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The World Congress of Cardiology was held in Beijing on 16 June to 19 June, 2010. Below are links to ProCor's coverage of the conference...
Objectively measured secondhand smoke exposure and risk of cardiovascular disease
Increased risk of CVD death from secondhand smoke exposure is, in part, explained by an inflammatory process that has been described with exposure to SHS...
Integrated non-communicable disease control program in a northern part of India
Integrated NCD control programs are feasible through health services in a low resources setting by capacity building of health staff, logistic support, provision of essential drugs and by adopting a health promotion model focusing on common risk factors in different settings...
Tobacco smoke exposure in nonsmoking hospitality workers before and after a state smoking ban
This study adds to the current research on smoke exposure as it found that a tobacco-specific carcinogen (NNAL) decreased after a smoking ban was implemented...
Nut consumption and blood lipid levels
Increased consumption of nuts, most commonly walnuts and almonds, can result in reduced serum lipid levels, particularly total cholesterol and HDL-C...
