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Coronary artery disease is among the most common causes of disability and death. Often, by the time symptoms occur, the process may already be far advanced. Frequently,t he first symptom of coronary artery disease is heart attack and sudden death. Dangerous coronary artery disease may be present in individuals that…

A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that the risk of cardiovascular disease is significantly higher in people with prediabetes. These individuals were found to have up to a 25-30% higher incidence of cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, and stroke as compared to normal populations.…

A large scale review of the current findings shows that the cardiovascular benefits of statin therapy far outweighs the risks. Exaggerated claims about adverse effects may be responsible for needlessly discouraging statin use by patients who are at increased risk for cardiovascular events. The review was conducted by researchers who…

Low calcium can predispose to bone fracture and low Vitamin D has been implicated in a variety of disease states and conditions. There have been disagreements regarding safety and value of calcium and vitamin D supplements for fracture prevention. According to experts, supplementation with calcium together with vitamin D can modestly…

  WorldPath Health MEDICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, CAMBRIDGE, MA, November 22, 8:45 AM: Prevention of the onset of Type II Diabetes is critical to good health and longevity. A new study indicates that a high-protein, moderate-carbohydrate diet may help improve glucose tolerance and other metabolic parameters in…

There has been much speculation in recent years concerning the benefit of screening colonoscopy in the elderly. A large US population-based study recently found that screening colonoscopy had a modest benefit in preventing colorectal cancer (CRC) in individuals  70-74 years of age and a smaller benefit for those  75-79 years…

Coronary artery disease (CAD) of the left main coronary artery has traditionally been treated surgically with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) even though some trials have demonstrated similar outcomes using percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using stents. A recent study showed that PCI with drug-eluting stent placement is non-inferior to coronary…

  WorldPath Health MEDICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, CAMBRIDGE, MA, November 6, 7:00 AM: The management of diabetes is extremely important and control of blood levels of glucose is closely tied to prevention of complications of the disease. Management of type I diabetes in particular remains challenging despite…

  WorldPath Health MEDICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN – URGENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, CAMBRIDGE, MA, November 4, 9:00 AM: Journal of American Medicine Pediatrics reported that the Zika infection during pregnancy may be linked to “a distinct pattern of birth defects” being referred to as “congenital Zika syndrome.” Researchers from the Centers for…

  WorldPath Health mourns the loss of the revered King of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died on October 13, 2016. The King was born at WorldPath affiliate Mount Auburn Hospital on December 5, 1927. He was the longest reigning monarch born on American soil having reigned in Thailand for…