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Regular Fasting May Improve CVD Risk
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An observational study of Latter-day Saints Mormons suggests that fasting may be a key driver of reduced cardiovascular disease in this group. Medscape Medical News
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Recent Hot Information About Abacavir
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Watch as Dr. John G. Bartlett reviews recent abstracts, publications, commentary, industry response, and DHHS and NIAID communication and bulletin regarding the efficacy and risk of MI with abacavir.
Medscape HIV/AIDS
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Trouble in Trialville: Plans for Post-DES Clopidogrel Trial Get Bogged Down Over Trial Design, Leade
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Duke researchers designed the CODA trial to determine optimal clopidogrel duration post-DES but also to "evolve the regulatory landscape" for dealing with complicated device-drug regulatory approvals. But researchers, government agencies, and industry sponsors cannot necessarily agree on the trial design. Meanwhile, MATRIX registry results reinforce the urgent need for randomized clinical trial data. Heartwire
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Use of Fish Oil in ICD Patients Warrants Caution: Meta-Analysis
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A meta-analysis finds significant heterogeneity between trials, suggesting fish oil might benefit some cardiac patients but not others. Currently, say investigators, the use of fish oils in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators appears to warrant caution. Heartwire
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