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Treatment for hypertension in adults aged 18 to 59 years | Cochrane "Antihypertensive drugs used to treat predominantly

Treatment for hypertension in adults aged 18 to 59 years | Cochrane "Antihypertensive drugs used to treat predominantly healthy adults aged 18 to 59 years with mild to moderate primary hypertension have a small absolute effect to reduce cardiovascular mortality and morbidity primarily due to reduction...
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The burden of triumph: meeting health and social care needs. Andrew Dilnot, Lancet 15 August 2017. "Life is getting longer.

The burden of triumph: meeting health and social care needs. Andrew Dilnot, Lancet 15 August 2017. "Life is getting longer. Death is not defeated, but it takes longer to win than it used to. The increases seen for most people in life expectancy are surely a matter for great rejoicing. References to...
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GPs in England 'unconfident' discussing physical activity with patients – report: Less than two-thirds of doctors feel

GPs in England 'unconfident' discussing physical activity with patients – report: Less than two-thirds of doctors feel confident discussing activity levels and almost a third have never heard of national guidelines. "The majority of doctors in England are unfamiliar with recommended levels of physical...
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Interventions during pregnancy and childbirth for preventing cerebral palsy: an overview of Cochrane reviews | Cochrane

Interventions during pregnancy and childbirth for preventing cerebral palsy: an overview of Cochrane reviews | Cochrane
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London has implemented an interesting idea to curb speeding: magic. The British capital has painted optical illusions on

London has implemented an interesting idea to curb speeding: magic. The British capital has painted optical illusions on its streets as part of a pilot program to get drivers to slow down, according to podcast 99% Invisible. The idea is both simple and clever: Paint the streets to look like they have...
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License agreement provides India with unlimited access to the Cochrane Library | University Business Magazine "The collaboration

License agreement provides India with unlimited access to the Cochrane Library | University Business Magazine "The collaboration between Wiley, Cochrane and the National Medical Library in India offers free access, through IP recognition, to the Cochrane Library across India. This opportunity has been...
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Reducing Excessive Use of Antipsychotic Agents in Nursing Homes: This Viewpoint describes the structure and outcomes of

Reducing Excessive Use of Antipsychotic Agents in Nursing Homes: This Viewpoint describes the structure and outcomes of a national initiative of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reduce the use of antipsychotics in nursing homes. Jerry H. Gurwitz. Alice Bonner. Donald M. Berwick. JAMA....
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Donald Clark Plan B: Tutorbots are here - 7 ways they could change the learning landscape "[tutorbots] at last is

Donald Clark Plan B: Tutorbots are here - 7 ways they could change the learning landscape "[tutorbots] at last is a form of technology that teachers can appreciate, as it truly tries to improve on what they already do. It takes good teaching as its standard and tries to eliminate and streamline...
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The effect of automatically generated reminders delivered to providers on paper on quality of care and patient outcomes

The effect of automatically generated reminders delivered to providers on paper on quality of care and patient outcomes | Cochrane
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Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for cancer pain in adults | Cochrane

Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for cancer pain in adults | Cochrane
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What is the best medication for a fungal infection of the toenail? | Cochrane

What is the best medication for a fungal infection of the toenail? | Cochrane
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Psychological therapies to reduce tiredness in patients with incurable cancer | Cochrane

Psychological therapies to reduce tiredness in patients with incurable cancer | Cochrane
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Circuit class therapy for improving mobility after stroke | Cochrane

Circuit class therapy for improving mobility after stroke | Cochrane
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Glucose targets for preventing diabetic kidney disease and its progression | Cochrane

Glucose targets for preventing diabetic kidney disease and its progression | Cochrane
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Methods for monitoring blood glucose in pregnant women with diabetes to improve outcomes | Cochrane

Methods for monitoring blood glucose in pregnant women with diabetes to improve outcomes | Cochrane
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