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Newsbriefs from May issue of the journal Chest

05-07-2007 · EurekAlert!

Newsbriefs from the May issue of the journal CHEST highlight the following studies: "Statins Shown to Prevent Lung Cancer"; "First Degree Relatives of Patients with Lung Cancer Have Increased Cancer Risk"; and "Firefighters Report Increase in Lung Illness from WTC 'Dust'."

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