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• CT Used to Predict Heart Disease

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• ICD Software Upgrade Could Cut Risk of Shocks

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• Novel Target for Drug May Improve Effectiveness of Radiation Therapy

• Blood Glucose Meter Aids Optimizing Glycemic Control

• Portable Respiratory Support for Adult and Pediatric Patients

• Children's Brain Development Tied to Physical Fitness

• "Germ Genie” Kills Keyboard Germs

• Surgery Leads to Long-Term Reduction in Stroke Risk

• Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Acids Raises Cholesterol in Children

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