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Headline:

Mayo study puts prayer to the test

Newspaper Article Synopsis:

A study from the Mayo Clinic has found no differece in death rates number of heart attacks or strokes in patients who were the recipients of prayers versus people who did not receive prayers. Other researchers are skeptical that prayer's value can be measured.

Newspaper Article Source:

Marcotty J. Mayo study puts prayer to the test. Star Tribune, 2001 December 11: B1(col. 3-4)

Journal Article Citation:

Aviles J.M., et al. Intercessory prayer and cardiovascular disease progression in a coronary care unit population: a randomized controlled trial. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2001; 76(12): 1192-98.

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