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Stroke deaths soar in poorer nations, drop in rich: study PARIS (AFP) - The incidence of strokes in low- and middle-income countries has doubled since 1970, surpassing for the first time the rate in rich nations, down by 40 percent over the same period, report two studies released Friday.   Nations:Israel France New Zealand Russia U.K. U.S.   Source:(AFP)   2009-02-20 FDA backs Vytorin after finishing study review TRENTON, N.J. - The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday patients should not stop taking Vytorin or other cholesterol-lowering drugs, based on its just-completed review of a controversial study that hammered Vytorin sales.   Source:(AP)   2009-01-09 Alzheimer's drugs double death risk in elderly LONDON - Anti-psychotic drugs commonly used to treat Alzheimer's disease may double a patient's chance of dying within a few years, suggests a new study that adds to concerns already known about such medications.   Nations:U.K.   Source:(AP)   2009-01-09 Crestor Study Will Boost Statin Demand In a study that will likely change medical practice, researchers reported that Crestor, a cholesterol-fighting statin made by AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN - News), reduced the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular disease by a surprisingly robust 45% in people who do not have high cholesterol. The patients did have high levels of a protein associated with arterial inflammation that is not routinely measured.   Nations:Australia   Source:(BusinessWeek)   2008-11-10 Study: Wider cholesterol drug use may save lives NEW ORLEANS - People with low cholesterol and no big risk for heart disease dramatically lowered their chances of dying or having a heart attack if they took the cholesterol pill Crestor, a large study found.   2008-11-09 Headlines Stroke deaths soar in poorer nations, drop in rich: study 2009-02-20 FDA backs Vytorin after finishing study review 2009-01-09 Alzheimer's drugs double death risk in elderly 2009-01-09 Crestor Study Will Boost Statin Demand 2008-11-10 Study: Wider cholesterol drug use may save lives 2008-11-09 Japanese researchers make brain tissues from stem cells 2008-11-07 Single brain cell can reactivate paralysed limbs: study 2008-10-16 FDA reviews experimental use of anemia drugs 2008-09-26 Study: Extending time of stroke drug treatment OK 2008-09-24 Study sees longterm benefit of blood-sugar control 2008-09-11 More farm deaths in heat despite Calif. crackdown 2008-08-20 Guess what? Military funds mind-reading science 2008-08-15 When Are You Most Likely to Have a Heart Attack? 2008-07-23 Mississippi remains most obese state, CDC reports 2008-07-17 Live Longer: The One Anti-Aging Trick That Works 2008-07-09 US life expectancy tops 78 as top diseases decline 2008-06-11 How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? 2008-06-11 Study likely spells end for anti-bleeding drug 2008-05-15 Most high blood pressure in developing world: study 2008-05-02 Researchers find gene defect that boosts glucose 2008-05-01 Life expectancy falls in poorer U.S. counties: study 2008-04-22 World map of metabolism finds blood pressure clues 2008-04-20 Vitamin D found to guard against artery disease 2008-04-16 Diet reduces heart attacks, strokes 2008-04-14 Seven or more eggs a week raises risk of death 2008-04-09 Relaxation skills help some skip hypertension meds 2008-04-02 Diabetes equals heart attack in later heart risk 2008-03-31 Researchers find six more diabetes genes: study 2008-03-30 US cardiologists target stress as key foe 2008-03-30 Big belly in 40s raises Alzheimer's risk in 70s 2008-03-26 Health insurers limit advanced scans 2008-03-23 Magnesium-rich foods ward off stroke in smokers 2008-03-10 Strong link between smoking and stroke in Chinese men 2008-03-07 What's on your mind? Neuroscientists may one day find out 2008-03-05 What a nightmare: Americans get too little sleep 2008-02-28 Study hints stroke drug could have wider use 2008-02-22 Study: Being fit can lower stroke risk 2008-02-22 Stroke risk higher in U.S. than Europe: study 2008-02-22 Naps, mammograms may predict stroke risk 2008-02-21 Strokes among middle-aged women triple 2008-02-21 Cut salt to keep children thin: study 2008-02-20 Memory loss declining among U.S. seniors 2008-02-20 Music hits right note for stroke patients 2008-02-20 Stem cells help rats recover function after stroke 2008-02-20 Strokes cause brain damage in three minutes, report scientists 2008-02-15 Deaths partially halt diabetes study 2008-02-07 Avandia not to blame for deaths in trial, U.S. says 2008-02-06 New treatment can clear brain clots 2008-01-29 Heavy drinking in youth tied to heart risks later 2008-01-25 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Stroke deaths soar in poorer nations, drop in rich: study 2009-02-20 US life expectancy tops 78 as top diseases decline 2008-06-11 Study sees longterm benefit of blood-sugar control 2008-09-11 Heart group kicks off fitness campaign 2007-01-08 FDA backs Vytorin after finishing study review 2009-01-09 Study: Wider cholesterol drug use may save lives 2008-11-09 Guess what? Military funds mind-reading science 2008-08-15 When Are You Most Likely to Have a Heart Attack? 2008-07-23 Mississippi remains most obese state, CDC reports 2008-07-17 How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? 2008-06-11 Diet reduces heart attacks, strokes 2008-04-14 Relaxation skills help some skip hypertension meds 2008-04-02 US cardiologists target stress as key foe 2008-03-30 What a nightmare: Americans get too little sleep 2008-02-28 Study: Being fit can lower stroke risk 2008-02-22 France best, U.S. worst in preventable death ranking 2008-01-08 China offers unproven medical treatments 2008-01-06 Restless legs ups heart disease, stroke risk 2007-12-31 Over-the-counter cholesterol drug sought 2007-12-13 Study: New heart pill beats Plavix 2007-11-04 Study finds staggering cost of treating diabetics 2007-06-19 Study: Weekend heart attacks riskier 2007-03-14 Merck suffers 2 setbacks in Vioxx cases 2006-08-17 Blood clot fiber study may aid treatment 2006-08-04 Slower breathing may lower blood pressure 2006-08-01

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