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Two separate research groups say they've successfully reduced cholesterol in humans by using different methods to block the angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) gene. The findings were published online May 24 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Targeting ANGPTL3 Can Significantly Lower Cholesterol

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Two trials show promise for non-statin approach to cardiovascular disease prevention
As more baby boomers age

CDC: Alzheimer’s Mortality Up 55 Percent From 1999 to 2014

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More patients also dying at home, with the caregiving burden often falling on loved ones
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Orthostatic Hypotension in T2DM Linked to Riser Type Circadian BP

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OH group had increased incidence rates of mortality, major adverse cardiac, cerebrovascular events
Fiber and/or the dietary supplement chondroitin may help reduce knee pain from arthritis

Knee Pain Relief Seen With Fiber, Chondroitin in Osteoarthritis

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Lower risk for osteoarthritis knee pain with chondroitin supplementation, higher intake of fiber
While the number of Americans hospitalized each year for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease appears to be holding steady

ATS: Mortality Down for Patients Hospitalized With COPD in U.S.

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Annual number of patients who died from COPD while in the hospital decreased 62 percent from 2005-2014
A new blood test has been developed for identifying pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma -- a step that might eventually allow earlier diagnosis

Blood Test for Earlier Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Feasible

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Test uses chip technology that analyzes circulating tumor-derived extracellular vesicles
Mepolizumab is associated with significantly more weeks in remission than placebo among patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Remission Up for Mepolizumab in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis

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Significantly more weeks of accrued remission for mepolizumab treatment versus placebo
A new interactive training module in medical ethics can help physicians to understand professional boundaries

New Interactive Module Aims to Clarify Professional Boundaries

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Module focuses on potential boundary violations relating to treating family, colleagues, receiving gifts

American Thoracic Society, May 19-24

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The American Thoracic Society's 2017 International Conference The annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society was held from May 19 to 24 in...
Both body mass index and location of excess fat on the body are good indicators of obesity-related cancer risk

Location of Body Fat Can Indicate Obesity-Related Cancer Risk

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Where fat is carried is as strong a predictor as BMI, researchers suggest