polypill
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A polypill is a real thing; it’s an all-in-one pill to treat common illnesses like heart disease and high blood pressure.
From Scientific American ● May 4, 2023
And since participants became even more likely to keep taking the polypill over time, he said, “The potential results could be even better with more follow-up.”
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
Half of the trial participants received the polypill, while the other half received usual care.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
There was no difference between the two groups in overall mortality, however, as the reduction in cardiovascular deaths in the polypill group was offset by deaths from other causes.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
The idea was first floated two decades ago in a more radical form: Advocates proposed giving a daily polypill to everyone once they turned 55, saying it would slash cardiovascular events globally by 80 percent.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
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