Website contributor, Professor Simon Dimmitt, has returned as a guest on the podcast, This Medical Life, this time contributing to episode 32, Aspirin: From Poultices To Pills.
He was asked back because Aspirin is one of the drugs that features prominently in correct dosing research on this website.
The history of Aspirin
Podcast host, Dr Travis Brown, begins the episode with a deep dive into the history of the medicinal properties of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), stretching back over hundreds of years.
He also notes that our ancient ancestors also used Aspirin thousands of years ago, albeit, as he says, ” they had some insight into its healing properties even if the usage was misguided.”
Still learning about Aspirin – Listen to Professor Dimmitt on This Medical Life
Dr Brown notes that we are still learning about aspirin and the best ways to use it.
He then turns to Professor Dimmitt to discuss current approaches to prescribing Aspirin, including references to the evidence-based findings and dose tables from this website.
You can listen to Professor Dimmitt’s contribution in this player, below. This Medical Life can also be listened to by subscribing to the podcast using your favourite podcast listening app and searching for This Medical Life.