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Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes and Supplements Outperform a Statin
Dr. George Lundberg discusses how red rice yeast and fish oil can lower LDL-C levels.
Commentary, October 2008
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Coffee -- The Good, the Bad, and the We Don't Know Yet
In his video commentary Dr Black discusses the long-term results with coffee from the Health Professionals Study and the Nurses Health Study -- good news, but why? The caffeine? The antioxidants?
Commentary, October 2008
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Classification of the Hypertriglyceridemic Patient: Are All Patients With Elevated Triglycerides at Increased Risk for Coronary Heart Disease?
Dr. Michael Miller discusses the relationship of coronary heart disease risk and hypertriglyceridemia.
Expert Column, September 2008
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Use of Combination ACE Inhibitors and ARB Therapy in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Jeffrey S. Berns, MD, from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the use of combination ACE inhibitors and ARB therapy in patients with chronic kidney disease in this video blog.
Commentary, September 2008
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The FDA Has Now Spoken: Has the Time for First-line Fixed-dose Combination Therapy Arrived?
VALUE and ASCOT showed important benefits for treating hypertension early and intensively -- in his video commentary Dr Black considers whether the FDA has drawn the appropriate conclusions.
Commentary, September 2008
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Adjuvant Therapy for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: An Expert Interview With Dr. Harold Burstein
What do clinicians need to know in 2008? Dr. Harold Burstein brings readers up to date about trastuzumab-based regimens, selecting a chemotherapy backbone, and monitoring cardiac function.
Expert Interview, September 2008
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Is Prehypertension Real, and What Can We Do About It?
In his video commentary Dr Black discusses how and why 20-year follow-up results from CARDIA should motivate clinicians to get serious about recognizing "prehypertension" in their younger patients.
Commentary, September 2008
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Have Genome-wide Association Studies Made Major Contributions?
In his video blog, Dr. Eric Topol reacts to a story published in Science Times by underscoring the value of genome-wide association studies.
Commentary, September 2008
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Finally, Weight-loss Diets that Work? Medicine Matters from Sandra Fryhofer, MD
Dr. Sandra Fryhofer reports on a study that offers support for the low-carb and Mediterranean diet. Given the obesity epidemic, how are you helping your patients lose weight?
Commentary, September 2008
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Sucking Out a Coronary Thrombus Before Stenting Seems Worthwhile
Dr. George Lundberg discusses thrombus aspirating prior to stenting.
Commentary, September 2008
