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Most OHV fatalities occur in July
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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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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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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
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
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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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.
Phoenix Suns Sign Devin Booker to Max Contract Extension
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Phoenix, Arizona - The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Devin Booker to a max contract extension.
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