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Medical News Today: Cardiovascular disease: Study finds best drugs for prevention

A large cohort study has identified which treatment combinations work best for people with high blood pressure who are at risk of heart disease. Taking both blood pressure drugs and statins might be the best choice, the researchers find. Which treatments work best for preventing cardiovascular events? Researchers from the William Harvey Research Institute at… Read More: Medical News Today: Cardiovascular disease: Study finds best drugs for… »

The Dangers of Bacteria from periodontal disease By John Powers

Periodontal disease, otherwise known as gum disease, is the in infection of the tissues that hold your teeth. This is usually caused by the immense amount of bacteria in our mouths that build up with mucus and other particles that form plaque. Brushing and flossing help rid of plaque before it becomes tartar which… Read More: The Dangers of Bacteria from periodontal disease By John Powers »

Amicus Therapeutics receives U.S. approval for Fabry disease drug

(Reuters) – U.S. health regulators on Friday approved Amicus Therapeutics’ Galafold, the first oral therapy to treat Fabry disease, a rare, sometimes fatal condition in which accumulation of fat damages several organs. Galafold, known chemically as migalastat, will be the first new Fabry treatment on the U.S. market in over 15 years, and will compete… Read More: Amicus Therapeutics receives U.S. approval for Fabry disease drug »