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15 Oct 09

Calcium scans may be effective screening tool for heart disease | Science Blog

"LOS ANGELES (September 29, 2009) -- A simple, non-invasive test appears to be an effective screening tool for identifying patients with silent heart disease who are at risk for a heart attack or sudden death. Coronary artery calcium scans can be done without triggering excessive additional testing and costs, according to the multi-center EISNER (Early Identification of Subclinical Atherosclerosis by Noninvasive Imaging Research) study, led by investigators at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute. The findings appear in today's issue of the findings appear in today's issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology."

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10 Jun 09

Lipoprotein(a) Linked to Heart Attacks

June 9, 2009 -- Genetic testing confirms that high levels of a type of cholesterol known as lipoprotein(a) are associated with an increased risk for heart attacks, but the clinical implications of the finding are unclear.

Lipoprotein(a) has long been suspected of contributing to cardiovascular risk. But this new research offers the strongest evidence yet identifying it as an independent risk factor for heart attack.

The study appears in the June 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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06 Mar 09

Type II Diabetes Alternative Treatments

Alternative Medicine Blog offers complete information on all types of alternative medicines available for treatment. Know more about various alternative treatment methods like message therapy, acupuncture, hypnosis, yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, homeopathy, Reiki, aromatherapy, and many other alternative health methods.

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