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Out-of-Office BP Readings More Predictive in Black Adults
Home-based blood pressure readings better predicted hypertensive heart disease than physician-office readings
Foreign-Born Women in U.S. Less Likely to Have Mammograms
Findings remain even after adjusting for common sociodemographic factors
Many Can Avoid RT After Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer
Progression-free survival no different at five years when radiotherapy is used only if the cancer returns
Only Half of Pregnant Women Receive Recommended Vaccines
Influenza and whooping cough remain a major source of hospitalizations among pregnant women, infants
American Airlines Passengers May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis A
Airline is working with the CDC to coordinate 'any required health and safety related measures'
Walgreens and Kroger Halt E-Cigarette Sales
Decision due to the 'increasingly complex regulatory environment associated with these products'
California Pharmacists Can Dispense HIV Prevention Meds Without Rx
Medications include both preexposure prophylaxis and postexposure prophylaxis
2017 to 2018 Saw Increases in Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis
Higher rates of chlamydia seen among teens, young adults; men who have sex with men driving syphilis up
Proportion of Seniors Taking Antidepressants Has More Than Doubled
But no change was seen in prevalence of depression from 1990-1993 to 2008-2011
Dog Ownership May Lower Risk for Death After Major CV Event
And, review shows dog ownership tied to reduced risk for all-cause, cardiovascular mortality
