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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Atrovent stories: 1 news summaries

 Lung Drugs Linked
 to Heart Risks: Study

Treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease targeted

Sep 24, 08 4:04 PM CDT
(Newser) - Two medications widely prescribed to emphysema and chronic bronchitis sufferers significantly increase the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular disease, USA Today reports. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed a 53% increased risk of heart attacks and an 80% increased risk of cardiovascular death... More »

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