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Reduced Hospitalizations for ACS Following Smoking Ban in Scotland
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A ban that prohibits smoking in all enclosed places throughout Scotland has led to a decrease in the number of hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome, and the benefit of the smoking ban has extended to smokers, former smokers, and those who never smoked, a new study has shown. Heartwire
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Echo Contrast Agents "Safe"; FDA Should Reconsider Warnings
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A new analysis has shown that the benefits of using ultrasound contrast agents outweigh the risks. Most important, withholding the use of such agents in patients who need them can be detrimental, says the lead investigator. Reporting her findings last week, she called on the FDA to reconsider the warnings it has placed on these products. Heartwire
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