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Generic drugs to treat hypertension, heart failure could help NHS save £200 million News-Medical-Net Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:17 AM PST Using a generic drug to treat hypertension and heart failure, instead of branded medicines from the same class, could save the UK National Health Service (NHS) at least £200 million in 2011 without any real reduction in clinical benefits. Fenugreek extract may ease heart-burn: Frutarom study Nutraingredients.com Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:13 AM PST “In this study, for multiple types of assessments of heartburn symptom prevention, a water soluble fiber fraction of fenugreek was more effective than placebo, and similarly effective as a positive control (ranitidine),” wrote researchers, led by Dr Robert DiSilvestro from Ohio-based Columbus Nutraceuticals Consulting Inc. Business Briefs: Local physician earns special heart certification The Doings Western Springs Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:13 AM PST The nationally known Heart and Vascular Institute of Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn has grown in recognition now that two of its physicians have joined only 225 other heart experts nationwide in becoming the first group to achieve diplomate status from the American Board of Internal Medicine for Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. Stars talk to Walters about heart surgeries Worcester Telegram & Gazette Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:09 AM PST NEW YORK - It comes as no surprise that the legendarily competitive Barbara Walters was able to land former President Bill Clinton, David Letterman, Robin Williams and Regis Philbin for her ABC News special this week. Mental health fair brings message of hope Kern Valley Sun Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:50 AM PST Susan BarrKern Valley Sun Brutally honest, heart wrenching, and inspiring are all words that describe stories shared by several young speakers at last Saturday’s Mental Health Awareness Fair. First lady: Go red for women Reno Gazette-Journal Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:41 AM PST First lady Kathleen Sandoval urged Nevada women of all ages to join her in the fight against their main cause of death -- heart disease -- during the kickoff Wednesday of this year's Go Red for Women campaign. Revolutionary heart apparatus gives city councilman and others new lease on life from atrial fibrillation The Argonaut Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:24 AM PST For the approximately 2.5 million Americans who suffer from atrial fibrillation, drugs and electroshock to the heart may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the innovation of a Santa Monica doctor and the wonders of modern medical technology. Charlie Sheen told staff 'don't call 911' hours before he was rushed to hospital Daily Mail Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:20 AM PST The actor compared himself to infamous womaniser and heavy drinker Errol Flynn, who died at the young age of 50 of a heart attack after a binge in Canada. Drugs guided by magnets could help fight heart disease Vancouver Sun Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:10 AM PST University of B.C. scientists are conducting research into drugs that would be guided by magnets -- placed inside and outside the body -- to areas needing treatment. Roads treacherous for emergency crews, too The Courier News Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:41 AM PST I woke up early Wednesday morning to a view of snowdrifts through the back bedroom window and an annoying twinge on one side of my chest.Not that I seriously thought I was having a heart attack, but the momentary discomfort made me think about those who truly were having some sort of medical emergency in this storm of record proportions.If regular folks were getting stuck in the blizzard ...

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