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Estrogen Hampers Lp(a) Use for Risk Prediction
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Title Estrogen Hampers Lp(a) Use for Risk Prediction
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576898?src=rss
Description The utility of lipoprotein(a) in predicting future risk for heart disease is markedly attenuated among women taking hormone therapy, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Jul 2, 2008
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