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Friday 9 November 2007
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Diesel Air Pollution Linked To Heart Attack And Stroke In Healthy Men
Written by Catharine Paddock
UK and Swedish researchers found that diesel fumes from road vehicles increased blood clots and platelets in healthy volunteers. These are symptoms closely linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke...
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Three Anemia Drugs To Get Stronger Warning Labels
Written by Catharine Paddock
Warning labels on three anemia drugs used by one million Americans undergoing chemotherapy or who have kidney failure have been strengthened to alert users about increased risk of heart attack, stroke, a worsening of their...
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Mothers With Postnatal Depression Respond Quicker To Multifaceted Approach
Written by Christian Nordqvist
Low income mothers who suffer from postnatal depression recover faster with a multifaceted approach, which includes psychoeducational groups and treatment adherence support, according to an article in this week's The Lancet...
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