diets rich in saturated fats, trans fats (hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils), and high glycemic index foods stimulate inflammation. In contrast, adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet (monounsaturated fatty acids from olive oil, fruits and vege
This study suggests, but can't prove, that omega-3 fats reduce levels of inflammation. But it offers one more reason to eat seafood a few times a week without worrying that the soy oil in your salad dressing will cancel out the seafood's benefits.
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A major limitation of percutaneous therapy (PCI) for the treatment of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) is the inability to cross with a wire. We report successful recanalization of a CTO using Intraluminal Wire (tm)...
Patients with cancer-related anaemia generally have a poor prognosis. Evidence suggests that an effective erythropoietic protein (epoetin)-mediated haemoglobin (Hb) response provides marked improvement in quality of life (QoL)...the use of an agent which
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