(August 12, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Massachusetts - Patients with colorectal cancer who take aspirin have a reduced risk of dying from the disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. For over 20 years, researchers followed nearly 1, 300 men and women with non-metastatic colorectal cancer. Results showed that patients who regularly took aspirin after their diagnosis were 30% less likely to die from the disease. 

From New York – According to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, childhood cancer survivors who have been treated with radiation therapy may be at an increased risk of developing a chronic health condition later in life. Researchers studied over 8, 500 children who had survived cancer and had been treated with total body or abdominal radiation. Nearly 75% of survivors developed a chronic health condition later in life, with 2.5% of patients developing diabetes. 

And finally, from Washington – According to a report released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, many older drivers are unaware of the dangers that their medications potentially pose. The organization conducted interviews with 630 drivers aged 56 to 93. Nearly 80% of interviewees were on at least one medication, while only 28% were aware that their prescriptions could potentially inhibit their ability to drive

For Insidermedicine In 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.