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Trump’s right hand is often bruised due to frequent hand-shaking and consistent aspirin therapy – which can cause bruises to appear more prominent

When you shop for over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the number of brands and labels. Many people assume that different names mean different formulas. The truth is, several leading OTC painkillers are exactly the same formula, just packaged with different branding and prices. Understanding which painkillers…

Swedish researchers find low daily dose can halve risk in post-surgery patients with specific gene mutations

Letter: For people with lower levels of the enzyme required to metabolise clopidogrel, aspirin remains the better option – a personalised approach is required, write Dr Ronnie Ramlogan, Dr Dimitri Gagliardi, Dr Luigi Venetucci, Dr Abisope Akintola, Dr Cinzia Dello Russo and Prof Sir Munir Pirmohamed

Findings from a new study challenge the long-established recommendation of using aspirin to prevent heart attacks for patients with coronary artery disease

Clopidogrel was tested against aspirin in people with coronary artery disease (CAD)

Discovery that clopidogrel is more effective blood thinner could transform health guidelines worldwide

The research also found the use of clopidogrel did not increase the risk of major bleeding, a common and serious side effect of blood thinners.

President Trump's hand bruise sparked online syphilis speculation, but doctors cite age, aspirin use, and circulation issues as the likely causes.