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Lower Systolic BP Goal May Cut Risk for Orthostatic Hypotension
Lower systolic BP goal did not affect dizziness or lightheadedness in adults with recent stroke
Two More Cases of EEE Virus Confirmed in Massachusetts
36 communities now at critical risk, 42 at high risk, 115 at moderate risk for Eastern equine encephalitis
Greater Cognitive Decline Seen in Seniors Unaware of Having HTN
Those on antihypertensive treatment have smaller cognition decline, similar to those without HTN
Racial, Ethnic Underrepresentation Found in Med School Matriculants
Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native students underrepresented versus U.S. population
U.S. College Students’ Marijuana Use Reaches 35-Year High
43 percent of college students said they used some form of marijuana at least once in the past year
Hearing Aid Use Tied to Lower Risk for Dementia, Depression, Falls
Findings revealed in large study of older adults with hearing loss
Majority of U.S. Doctors Believe ACA Has Improved Access to Care
In 2017 versus 2012, more doctors agreed the ACA would turn U.S. health care in the right direction
Algorithm Based on Response, Biology Guides Neuroblastoma Tx
Survival excellent with treatment algorithm for children with intermediate-risk neuroblastoma
Psychedelic Research Center Created at Johns Hopkins University
Center has received $17 million in funding from group of private donors
Autism Rates Up, Particularly Among Minority Children
Authors say minority rates passing those of whites and expected to continue
