Coronary heart disease in women - an ounce of prevention
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Prevention is key to reducing the incidence of coronary heart disease in women, which has been linked to poor diet, smoking, and overweight. A healthy lifestyle and hormone-replacement therapy can reduce the risk and slow the progression of coronary disease in women.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2000
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Phenotype and course of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome
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A study to examine cases of children suffering from Hutchinson-Guilford progeria syndrome, a degenerative disease and lamin A being the gene carrying it is conducted. Results indicate that the lamin A gene is vital to help develop the understanding of ageing.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2008
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Pharmacogenomics - ready for prime time?
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The increasing attention that pharmacogenomics is gaining among the medical fraternity is discussed. Clinicians anticipate a specific drug in measured doses for a specific ailment without any effect on the rest of the body will soon be a reality.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2008
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