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Two gene variants may predict who will benefit from breast cancer prevention drugs

In women at high risk for breast cancer, a long-term drug treatment can cut the risk of developing the disease in half. Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health have now identified two gene variants that may predict which women are most likely to benefit from this therapy — and which should avoid it.

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THE RISE OF CHRONIC DISEASES IN AMERICA

American illnesses of the past were characterized by infectious disease and malnutrition. In our society today, we have better sanitation and vaccines that help to prevent the contraction and spread of these diseases that were once a huge problem. However on the negative end, we have an increase in processed foods and an increase in

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RACIAL DIFFERENCES IN ASPIRIN USE FOR CHD

Racial disparities exist among the population of individuals who use aspirin as a primary prevention for coronary heart disease (CHD). In 2000-2002, aspirin use among those at an increased risk of CHD was 25% among Caucasians, 14% among African Americans, 12% among Hispanics, and 14% among Chinese. After new guidelines for the use of aspirin

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ASPIRIN USE FOR DIABETICS

The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American Heart Association (AHA), and the American College of Cardiology (ACC), establish new guidelines for the use of aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes. Studies show that aspirin therapy fails to have any significant reduction of cardiovascular events among diabetic patients, however doctors should