Thomas Gaziano, Brigham & Womens’ Hospital, Boston REFERENCE: Lancet 2006; 368: 679-86 Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death in less developed nations but it can be prevented
Thomas Gaziano, Brigham & Womens’ Hospital, Boston
REFERENCE: Lancet 2006; 368: 679-86
Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death in less developed nations but it can be prevented cost effectively, according to a study published in the Lancet. A team from the US and South Africa developed a model to test the use of multi-drug regimens (which could be combined in so called “polypills”) to see whether they would be effective and cheap enough, and fulfill World Health Organisation guidelines.Thomas Gazianotold Derek Thorne about their findings.
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