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The Old Time Pain Reliever-Aspirin () 1-77
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Aspirin is the most commonly used drug to relieve pain.
People all over the world take this medicine.
Aspirin was developed 100 years ago by Felix Hoffmann
Bayer. It was used widely until the 1960s when its use
declined because other medications had been developed.
In 1985, researchers reported that aspirin could reduce
the risk of a second heart attack by 20%. As a result of
this finding, aspirin has regained its popularity. It is now
recommended for the prevention of first heart attacks,
especially among people who
Researchers are also finding that aspirin may lower the
risk of colon cancer and possibly lessen mental decline.
Aspirin has some side effects, such as stomach upset and
bleeding. It is important that patients understand these
are at greatest
risk.
side effects and balance the benefits and risks of taking this
drug.
In the next hundred years we may find even more uses
for aspirin.
NOTES: colon cancer |結腸ガン」 stomach upset 「胃の不快感」