirin on Disability-free Survival in the Healthy Elderly
doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1800722High Quality
Methodology score · 88/100
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Scientists tested if taking a tiny aspirin every day helps older people live longer without getting sick, confused, or unable to do daily tasks.
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McNeil JJ, Woods RL, Nelson MR, Reid CM, Kirpach B, Wolfe R, Storey E, Shah RC, Lockery JE, Tonkin AM, Newman AB, Williamson JD, Margolis KL, Ernst ME, Abhayaratna WP, Stocks N, Fitzgerald SM, Orchard SG, Trevaks RE, Beilin LJ, Donnan GA, Gibbs P, Johnston CI, Ryan J, Radziszewska B, Grimm R, Murray AM, ASPREE Investigator Group