30Sep/13

Liver doctors seek hepatitis C screens for baby boomers – CBC.ca


Toronto Star

Liver doctors seek hepatitis C screens for baby boomers
CBC.ca
In North America, hepatitis C is the most common indication for liver transplantation, a previous study suggests. “Canada should follow the lead of the U.S. and begin birth-cohort screening for HCV infection, even if only to collect the data that we
National screening strategy for hepatitis C urged for CanadaEurekAlert (press release)

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30Sep/13

DASH diet benefits heart failure patients – Health24.com


Times of India

DASH diet benefits heart failure patients
Health24.com
After three weeks of following this diet, patients saw a drop in blood pressure similar to that achieved by taking blood pressure medications, according to the study presented Tuesday at a Heart Failure Society of America meeting. “Our work suggests
Healthy Eating Benefits Heart Failure Patients, Study SaysHealth.com
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