Tag: result
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Georgia’s opposition disputes result of crucial vote which could decide the country’s role in Europe
Georgia’s opposition disputed the results of its election Saturday after officials said the ruling party led the crucial vote which could decide whether the country pivots to embrace the West or falls back into Russia’s orbit. Many Georgians viewed the vote as a make-or-break referendum on the opportunity to join the European Union. Initial figures…
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Arm position during blood pressure check may result in wrong hypertension diagnosis, study finds
Blood pressure readings may not be accurate unless a person’s arm is positioned correctly, a new study suggests. A comparison of blood pressure readings taken while people held their arms three different ways — leaning on a desk, resting on the lap or hanging by the side of the body — showed certain positions could…