Lower BP targets show major benefits in elderly- reaffirms STEP trial from China Medha Baranwal4 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTChina: Lowering systolic blood pressure targets down to the 110 to less than 130 mm Hg range substantially reduced cardiovascular adverse events in...
More than half patients of diabetes don't meet recommended targets of A1C and BP: Study MD Editorial Team3 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTBrazil: More than half of type 2 diabetes outpatients do not meet the recommended target values of glycated hemoglobin (A1C) and blood pressure, finds...
Quadpill for hypertension cuts risk of CVD and stroke by half: Lancet Hina Zahid31 Aug 2021 8:45 AM ISTHamilton, ON: (Aug. 29, 2021) - A combination therapy of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure medications given in fixed doses can slash...
WHO revises Blood Pressure Control guidelines Dr. Shravani Dali28 Aug 2021 10:00 AM ISTRecently, WHO released new guidelines to help countries improve the management of hypertension named the 'WHO Guideline for the pharmacological...
Consumption of flavonoid-rich foods may improve BP control: Study Hina Zahid25 Aug 2021 7:00 AM ISTFlavonoids are known to offer health benefits, including some protective effects on the cardiovascular system.Ireland: An increased intake of...
Medical student found running proxy practice for doctor, both arrested Sanchari Chattopadhyay18 Aug 2021 10:00 AM ISTSurat: A Homeopathy student (Bachelor in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery(BHMS)) found running proxy practice for a doctor at the Umarpada Community...
Understanding ARB: The dilemma of choice Medical Dialogues Bureau16 Aug 2021 4:44 PM ISTHypertension one of the most common condition in today's time. Around 26% of the world population suffers from this condition. There are seven drugs...
CPAP reduces BP and cortisol levels in patients with sleep apnea: Study Medha Baranwal13 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTUK: CPAP treatment in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients is associated with lower blood pressure and cortisol levels, show results from a...
Nuts and Bolts of latest Hypertension Guidelines - The emphasis on combination therapy Dr. Prem Aggarwal6 Aug 2021 12:45 PM ISTHypertension, marked as a disorder with invading effects, shows increasing prevalence in different forms all across the globe. For example, in India...
Sleep restriction tied to persistent rise in BP in healthy young adults: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan29 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTAlthough insufficient sleep is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, evidence of a causal relationship is lacking. As per a recent research...
Harmful Body Fat Not Only Increases Waistline, but Also Risk of Dementia Hina Zahid28 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTIt's the global epidemic that affects two in every five adults, but as obesity continues to expand waistlines worldwide, researchers at...
ARBs vs ACE Inhibitors as First-Line Treatment of hypertension: Study Hina Zahid27 July 2021 10:00 AM ISTYORK, NY - Angiotensin receptor blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are first line drugs for controlling high blood pressure.People...
