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New analysis estimates numbers of older US adults who may benefit from statin therapy
Jan 13, 2009 |
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Researchers estimate more than 11 million older Americans may be newly eligible for statin therapy if findings from a recently published large clinical trial are adopted into clinical practice guidelines, according to a new ...
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NIST quantifies low levels of 'heart attack risk' protein
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Nov 04, 2009 |
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Searching for a needle in a haystack may seem futile, but it's worth it if the needle is a hard-to-detect protein that may identify a person at high risk of a heart attack circulating within a haystack of ...
Insulin, metformin do not reduce inflammatory biomarkers for diabetes patients
Sep 15, 2009 |
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In patients with recent onset type-2 diabetes, treatment with insulin or the diabetes drug metformin did not reduce inflammatory biomarkers, such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, although the treatment did improve ...
Presence of gum disease may help dentists and physicians identify risk for cardiovascular disease
Nov 25, 2008 |
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Individuals reporting a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, compared to those who reported no history of periodontal disease, according ...
New findings on the role of inflammation in prevention of coronary heart disease
Nov 10, 2008 |
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This year, about 450,000 Americans will die of coronary heart disease – the leading cause of death for both men and women. Although we have made great strides in preventing and treating heart disease, we continue to explore ...
Drug trial shows dramatic reduction in hidden heart disease
Medicine & Health / Medications
Nov 09, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A Harvard-led study shows that the risk of heart attack and stroke among subjects with “silent heart disease” — and normal cholesterol levels — can be dramatically reduced by the use of an already widely ...
Study links inflammation and coagulation to non-AIDS deaths in people with HIV
Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS
Oct 21, 2008 |
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In an analysis of deaths occurring during a large international trial of treatments for HIV-positive patients, researchers have found a strong association between markers of inflammation and coagulation and increased risk ...
Study finds it pays to be heart smart if considering hormone therapy
May 22, 2008 |
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A research study has found that a simple blood test may indicate whether post-menopausal hormone therapies present an elevated risk of a heart attack. The study, part of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), sponsored by the ...
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