Surgeons seek to make Down’s children look normal
Surgeons consider plastic surgery to alter Down syndrome facial traits to reduce stigma. Doctors acknowledge mixed views on ethics and cost. Christopher Down underwent tongue-related craniofacial work at NYU Medical Center. Experts urge a dedicated team including psychologist and speech therapist for guidance and post surgical support.
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Heart chamber growth raises death risk in hypertensive patients
A study of 6,661 patients at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis finds left ventricular hypertrophy LVH from untreated high blood pressure directly linked to higher mortality. Dr. Jay Sullivan reports hypertrophy itself drives risk, even when arteries are not clogged. five year survival drops from 86 to 67 percent with LVH.
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Study finds steps cut high blood pressure risk
A study of 201 adults aged 30 to 44 shows that reducing salt and alcohol intake, losing weight, and exercising can halve the risk of developing high blood pressure over five years. Researchers from Northwestern University note potential to prevent about 1 million new cases in this age group.
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