Rethinking guidelines for treating high blood pressure: Variability is a risk factor too (PhysOrg)

Hypertension is the most prevalent treatable risk factor for stroke. One in two adults are affected by it, and the risk of being hypertensive during a lifetime is about 90%. Despite this, the underlying mechanisms by which raised blood pressure can cause cardiovascular disease are poorly understood. Clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension focus heavily on mean …

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Rethinking guidelines for treating high blood pressure: Variability is a risk factor too (PhysOrg)

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2 more H1N1 deaths reported in Iowa (KTTC Rochester)

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting two more H1N1 flu-related deaths in the state. The department reported Monday the deaths of two adults — one in Benton County

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Two More H1N1 Deaths Reported in Iowa (KSFY Sioux Falls)

The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting two more swine flu-related deaths in the state. The department reported Monday the deaths of two adults.

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H1N1 Death Toll Climbs in Iowa – KPTH FOX 44: Local News and …

The H1N1 death toll continues to climb in Iowa. Three more deaths are confirmed in the state including one child and two adults, bringing the total to 24 statewide. There have been 650 H1N1 -related hospitalizations. …

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Two Rochester Area Deaths Linked to H1N1 (WGRZ-TV Buffalo)

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (AP) — Health officials say two adults stricken with swine flu have died in Ontario County near Rochester. They are the first deaths linked to the H1N1 virus in the upstate New York county since the outbreak began in April.

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Iowa’s death toll from H1N1 flu rises to 14 (The Gazette)

Three more Iowans have died of H1N1 flu complications, the Iowa Department of Public Health reported Friday. The victims were identified as two adults in Polk County and one adult in Woodbury County.

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Iowa’s death toll from H1N1 flu rises to 14 (The Gazette)

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Three More H1N1-Related Deaths in Iowa (KSFY Sioux Falls)

Turning now to H1N1. The Iowa Department of Public Health reporting three more deaths related to the virus tonight. The victims are two adults from Polk County and one adult in Woodbury County. Officials say two of the three did have known risk factors for complications.

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3 More H1N1 Deaths in Iowa Brings Total to 14 | Eastern Iowa News

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported three additional 2009 H1N1 influenza-related deaths in Iowa. The victims are identified as two adults in Polk County and one adult in Woodbury County; two of the three had known …

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Public Health: Three More H1N1 Deaths in Iowa (KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids)

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health Friday reported three additional H1N1-related deaths in Iowa. The victims are identified as two adults in Polk County and one adult in Woodbury County; two of the three had known risk factors for complications.

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More H1N1 Deaths In Iowa & Illinois (KWQC-TV 6 Davenport)

The Iowa Department of Public Health Friday reported three additional H1N1 flu-related deaths in Iowa. The victims are identified as two adults in Polk County and one adult in Woodbury County. Two of the

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