03Apr/13

Heart Failure, A Later-Life Disease, Affects Whites More Than Blacks – ThirdAge


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Heart Failure, A Later-Life Disease, Affects Whites More Than Blacks
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U.S. black men have a lower risk of heart failure, but that’s because black men die sooner and heart failure is a disease of the elderly, researchers say. “Heart failure is a disease of the aging, and on average, black men in America tend to have
Heart Failure Risk Similar In Both White And Black Races: StudyHuffington Post

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03Apr/13

College football: Mentor, Toledo programs come together to help Ben Pike's … – News-Herald.com

College football: Mentor, Toledo programs come together to help Ben Pike’s
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The practice begins at 6 p.m. Admission is free but donations benefitting Barrett, who is scheduled to receive a stem cell transplant Thursday in St. Louis, will be accepted at the gate. Pike said in a phone interview Wednesday that he’s flying from St

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03Apr/13

Ottawa doctors optimistic about new MS treatment – CBC.ca


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Ottawa doctors optimistic about new MS treatment
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Ottawa doctors have developed a new treatment for multiple sclerosis that they say has eliminated the disease in 70 per cent of their patients. Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease where the body’s immune system attacks itself, causing damage to the
Four years after experimental MS treatment, West Island doc hopefulCTV News

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03Apr/13

To Your Health: Consider a final act of love and generosity – SouthtownStar


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To Your Health: Consider a final act of love and generosity
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As I sat down and prepared for the meeting, I received news that John had suffered a devastating complication and was in a coma that later progressed to brain death. One of our surgeons suggested that we approach his family about organ donation.
From the editor: I’m a donorLas Cruces Sun-News
KATHY VOCHOSKA: Save a life — sign up as an organ and tissue donorBakersfield Californian

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