The evidence is overwhelming that inflammation is a central factor in cardiovascular disease, by far the world’s biggest killer.
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Some Patients Resistant to Action of Aspirin
The response to aspirin is sub-optimal in many patients.
Read More »High Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Fish Intake Reduces CHD, Sudden Death
Omega-3 fatty acid intake is shown to be associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in women, and of sudden death in men, in two new reports released last week.
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Improving diabetes care in the United States is a topic of concern.
Read More »Issue 112 Item 20 Advanced Glycation End Products Associated with Endothelial Dy
Can treating AGEs lead to a reduction of endothelial dysfunction?
Read More »Issue 136 Item 12 Cost Effectiveness Options for Treating Type 2 Diabetes
Intensified hypertension control appears to be the most cost effective
Read More »Issue 136 Item 1 Diuretics Best at Lowering Coronary Risk in Hypertensive Patien
Amlodipine and lisinopril were both associated with worse cardiovascular outcomes in hypertensive patients than were less expensive diuretics.
Read More »Issue 136 Item 11 Liver Function Testing Crucial with Thiazolidinediones, New Gu
Testing frequency might be safely modified or reduced based on the particular drug prescribed and trends in (ALT) levels.
Read More »Issue 136 Item 10 Eating Fish Just Once a Month Cuts Stroke by 40 Percent
Even eating McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish has impact.
Read More »Issue 136 Item 9 HIGH-DOSE Statins Benefit Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
New study finds that Type 2 diabetics significantly lowered their level of C reactive protein with high doses of statins.
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