That there is a link between inflammation and atherosclerosis is no longer in dispute. Whether modulation of inflammation might change the process of atherosclerosis, or even better, reduce vascular endpoints, remains a challenging question.
Two recent large studies have looked at the effects of various inhaler combinations on outcomes in patients with COPD.
Has there been any progress in extracting information about the fetal chromosomes status from maternal blood samples?
E3N is a French prospective cohort study initiated in 1990. The participants are members of an insurance plan that covers mostly teachers.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease in US women. Its prevalence rises sharply after sexual debut and peaks between ages 20 and 29; prevalence is lower in older women.
The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) investigators conducted a secondary analysis of the two canceled clinical trial arms.
The Estrogen and ThromboEmbolism Risk (ESTHER) study is a case-control study performed with cases from 8 French hospitals and controls from the general population.
