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What If A.D.H.D. Isn’t About Attention at All?

Evidence suggests that it really affects what psychiatrists like me call sustained engagement — an important difference in understanding how to think about the condition.

We haven't written up this one. The New York Times has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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South Africa: SA's Heart Health Crisis Demands a Public Health Response

[Daily Maverick] South Africa's heart health crisis claims 225 lives daily. Researchers call for routine blood pressure screening, integrated chronic care and policies that make prevention affordable.

  • South Africa suffers 225 heart disease/stroke deaths daily
  • High blood pressure contributes to 50% of strokes, 40% of heart attacks
  • Only 24% of adults under 65 aware of hypertension

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