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Peripheral Arterial Disease -- A Cardiovascular Time Bomb
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People with peripheral arterial disease are six times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease within 10 years than people without PAD. The gravity of the problem has prompted professional bodies to address this situation through the development of national clinical guidelines.
The British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease
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Statin Use May Improve Survival in Kidney Transplant Recipients
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Although statin use does not significantly improve graft survival after kidney transplantation, it may improve patient survival, according to a report in the July 23rd online issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Reuters Health Information
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