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Weight loss drug shows promise for helping those with coronary heart disease

Added: July 15, 2008 | Time 02:19 | Views: 174

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States. Coronary artery disease often occurs in obese adults and is very difficult to treat. Researchers have been studying whether a drug approved outside the U.S. for weight loss could also help slow the progression of coronary heart disease and the results appear promising.

Topics: Cardiovascular Disease

Tags: coronary Heart Disease, jama report, Weight loss drug

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factor says:14 weeks ago | Reply

very interesting. i wonder when this medication will be available in the US.

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