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Migle Baceviciene

Researcher at Lithuanian Sports University

Publications -  42
Citations -  2297

Migle Baceviciene is an academic researcher from Lithuanian Sports University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Disordered eating. The author has an hindex of 13, co-authored 34 publications receiving 1803 citations. Previous affiliations of Migle Baceviciene include University of Milan & Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.

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The interleukin-6 receptor as a target for prevention of coronary heart disease: a mendelian randomisation analysis.

Daniel I. Swerdlow, +115 more
- 31 Mar 2012 - 
TL;DR: IL6R blockade could provide a novel therapeutic approach to prevention of coronary heart disease that warrants testing in suitably powered randomised trials and could help to validate and prioritise novel drug targets or to repurpose existing agents and targets for new therapeutic uses.
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HMG-coenzyme A reductase inhibition, type 2 diabetes, and bodyweight: evidence from genetic analysis and randomised trials.

Daniel I. Swerdlow, +132 more
- 24 Jan 2015 - 
TL;DR: The increased risk of type 2 diabetes noted with statins is at least partially explained by HMGCR inhibition.
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Accessibility and use of urban green spaces, and cardiovascular health: findings from a Kaunas cohort study

TL;DR: It was found that the distance from people’s residence to green spaces was not related to the prevalence of health-related variables, and public health policies aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles in urban settings could produce cardiovascular benefits.
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Smoking and All-cause Mortality in Older Adults : Results From the CHANCES Consortium

TL;DR: In this article, the authors report that smoking is known to be a major cause of death among middle-aged adults, but evidence on its impact and the benefits of smoking cessation among older adults has remained limited.