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Blood Vessel Constriction: A Human Response To Air Pollution
For the first time researchers have shown that air pollution negatively affects the blood vessels of
healthy humans, according to a study in Tuesday's rapid access issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Beta-Blockers Boost Survival Advantage For Women Too
Beta-blockers benefit women as much as men, according to one of the largest studies to examine
gender differences in treating heart failure, researchers report also in Tuesday's rapid access issue of Circulation: Journal of the
American Heart Association. more
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Cocaine Use Tied To Lethal Tearing Of Heart's Main Artery
Cocaine can cause a lethal tearing in the heart's main artery, a condition that should be suspected in
people treated for chest pain at urban hospitals. So says a preliminary report of study that was presented at the American Heart
Association's annual Scientific Sessions. more
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When HMOs Pay Doctors a Bonus for Holding Down Costs, Is Patient Trust Compromised?
Contrary to popular belief, patient trust of health maintenance organizations (HMOs) increases when
patients are told that their physicians are rewarded for saving money, according to a Wake Forest University study reported in
the March issue of Health Affairs. more
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Could An Aspirin A Day Help Keep Prostate Cancer Away?
A Mayo Clinic study suggests that regular use of aspirin, ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may help protect against prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death among
men in the United States. more
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