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Calcium-channel blockade and incidence of cancer in aged populations
Author(s)Marco Pahor, Jack M Guralnik, Luigi Ferrucci
Journal titleThe Lancet, vol 348, no 9026, 24 August 1996
Pagespp 493-497
KeywordsCancer ; Drugs ; Long term.
AnnotationCalcium-channel blockers can alter apoptisis, a mechanism for destruction of cancer cells. Calcium-channel blockers were associated with a general increased risk of cancer in the study populations, which suggested a common mechanism. These observational findings should be confirmed by other studies.
Accession NumberCPA-961203002 A
ClassmarkCK: LLD: 4Q *

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