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Sodium Nitrite Therapy Improves Ischemia-Induced Angiogenesis
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In a murine model of hind-limb ischemia, treatment with sodium nitrite can rapidly enhance ischemia-induced angiogenesis and restore blood flow, according to a report in the May 27th issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Reuters Health Information
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CRP Levels Predict Death in Patients With Chronic Heart Disease
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Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels at baseline and at 2-year follow-up are associated with an increased risk of MI and death in patients with chronic coronary heart disease, Israeli researchers report. Treatment with bezafibrate did not reduce CRP levels in this patient population. Reuters Health Information
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Growth Protein May Provide New Target for Prostate Cancer
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Inhibition of the signal transducer and activator of transcription 5a/b (Stat5a/b), the key mediator of prolactin effects in prostate cancer cells, kills cancer cells and inhibits xenograft growth in mice, researchers report in the March 1st issue of Clinical Cancer Research. Reuters Health Information
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