Investigational zilebesiran tied to potent dose-dependent reduction of BP: Topline phase 2 data Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Sept 2023 10:00 AM ISTUSA: In adults with hypertension, an investigational RNA interference agent targeting angiotensin, was shown to be associated with a clinically...
Elevated TyG index tied to increased risk of eGFR decline in patients with hypertension Medha Baranwal14 Sept 2023 10:00 AM ISTTaiwan: An elevated triglyceride glucose (TyG) index is independently associated with an increased risk of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)...
Phase 2 study of Zilebesiran met primary endpoint: Roche,Alnylam Ruchika Sharma9 Sept 2023 12:38 PM ISTBasel: Roche and Alnylam have announced that the Phase 2 study KARDIA-1 of zilebesiran, an investigational RNAi therapeutic targeting liver-expressed...
Systolic blood pressure high during winter compared to summer months, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: An analysis of electronic health records for more than 60,000 adults in the United States found that systolic, or top-number, blood pressure rose...
Johnson & Johnson to halt hypertension drug Macitentan study Ruchika Sharma8 Sept 2023 11:43 AM ISTThe study was deemed "futile" and failed to improve exercise capacity in a broad population including inoperable patients compared to a placebo, J&J...
Severe Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to hypertension Aditi8 Sept 2023 11:15 AM ISTThe risk of hypertension is higher in adults with severe non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a recent study published in Clinical and...
Low-Dose Glucocorticoids in RA Linked to Modest Weight Gain, but Not Hypertension Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTIn patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the use of low-dose glucocorticoids over a span of two years has been found to lead to a slight increase...
TIPS improves survival in highly selected patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension Dr. Shravani Dali7 Sept 2023 9:00 AM ISTTIPS improves survival in highly selected patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension suggests a new published in the Journal of...
Anemia linked to severity of idiopathic intracranial hypertension: A call for Routine screening Dr.Niharika Harsha B4 Sept 2023 3:45 AM ISTCanada: A groundbreaking prospective study revealed that it is paramount for healthcare professionals to consider routine anemia screening for all...
Use of one-size cuff tied to major inaccuracy in BP readings across varying arm sizes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTAccurate blood pressure (BP) measurement is crucial for diagnosing and managing hypertension, a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease....
Timely and prompt cardiovascular risk factor control preserves brain metabolism Isra Zaman1 Sept 2023 9:15 AM ISTResults from recent study confirm the importance of controlling traditional cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes,...
Ezetimibe combined with atorvastatin effective in elderly with hypertension and type 2 diabetes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Aug 2023 11:00 AM ISTChina: Atorvastatin (AT) combined with ezetimibe (EZ) is effective in improving lipids, glucose, and inflammation, and upregulating serum bilirubin in...
