New Test May Let Doctors Safely Bring Back Daily Aspirin for Older Adults

A simple new test could soon help doctors safely bring back daily aspirin use for many people. Daily aspirin was once widely given to older adults to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Doctors later stopped recommending it for many healthy older people because it caused a high risk of dangerous bleeding in the stomach and brain. Researchers are now developing a quick screening method to check a patient's individual risk before prescribing the drug. This test looks at specific markers in the body to see who can take daily aspirin safely without facing high bleeding risks. Experts hope the new approach will let patients who truly need heart protection get it without fear of severe side effects. Clinical studies on the test are currently underway to prove how well it works in real-world medical settings.