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...llow up that demonstrated continued compliance and sustained lower blood pressure levels." "We believe that these positive findings together with the successful results from the other 6 RESPeRATE clinical trials will expedite the integration of RESPeRATE into the standard of care for hypertension treatment,"...Botox injections restore voices, confidence to voice disorder patients
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...) originality and creativity of contributions, (2) sustained record of achievement, and (3) importance/significance of the research for oral health. The Award consists of a $5,000 cash prize and a plaque. Previous recipients include Ronald Gibbons (1989), Paul Goldhaber (1992), Henning Birkedal-Hansen (1998), ...Inpatient cardiac risk management program promotes lifestyle changes
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