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About The Study: Among 2,570 participants, those with untreated and new-onset hypertension had increased risk of newly diagnosed fibroids, whereas those taking antihypertensive treatment had lower risk, suggesting that blood pressure control may provide new strategies for fibroid prevention.
Authors: Susanna D. Mitro, Ph.D., of Kaiser Permanente Northern California in Oakland, is the corresponding author.
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(doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.6832)
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