Prediction is difficult, particularly about the future

Editorial

Rod Jackson et al. Arch Intern Med. 2007.

. 2007 Nov 26;167(21):2286-7.

doi: 10.1001/archinte.167.21.2286.

No abstract available

Comment on

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Using cardiovascular age equivalent to close the treatment gap for dyslipidemia.
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Patient knowledge of coronary risk profile improves the effectiveness of dyslipidemia therapy: the CHECK-UP study: a randomized controlled trial.
Grover SA, Lowensteyn I, Joseph L, Kaouache M, Marchand S, Coupal L, Boudreau G; Cardiovascular Health Evaluation to Improve Compliance and Knowledge Among Uninformed Patients (CHECK-UP) Study Group. Grover SA, et al. Arch Intern Med. 2007 Nov 26;167(21):2296-303. doi: 10.1001/archinte.167.21.2296. Arch Intern Med. 2007. PMID: 18039987 Clinical Trial.
[Dyslipidemia and abdominal obesity: therapeutic approaches (Part II)].
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The appropriateness of nicotinic acid derivative use in patients with the metabolic syndrome: insights from the ARBITER 2 study.
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Management of dyslipidaemia - evidence and practical recommendations.
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