Coronary artery disease
Results of new analyses found that ACTOS(R) (pioglitazone HCl), an oral antidiabetic medication, significantly reduced the risk of recurrent stroke in high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Gene Holds Clues to Heart Disease
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30 (HealthDay News) — Variations in a gene that acts as a “switch” to turn on other genes could boost the risk of heart disease, an international study finds.
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USA’s Top Hospitals Harming Patients By Serving Fast Food, Says American Medical Student Association
Doctors consistently advise their patients to consume less of the artery-clogging fast foods that contribute to Americans’ rising obesity rates and declining health. However, a new study reveals that four in ten university-affiliated hospitals serve brand-name fast food from such vendors as Krispy Kreme, Burger King, Wendy’s and McDonald’s. [click link for full article]
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Delta Dental offers upgraded plans
Stevens Point-based Delta Dental of Wisconsin is rolling out an optional dental insurance plan upgrade that encourages more visits to the dentist for pregnant women and patients with diabetes or periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth.
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Update on Saturday’s seminar on women and heart disease
The phone number listed for more information on Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center’s seminar on women and heart disease on page B1 of Friday’s Tribune is incorrect. The correct number is 800-483-6387.
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New Analyses Show ACTOS(R) (pioglitazone HCl) Reduced Risk Of Secondary Stroke By Almost 50 Percent In High-Risk Type 2
Results of new analyses foundthat ACTOS(R) (pioglitazone HCl), an oral antidiabetic medication,significantly reduced the risk of recurrent stroke in high-risk patientswith type 2 diabetes. The findings were presented today in a late-breaker session at the World Congress of Cardiology in Barcelona. [click link for full article]
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