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Hypertension (or high blood pressure) is a condition where the pressure of the blood flowing through the arteries of the body is higher than it should be. Much like the pressure of the air in a tire, if the pressure of the blood is too high it can damage the arteries and organs of the body. Just like the tire, if the pressure suddenly becomes very high, catastrophic events can happen. Similarly, if the pressure remains somewhat elevated for a long enough period of time, premature wear and failure can occur.

Hypertension has its worst effects on the heart, kidneys, eyes, and brain. High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, hemorrhages of the retina of the eye, and generalized atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries all over the body).

Study finds inverse link between restrictive spirometry pattern, reduced FVC and arterial stiffness

Increased arterial stiffness is a known predictor of cardiovascular diseases in different populations, including healthy subjects and patients with hypertension, diabetes, or renal disease.

27 Sep 2017

USDA announces $21 million to improve healthier eating options for SNAP participants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture today announced $21 million to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants increase their purchases of fruits and vegetables by providing incentives at the point of purchase.

22 Sep 2017

Lead in water leading to problems with fertility and childbirth in Flint, Michigan

Researchers from the University of Kansas, Department of Economics in a new working paper series in Theoretical and Applied Economics write that with the change in water sources in Flint, Michigan since April 2014, lead exposure to the population has risen.

22 Sep 2017

Majority of people not being screened for AF and stroke risk factors, report reveals

New research released today by The Economist Intelligence Unit, a division of The Economist and a leader in global business intelligence, revealed that on average, more than 75 percent of people aged 65 and older worldwide are not being screened for atrial fibrillation (AF) and other common stroke risk factors during routine primary care examinations, even though this population is at high risk for stroke.

21 Sep 2017

UI scientists discover gene linked to fatal renal agenesis in children

A team led by University of Iowa researchers has identified a gene linked to rare, often fatal kidney-related birth defects.

18 Sep 2017

Study examines effects of poor sleep on progression of chronic kidney disease

People with chronic kidney disease may be especially vulnerable to the deleterious effects of poor sleep, according to a new paper published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

15 Sep 2017

FDA grants accelerated approval to new drug for treating relapsed follicular lymphoma

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Aliqopa (copanlisib) for the treatment of adults with relapsed follicular lymphoma who have received at least two prior treatments known as systemic therapies.

14 Sep 2017

FDA grants approval for new biosimilar to treat multiple types of cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb) as a biosimilar to Avastin (bevacizumab) for the treatment of multiple types of cancer. Mvasi is the first biosimilar approved in the U.S. for the treatment of cancer.

14 Sep 2017

Landmark studies provide bank of evidence for ever-growing benefits of pre-eclampsia test

Data from the recently completed randomised controlled trial has been presented at the ISSHP European Congress this September in Berlin, Germany. This interventional study evaluated the real life performance and clinical utility of the Roche Elecsys sFlt-1/PlGF ratio test in the guidance of admission of patients with suspicion of pre-eclampsia (PE) – a life threatening condition for pregnant women.

14 Sep 2017

Study: New oral drug helps control glucose, reduces need for insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes

A University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus study finds sotagliflozin helps control glucose and reduces the need for insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes.

13 Sep 2017

Pregnant women with endometriosis have greater risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery

A new meta-analysis shows that pregnant women with endometriosis are at greater risk for a host of complications during pregnancy and at delivery, including preterm birth and cesarean section. The study was published in the journal Fertility and Sterility.

13 Sep 2017

Preeclampsia may permanently change blood vessels to increase heart disease risk

Preeclampsia may permanently change the blood vessels of women who experience the condition during pregnancy, boosting their lifelong risk for cardiovascular disease, according to Penn State researchers.

12 Sep 2017

'Metabolically healthy obese' have increased risk of cardiovascular disease events, study shows

Clinicians are being warned not to ignore the increased cardiovascular health risks of those who are classed as either 'healthy obese' or deemed to be 'normal weight' but have metabolic abnormalities such as diabetes.

11 Sep 2017

Asian dust exposure associated with onset of myocardial infarction

A recent environmental epidemiological study by Japanese researchers has shown that Asian sand particles blown to Japan from desert areas of the Asian continent are associated with the onset of myocardial infarction.

11 Sep 2017

Antidepressants used for chronic pain relief come with significant side effects

Chronic pain negatively impacts a person's quality of life. Often, over the counter pain medication, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, are ineffective in alleviating chronic pain. In these instances, a surprising choice is often a drug used to treat an entirely different condition - depression.

5 Sep 2017

Scientists show how receptors for drugs act inside cells

G protein-coupled receptors are the key target of a large number of drugs. Würzburg scientists have now been able to show more precisely how these receptors act in the cell interior.

5 Sep 2017

Physical exercise during pregnancy provides benefits for both mother and baby

Spanish researchers have clarified doubts over the physical activity recommended during pregnancy. Their work highlights how exercise should be taken not only by healthy, previously active women, but that it is also a good time to adopt a healthy lifestyle. There are clear advantages for both the mother and baby.

4 Sep 2017

Inflammation originating from abdominal fat precedes development of sleep apnea, findings suggest

Inflammation is traditionally thought of as a symptom of sleep apnea, but it might actually precede the disorder, potentially opening the door for new ways to treat and predict sleep apnea, according to researchers.

1 Sep 2017

Common heart disease medication may help treat pulmonary arterial hypertension

A team of Cleveland Clinic researchers found that a common heart disease medication, beta blockers, may help treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a debilitating lung disease.

31 Aug 2017

Beta blockers capable of reducing stress signaling may enhance effectiveness of immunotherapy

While the development of therapies designed to block "checkpoints" within the immune system has been one of the most exciting and noteworthy advances in cancer research in recent years, it's also been one of the most puzzling, leaving researchers to ask: Why don't these new therapies work for more patients, and why is their efficacy in controlling cancerous tumors often short-lived? A research team from Roswell Park Cancer Institute has shown that at least one answer -; and an excellent opportunity for unleashing the full potential of these promising immunotherapies -; may lie in the body's "fight or flight" reaction to stressors and in drugs already widely used to control and temporarily disable this stress response.

31 Aug 2017

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Study finds inverse link between restrictive spirometry pattern, reduced FVC and arterial stiffness

USDA announces $21 million to improve healthier eating options for SNAP participants

Lead in water leading to problems with fertility and childbirth in Flint, Michigan

Majority of people not being screened for AF and stroke risk factors, report reveals

UI scientists discover gene linked to fatal renal agenesis in children

Study examines effects of poor sleep on progression of chronic kidney disease

FDA grants accelerated approval to new drug for treating relapsed follicular lymphoma

FDA grants approval for new biosimilar to treat multiple types of cancer

Landmark studies provide bank of evidence for ever-growing benefits of pre-eclampsia test

Study: New oral drug helps control glucose, reduces need for insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes

Pregnant women with endometriosis have greater risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery

Preeclampsia may permanently change blood vessels to increase heart disease risk

'Metabolically healthy obese' have increased risk of cardiovascular disease events, study shows

Asian dust exposure associated with onset of myocardial infarction

Antidepressants used for chronic pain relief come with significant side effects

Scientists show how receptors for drugs act inside cells

Physical exercise during pregnancy provides benefits for both mother and baby

Inflammation originating from abdominal fat precedes development of sleep apnea, findings suggest

Common heart disease medication may help treat pulmonary arterial hypertension

Beta blockers capable of reducing stress signaling may enhance effectiveness of immunotherapy

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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