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...the benefits and minimise any potential hazard, it may generally be prudent to wait until a heart attack patient's condition has stabilised before starting beta-blocker therapy." Professor Liu Lisheng of the Fuwai Hospital, co-chair of the study's steering committee, emphasised the value of such internat...Study examines consequences of Thailand's 'war on drugs'
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... levels of HDL cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, may contribute to premature heart disease in children ...ne that regulates the metabolism of fat and sugar, may be linked to the disease process and prove helpful in finding treatments. Progeria is a rare, fata...Violence exposure and traumatic stress reactions can lead to poor health in children
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