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Blood Pressure Targets Relevant for Children, Teens
Trajectory data indicate that childhood BP levels correlate with BP status at age 38 years
Pediatricians Should Be Familiar With Zika Virus Infection
All age groups, including children, can be affected; maternal-fetal transmission has been reported
Tailored Intervention by PCPs Slightly Cuts Depression
Prevention strategy tailored to individual risk, implemented in primary care office
Acupuncture Helps Manage Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients
Improvements seen in climacteric symptoms and quality of life measures
Intensive Glucose Control Offers Lasting Reduction in Risk of ESKD
In-trial reduction in risk of ESKD seen in ADVANCE trial persists after 9.9 years of follow-up
Local Allergic Rhinitis Responds to Allergen Immunotherapy
Phase II double-blind, placebo-controlled trial shows significant, marked increase in allergen tolerance
Low Lung Cancer Incidence With Negative CT Prevalence Screen
Incidence of lung CA, lung CA-related mortality lower than for all participants with prevalence screen
Sex Hormones, Inflammation Affect Asthma in Obese Women
Findings suggest these factors modulate asthma in obese reproductive-age women
Muscle Training May Help With Mild Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic floor exercises appear to improve symptoms more than watchful waiting in older women
Morning Home Blood Pressure Predicts Stroke, CAD Events
Prediction of CAD events more robust with home versus clinic systolic blood pressure












