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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
Study findings from University of Glasgow provide new insights into cardiovascular disease risk factors
January 10th, 2009
Researchers detail in 'Novel antecedent plasma biomarkers of cardiovascular disease: improved evaluation methods and comparator benchmarks raise the bar,' new data in cardiovascular disease. In this recently published article, scientists in Scotland conducted a study "To assess recent advances in cardiovascular disease biomarkers, focusing on past failings, current promise, and areas for future work. Despite intense interest in novel biomarkers, few have yet to show utility in improving cardiovascular disease risk scores as assessed by predictive statistical models." "Indeed, there is current debate as to how to evaluate clinical utility. There is increasing interest in...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-01-10)
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