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Consumption of alcohol among women who had received primary treatment for breast cancer was not associated with increased risk of breast cancer recurrence. In fact, for non-obese patients, alcohol intake was associated with other favorable prognostic factors and improved overall survival.
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Tiotropium for uncontrolled asthma, sibutramine pulled from market, incidence and mortality data from WHI, FDA Actions.
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Dual anti-platelet therapy with aspirin and a thienopyridine, such as clopidogrel, is recommended after ST elevation myocardial infarction (MI).
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Implantable cardiac rhythm devices are being used in an increasing number of patients and, in addition, patients who receive them are living longer.
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Increases in cardiac volume in the non-pregnant state increase BNP, but little is known about pregnancy and BNP levels.
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Tiotropium for uncontrolled asthma, sibutramine pulled from market, incidence and mortality data from WHI, FDA Actions.
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Statins are a cornerstone of treatment for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Their powerful lipid-lowering and plaque-stabilization effects are well known, as is their ability to reduce myocardial infarction and death.
