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Case Notes: Aspirin

19/01/2010

Aspirin

BBC Radio 4 - Case Notes, Aspirin

Mark Porter reports on when and how aspirin can prevent diseases.

Aspirin is associated with preventing miscarriage, heart disease and cancer, but it's not for everyone. Mark Porter unpicks the confusing messages surrounding aspirin.

Aspirin is being used to prevent miscarriage, heart disease and cancer, but it's not suitable for everyone and can sometimes do more harm than good. Mark Porter unpicks the confusing messages about aspirin and when it should be taken.

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