Too much salt not only raises BP, may weaken immune system also Hina Zahid27 March 2020 6:30 PM ISTDiet is rich in salt poses various health risks. A high-salt diet (HSD) can elevate blood pressure and alongside increase vulnerability to bacteria...
Regular intake of oral steroids linked to high BP Hina Zahid24 March 2020 10:15 AM ISTHigh blood pressure affects one in five adults around the world and can have significant negative health effects. Previous studies have reported a...
Stepping up daily step count may lower high BP Hina Zahid20 March 2020 5:00 PM ISTThe smartwatches could be a potentially useful research tool to track habitual physical activity. Stepping up step count may have beneficial effect on...
Reduction of BP by restricting dietary sodium shows a dose-response effect Dr. K B Aarthi17 March 2020 10:30 AM ISTEvidence shows that sodium reduction lowers blood pressure in both hypertensive and non-hypertensive individuals, with greater effects in high-risk...
24-hour BP data may not predict prognosis in children with CKD Dr Kartikeya Kohli16 March 2020 6:45 PM ISTWashington, DC --Diagnostic workup for hypertension in children may include wearing a device that monitors blood pressure over 24 hours. Blood...
Low blood pressure associated with high mortality in elderly Hina Zahid7 March 2020 8:30 AM ISTResearchers at the University of Exeter have found that elderly with low blood pressure have high mortality. The study that analysed 415,980...
Intensive BP control adds life up to 3 years in high CV risk patients: JAMA Cardiology Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Feb 2020 5:00 PM ISTResults of a study published in JAMA Cardiology report that having a blood pressure target of less than 120 mm Hg -- rather than the standard 140 mm...
Wearable continuous BP & Vital Signs Monitor adds ECG Patch Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Feb 2020 11:45 AM ISTCHARLOTTESVILLE- A Continuous Blood Pressure & Wireless Vital Signs Monitor with ECG Patch has been marketed for use of patients. Developed by...
Women with preeclampsia in their first pregnancy at greater risk of heart attack Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Feb 2020 4:00 PM ISTNew Jersey: Hypertensive disease of pregnancy is a common problem which has adverse effects on mothers and child. Preeclampsia (PE) may lead to...
Isolated diastolic hypertension not tied to CV risk later: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 Jan 2020 7:44 PM ISTIsolated diastolic hypertension not associated with increased CV risk in later life is new research finding.In the 2017 American College of Cardiology...
High and low BP spikes point to high CVD risk: JAMA Cardiology Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 Jan 2020 10:48 AM ISTUSA: The aim of every physician is to keep the blood pressure of his patients under control. At times patients report high BP reading whereas at other...
Reducing Salt Consumption helps control BP without adding to weight gain, finds Hypertension Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Jan 2020 11:47 AM ISTBoston – Reducing sodium intake in adults with elevated blood pressure or hypertension decreases thirst, urine volume (a marker of fluid intake), and...
