untreated

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Aortic stenosis affects at least 1.5 million Americans, and if severe and left untreated, can lead to heart failure and death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

If left untreated, this inflammation can progress into chronic periodontitis, leading to gum recession and tooth loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The film also could have explored more deeply the workplace crisis and untreated mental health issues both in terms of Russell’s life and in the broader sense of what it means for America today.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"Even among individuals with treated and poorly managed or untreated high blood pressure, most continued to use regular salt."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Kwadzo died one morning, probably from his untreated wound, Amari thought, or maybe from his untreated sorrow, but she could not mourn his loss.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper