Irish scientist wins award for aspirin link to heart care
22nd Nov 2005, 07:39 GMT
Irish researchers played a central role in the story of how aspirin came to be given to reduce heart attack risk. Irish scientists showed how aspirin works in the body, how very low doses could be given and still have a positive effect, and how its benefits could be reduced if taken with popular anti-arthritis drugs.
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