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Systolic BP Target 120 mm Hg Favored for Most Participants in BP Intervention Trial
Most older adults in the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) have a net benefit favoring a systolic blood pressure (BP) target <120 mm Hg, according to a study published online Feb. 18 ...
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African American Cultural and Genealogy Society in search of bigger quarters
DECATUR — When Evelyn Hood started organizing the African American Cultural and Genealogical Society 31 years ago, her only ...
Study examines pros and cons of aggressive blood pressure lowering in older adults
Results from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) have supported lower blood pressure targets among ...
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Study finds statins do not impact kidney function in older adults
More information: Michelle A. Fravel et al, Effects of statins on kidney function in older adults, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2024). DOI: 10.1111/jgs.19319 ...
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American Society Was Built for Populism, Not Elitism
Public-health officials, activists, tech executives and others press everyday Americans to let “experts” and “authorities” control decisions that affect all of society. Technology allows ...