Hypertension risks and prevention in CMAJ guidance
A CMAJ based discussion notes hypertension as a silent killer affecting 22 percent of Canadians with age linked rise, outlines normal ranges like 120/80, explains white coat effects, and urges lifestyle changes plus medication adherence to prevent organ damage. It also mentions poor long term control with 50 percent stopping meds within a year. Dr Bhwani’s Thursday column invites preventive care.
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CMAJ
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New England Journal of Medicine
Medicine Hat not pursuing unmanned photo radar plans
City police chief Normand Boucher says Medicine Hat has no plans for unmanned photo radar. Edmonton and Strathcona County pursue provincial approval for permanent radar and red light cameras while Alberta officials insist proven life saves are required before expanding use.
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Boucher
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Five-dollar drug debt buys six months in jail
Medicine Hat resident Eric John Stoa pleaded guilty to assault in Medicine Hat provincial court and was sentenced to six months in jail for an Aug. 11 intrusion on 11th Street S.E. to collect a five-dollar drug debt. He was banned from firearms for 10 years and ordered to provide a DNA sample.
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Jackpot results and lottery numbers for Wednesday
Wednesday's Pick 3 draws 087 and Lotto 6 49 produced numbers 7 11 24 29 32 36 with bonus 42 and Plus 131176. BC 49 drew 4 19 22 27 39 40 with bonus 9. Extra numbers 17 50 52 83. Western 6 49 numbers were 4 7 9 28 41 47 with bonus 32. Official winning list prevails.
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British Columbia
Weather Summary for Alberta and Surrounding Areas
Variably cloudy conditions across Swift Current Cypress Hills Waterton Banff Central Alberta and North Central regions. Highs range from 1 to 6 C with lows from -9 to -6 C. Friday through Sunday show mostly cloudy skies and occasional sun in some zones. UV index remains high with time to burn uncertain.
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Cypress Hills
Alberta
Waterton Park
Banff
Central
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