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A blood-pressure drug may activate health-promoting brown fat 

Large retrospective study suggests the tissue deters more than cardiovascular disease.
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Patients engage with epilepsy monitor in real time, improving seizure detection 

NIH-funded clinical study shows that conversational SI can facilitate two-way communication.
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Deep learning model using ECGs during sleep studies can predict cardiovascular outcomes

Integrating ECGs into sleep disorder screening could enhance detection and guide clinical decision-making.
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