Yuma News
$75,000 is available for hunting, fishing retention programs
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 08 July 2018 08 July 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - The Arizona Game and Fish Department is accepting applications for $75,000 in annual grant funding for local sportsmen’s organizations to provide public, hands-on projects focused on the retention of new hunters and anglers.
Most OHV fatalities occur in July
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- Written by Arizona Game and Fish Arizona Game and Fish
- Published: 08 July 2018 08 July 2018
Yuma, Arizona - If operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV) is part of your plans, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) urges everyone to put safety first. The Consumer Federation of America reports that most OHV fatalities occur in July and that July 4 is the day with the highest number of fatalities.
Latest jaguar seen in U.S. found dead in Mexico
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 08 July 2018 08 July 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - A photograph analyzed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department confirmed that the last jaguar to venture into Arizona was killed recently in Mexico.
Expanded Access to Prevention Programs and Acknowledging Increased Risk of Depression Among People with Diabetes Can Reduce Complications and Prevalence
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 08 July 2018 08 July 2018
Orlando, Florida - Diabetes is a unique and complex disease affecting more than 30 million Americans, and the individual living with diabetes is solely responsible for daily diabetes management. The added stress of this responsibility significantly increases their risk for depression and anxiety.
New hypertension center certification aims to improve the outcomes of patients with complex or difficult-to-treat hypertension
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- Written by AHA AHA
- Published: 08 July 2018 08 July 2018
Dallas, Texas - Physician practices now have access to new resources to improve their standard of quality care for hypertension treatment based on the latest science. A new certification offered by the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease, aims to improve the outcomes of patients with complex or difficult-to-treat hypertension while partnering with medical practices and implementing evidence-based hypertension treatment guidelines.
Home-monitoring effort helps thousands get BP under control
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- Written by Sara Berg Sara Berg
- Published: 08 July 2018 08 July 2018
Houston, Texas - Home blood pressure monitoring is a critical complement to care provided during regular office visits. Through the use of self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitors, a major Texas health system experienced a sizable impact on BP control. A pilot program targeting 2,550 adults with uncontrolled BP and a history of persistently uncontrolled hypertension was able to achieve hypertension control for 79 percent of the patients, with 67 percent achieving BP control by the third office visit.
Virginia Man Sentenced for Obstructing Counterterrorism Investigation
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- Written by Department of Justice Department of Justice
- Published: 07 July 2018 07 July 2018
Washington, DC - Sean Andrew Duncan, 22, of Sterling, Virginia, was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison, to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for obstructing a counterterrorism investigation and receipt of child pornography.