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Bypass Or Angioplasty No Better Than Drug Therapy In Reducing Deaths Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes And Heart Disease
There is no difference in mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes and stable heart disease who received prompt bypass surgery or angioplasty compared to drug therapy alone, according to a landmark study focused exclusively on patients with both conditions. The study, which was led by investigators at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, published in the June 11 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the American Diabetes Association 69th Scientific Sessions, also found that while prompt bypass in patients with more severe heart disease did not lower mortality, it lowered their risk of subsequent major cardiac events.
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HIV Testing Kits To Be Distributed To Residents In Washington, D.C., This Week
On Wednesday, a national HIV testing campaign called "Don"t?Guess?Test!" is making a "controversial move" by distributing free HIV testing kits that have not been approved by FDA in the lead up to National HIV Testing Day on June 27, the Washington Business Journal reports. The kits have been clinically tested and are available in Africa, Asia and Europe, according to the Business Journal. Due to the sensitive nature of the non-FDA-approved kits, campaign officials are not disclosing how many tests will be distributed or the location of distribution at this time (Plumb, Washington Business Journal, 6/22).
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Why Do Indians Suffer Heart Failure?

Over 3,400 South Asians have taken part in the UK"s largest study into heart failure in ethnic minority populations. Researchers at the University of Birmingham in the UK have been carrying out the study, involving members of the Indian community. Patients, who are registered with GPs in the Birmingham area of the English Midlands, were screened at their local surgery, to discover how common, heart failure is among them. The project lead is Dr Paramjit Gill, GP and Clinical Reader in Primary Care Research, Primary Care Clinical Sciences at the University of Birmingham. Funded by the British Heart Foundation and the Heart of Birmingham Primary Care Teaching Trust, the Birmingham study has already helped to identify people at very high risk. Other incidental findings have been detected on screening such as an atrial myxoma - commonest benign heart tumour, measuring 3.4 x 2.2 cm. "The 60-year Indian gentleman initially refused to participate in the research but was fortunately persuaded by his wife," Dr Gill reveals. "He had no symptoms and his tumour was successfully removed. As it may also run in families, all his immediate family members were screened and were found to be well." This case highlights the benefits of participating in applied research for the individual and their families. The research findings, when completed, will allow medical practitioners to plan appropriate health care services. Plans are also in place to replicate this study in India, working with Professor Srinath Reddy of the Public Health Foundation of India. University of Birmingham


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