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More Hospital Deaths on Weekends
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People admitted to the hospital on the weekend are 10% more likely to die than those who checked in during the week, according to a new analysis of nearly 30 million people. Reuters Health Information
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Hypertension a Major Treatable Risk Factor for Lacunar Infarcts at Midlife
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In a study of 477 community-dwelling adults their 60s, close to 10% developed asymptomatic lacunar infarcts. The prospective research conducted in Australia, and reported in the July 28 issue of Neurology, also reveals that high systolic blood pressure appears to be the most significant treatable risk factor. Reuters Health Information
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Passive Smoking Tied to Masked Hypertension
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Ambulatory blood pressure testing suggests that people with passive domestic or work exposure to tobacco smoke are at increased risk of masked hypertension, Greek researchers report in the August issue of the American Journal of Hypertension. Reuters Health Information
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