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Researchers Find That Vitamins May Prevent Repeat Blockage Of The Coronary Artery
UCSD School of Medicine cardiologists, in conjunction with the Swiss Cardiovascular Center, have
found that vitamins that cost only pennies prevent repeat blockage of the coronary artery after angioplasty. The findings were
reported in the 29 November 2001 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. more
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Ancient Chinese Folk Remedy May Hold Key To Non-Toxic Cancer Treatment
Two bioengineering researchers at the University of Washington have discovered a promising potential
treatment for cancer among the ancient arts of Chinese folk medicine. more
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Treatment Reduces Risk Of Heart Attack By 60 To 90 Percent
Treatment with a combination of statin and niacin can slash the risk of a fatal or non-fatal heart attack
or hospitalization for chest pain by 70 percent among patients who are likely to suffer heart attacks and/or death from coronary
heart disease, according to a study by University of Washington researchers in the 29 November 2001, New England Journal
of Medicine. more
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Study: Pain, Price, Insurance Delays For New Vaccines Concern Kids' Doctors
When a new vaccine to protect infants and children against meningitis, pneumonia and ear infections
was introduced last year, the public's response was overwhelming: parents clamored to get their children vaccinated, as
advertising and media coverage touted the shot's effectiveness. Within months, supplies of the vaccine had become
scarce. more
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Autism Fact Sheets Now Available From NICHD
A series of fact sheets describing the latest research findings on autism is now available from the
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). more
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