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Men With Rheumatoid Arthritis at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Events
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Title Men With Rheumatoid Arthritis at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574546?src=rss
Description Results of a study published in the April 15th issue of the American Journal of Cardiology indicate that men older than 50 years of age with rheumatoid arthritis have an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Rheumatology
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Date May 19, 2008
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