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Skills-Based Intervention Did Not Cut Systolic BP After Stroke, TIA
But significant drop in systolic BP with culturally tailored program seen in Hispanic individuals
![A multicomponent intervention (Stand More At [SMArT] Work) can reduce sitting time over the short](http://www.ehealth-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/standup_desk719.jpg "Multicomponent Intervention Can Reduce Sitting Time at Work")
Multicomponent Intervention Can Reduce Sitting Time at Work
Reduction in sitting time over short, medium, long terms; positive change in work-related health
Nine Cases of Polio-Like Illness Suspected in Children in Illinois
Five possible cases reported in Washington state; 14 confirmed cases reported in Colorado
Atrial Fibrillation Tied to Higher Dementia Risk in Older Adults
In those with prevalent or incident AF, anticoagulant use linked to 60 percent decreased dementia risk
Aetna-CVS Merger Approved
Under the approval, Aetna must sell off its private Medicare drug plans
Minority Residents Experience Burdens Linked to Race/Ethnicity
Residents describe daily barrage of microaggression, bias; being tasked as race/ethnicity ambassadors
Acetaminophen Can Reduce Recurrence of Febrile Seizures
For children, infants with febrile seizure, recurrence down with acetaminophen versus no antipyretic
Polio-Like Condition in Children on Rise Again in the United States
Acute flaccid myelitis first identified in 2014
Models Predict Intracerebral Hemorrhage Growth
Four- or five-factor models determine intracerebral hemorrhage growth after acute incident
Daily Drinking Associated With Increased Mortality Risk
Minimum risk of low-level drinking frequency for all-cause mortality found to be about three times weekly
