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European Society of Cardiology, Oct. 7, 2013: “Air Pollution Increases Heart Attacks”

From: http://www.alphagalileo.org/ViewItem.aspx?ItemId=135162&CultureCode=en AlphaGalileo.org. Oct. 7, 2013 European Society of Cardiology “Air Pollution Increases Heart Attacks” According to the article, which discusses a study presented at the Acute Cardiac Care Congress 2013 by Dr Savina Nodari of Brescia, Italy, “The study found a significant … Continue reading

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NIH ClinicalTrials.gov: Effect of Wood Smoke on Vascular Function

From: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01495325 NIH ClinicalTrials.gov University of Edinburgh Effect of Wood Smoke on Vascular Function The purpose statement for this clinical trial states: “Exposure to air pollution is a well established risk factor for the development of heart disease. Firefighters are … Continue reading

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Link to January 31, 2012 Presentation by Dr. Michelle Hoffman MD, of Breathe Utah, on Air Pollution, Asthma and other Air Pollution-Related Health Impacts, and Public Health, at the UCAIR Press Conference

Link to January 31, 2012 presentation by Dr. Michelle Hoffman MD, Breathe Utah, speaking on air pollution, asthma and other diseases connected with air pollution, and how to protect public health from bad air quality, at the UCAIR press conference. … Continue reading

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Link to December 19, 2011 Presentation by Dr. Cris Crowley, MD and Former President of the Utah Medical Association, on How Particulate Air Pollution Causes Heart Attacks and Strokes

Link to December 19, 2011 presentation by Dr. Cris Cowley, MD and Former President of the Utah Medical Association, on How Air Pollution Causes Heart Attacks and Strokes http://environews.tv/dr-cris-cowley-md-and-former-president-of-the-utah-medical-association-lectures-on-how-air-pollution-causes-heart-attacks-and-strokes-at-the-rio-tintokennecott-lawsuit-press-conference/

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Systemic Response to Biomass Smoke Exposure

From: http://www.bc.lung.ca/association_and_services/documents/07VanEeden-BiomassSmokeExposuresandSystemicInflammation.pdf PowerPoint Presentation, 2007 Systemic Response to Biomass Smoke Exposure Stephan van Eeden MD PhD Heart & Lung Institute, UBC

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