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Barbara H. Roberts

Barbara H. Roberts, MD, FACC, is Director of The Women’s Cardiac Center at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. She is also an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She spent two... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. First do no harm
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My life in 8 words: "I take care of patients with heart disease."
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. First do no harm Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. Dr. Bernard Lown, inventor of the cardiac defibrillator and Nobel Laureate for Peace Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Courage, honesty, kindness Q. What is your greatest achievement? A. Becoming a physician Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. the voice of a Metropolitan Operal coloratura soprano Learn more about Barbara H. Roberts

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Pagosa Springs Sun, June 1, 2012
...person’s quest to become the healthiest man in the world. Health “The Truth about Statins” by cardiologist Barbara H. Roberts, M.D. is a guide to the risks and alternatives to cholesterol-lowering drugs. “Clutter Busting Your Life” by Brooks...
Cholesterol medicine affects energy production in muscles
Brightsurf Science News, January 4, 2013
...that could lead to new therapies for cardiovascular diseases. More Statins Current Events and Statins News Articles by Barbara H Roberts (Author) COULD STATIN DRUGS ACTUALLY HARM YOU? Despite the rosy picture painted in the ads of a miracle cure...
Do You Really Need That Statin? This Expert Says No
AOL Health, August 28, 2012
...Medications , Healthy Living News share this story Submit this story digg reddit stumble This is an interview with Barbara H. Roberts, M.D., author of The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs. Statins are...
Martha Rosenberg: Do You Really Need That Statin? This Expert Says No
Huffington Post, August 28, 2012
...This is an interview with Barbara H. Roberts, M.D., author of The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs . Statins are medications that lower cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme involved in its production...
Are There Food Options To Lower Cholesterol? This Expert Says Yes.
Food Consumer, August 25, 2012
...Font size: Interview with Barbara H. Roberts, M.D., author of The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Statins are medications which lower cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme involved in its production...
Do You Really Need That Statin?
Dissident Voice, August 22, 2012
...that statins can increase users’ risk of type 2 diabetes and memory loss, confusion and other cognition problems. Barbara H. Roberts, M.D., is Director of the Women’s Cardiac Center at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island and Associate...
Do You Really Need That Statin? Risks and Alternatives
NewsBlaze, August 21, 2012
...Share This Story By Martha Rosenberg Interview with Barbara H. Roberts, M.D., author of The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Statins are medications which lower cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme involved in...
Do You Really Need That Statin? This Expert Says No
OpEdNews.com, August 21, 2012
...Interview with Barbara H. Roberts, M.D., author of The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Statins are medications which lower cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme involved in its production...