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Statin use not linked to cancer
August 22nd 2008NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although lower levels of LDL-cholesterol seem to correlate with higher rates of cancer, treatment with statin agents does not increase the risk of malignant neoplasia, according to a report in the August 20th online issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Predictors of premature gonadal failure in women with lupus identified
August 21st 2008NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In addition to cyclophosphamide use, higher disease activity levels and Texan-Hispanic ethnicity predict a shorter time to premature gonadal failure in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), research shows.
Upfront thrombus aspiration during PCI may improve outcomes
August 21st 2008NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Upfront thrombus aspiration during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) may improve outcomes in patients with ST-segment-elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI), according to a report in the August Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions.