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Antibiotics fail to prevent heart disease in large studies
Two large studies found regular antibiotics do not reduce future heart problems after a heart attack or arterial disease. In 4012 patients, azithromycin showed no benefit versus placebo over about four years, and 4162 patients given gatifloxacin for two years likewise showed no difference. Researchers urge sticking with proven therapies like statins and note funding ties to drug makers.
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New England Journal of Medicine
Christopher Cannon
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Boston
Pfizer Inc
Grayston
Pfizer
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Sankyo
Cannon