Meet the American who invented the hard hat, a proud symbol of our nation's working class
Edward W. Bullard invented the hard hat in 1919, then patented it in 1929. It's credited with saving lives on job sites while ...
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Everyday Pain Relief: High Blood Pressure
"People with high blood pressure don't know the risks of taking some of these painkillers," says Nieca Goldberg, MD, a cardiologist and spokesperson for the American Heart Association. "They ...
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Innovations from Rural Communities Are Improving Health Care
To Wibberly, the reason so much innovation occurs in rural health is simple. “It’s a smaller community. People know one ...
This Common Mistake Could Be Inflating Your Blood Pressure, According to Johns Hopkins Doctors
Investigators suggest that not following arm support guidelines during blood pressure screening could have a substantial ...
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Remote Monitoring Program Cuts Heart Failure Readmissions in Half
Harrington Hospital reduced 30-day readmissions for congestive heart failure by 50% using artificial intelligence and remote ...
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Common arm positions can substantially overestimate blood pressure readings, Johns Hopkins study finds
Researchers say their findings underscore the importance of adhering to clinical guidelines, which call for firm arm support ...
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Certain Arm Positions During Blood Pressure Checks May Lead to Inaccurate Results
New research shows that different arm positions can produce different blood pressure readings. Blood pressure readings taken ...
Certain arm positions commonly used for blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate results. Here’s the right way to do it
A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks — either at home or the doctor’s office — can result in readings “markedly higher” than when your arm is in ...
During blood pressure check, there's a right way and wrong way to hold your arm, study finds
Blood pressure readings taken while a person's arm is in the wrong position could lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension, a ...
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Are People Holding Their Arms Incorrectly for Blood Pressure Tests?
Checking your blood pressure at home? Pay attention to arm position.A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers confirms t ...