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Healthcare News: Traumatic spinal cord injuries associated with increased risk for chronic conditions

A study published in JAMA found that people who experience a traumatic spinal cord injury are at a greater risk of developing long-term chronic conditions such as hypertension, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and other neurological and psychiatric conditions.

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