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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - How far apart should sessions be?
RESP@RATE received today. After I finished my first 15 minute session, I was ready for another. For the first session I had 12 therapeutic minutes. Thus to obtain 40 minutes, I only need 4 sessions per week. How far apart should the sessions be? ...
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Normal blood pressure in pregnancy
Topic - Pregnancy & Menopause
Q: What is the normal range of blood pressure for pregnant women?
A: The normal range for blood pressure does not change with pregnancy. Readings of less than 120/80 are considered normal. For a good discussion of high blood pressure and pregnancy, click here.
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Key Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Identified
Topic - Key Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Identified
(Reuters) A gene that affects how the kidneys process salt may help determine a person's risk of high blood pressure, a discovery that could lead to better ways to treat the condition, researchers said on Monday.
People with a common variant of the gene STK39 tend to have higher blood pressure levels and are more likely to develop full-blown high blood pressure, also called hypertension, University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers found.
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