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New Ultrasound Method Could Lead To Easier Disease Diagnosis

Philips Lumify Portable Ultrasound

University of Sheffield researchers have developed a new ultrasound method that could help to more easily diagnose abnormal tissue, scarring and cancer The technique uses sound waves to measure the level of tension in human tissue for the first time – a key indicator of abnormal tissue and disease Ultrasounds create images of organs inside …

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Does Blood Pressure Have A Pattern?

Blacks Have Shorter Life Spans After Surviving Heart Stoppage: Study

Blood pressure does have a daily pattern, it is normally lower at night while sleeping and starts to rise a few hours before you wake up. Additionally blood pressure is typically higher in the winter and lower in the summer due to low temperatures causing blood vessels to narrow which increases blood pressure.  Blood pressure …

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