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Blood Pressure is the force of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is taken using two measurements: systolic (measured when the heart beats, when blood pressure is at its highest) and diastolic (measured between heart beats, when blood pressure is at its lowest). Blood pressure is written with the systolic blood pressure first, followed by the diastolic blood pressure (for example 120/80).

Aspirin, simvastatin not effective in combating pulmonary artery hypertension

Despite their beneficial effects in treating heart disease, neither aspirin nor simvastatin appear to offer benefit to patients suffering from pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH), according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study conducted at four U.S. medical centers. This was the first NIH-funded randomized clinical trial (RCT) in PAH.

19 May 2011

High weight gain during pregnancy can put women at increased risk of becoming obese later in life

Gaining more than the recommended weight during pregnancy can put women at increased risk of becoming obese and developing related health problems, including high blood pressure, later in life.

19 May 2011

New data on personalized approaches for skin, ovarian and lung cancer to be presented at ASCO meeting

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, today announced that data showing new personalized approaches for people with skin and lung cancer, plus new data with Avastin in ovarian cancer, will be presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

18 May 2011

Mobile phones could help improve diabetes management in under-developed countries

A new study by the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System and University of Michigan suggests that mobile phones could help low-income patients across the globe manage diabetes and other chronic diseases.

18 May 2011

Intermittent hypoxia enhances cancer growth in mouse model of obstructive sleep apnea

A new study links the intermittent interruption of breathing that occurs in patients with obstructive sleep apnea to enhanced proliferation of melanoma cancer cells and increased tumor growth in mice, according to researchers in Spain.

18 May 2011

Adenotonsillectomy prevents high blood pressure and heart damage in children with OSA

Removing enlarged tonsils and adenoids may help prevent high blood pressure and heart damage in children who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, according to a study conducted at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

17 May 2011

American Heart Association recognizes NIC as Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company

NIC, a leading provider of online government services, is one of only two Kansas City metro companies to be recognized as a Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association's Start! initiative for helping employees eat better and move more.

17 May 2011

Thrombolytic therapy linked to poor survival in pulmonary embolism patients with normal blood pressure

Although so-called clot-busting drugs are commonly used in the treatment of some patients with blood clots in the lungs, a new study conducted by researchers in Spain and the U.S. indicates the agents do not appear to be any more effective than traditional blood thinners for the majority of these patients.

17 May 2011

ESC calls for single co-ordinated European system to oversee evaluation, approval of medical devices

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is calling for a single, co-ordinated European system to oversee the evaluation and approval of medical devices. The call is being made in a paper published online in the European Heart Journal reporting on a conference held by the ESC in January 2011 looking to increase the input of medical experts in developing medical device policy.

17 May 2011

SunTech Medical releases new line of disposable blood pressure cuffs

SunTech Medical, Inc., a leader in non-invasive blood pressure measurement products and technologies, announces the release of their new line of disposable blood pressure cuffs.

16 May 2011

Journal of Burn Care & Research publishes Caldolor clinical study data in hospitalized patients

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that results from a clinical study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Caldolor Injection in treating fever and pain in hospitalized burn patients was published in Volume 32, Number 1 of the Journal of Burn Care & Research.

16 May 2011

Study finds no potential cardiovascular risks of ADHD medications in children, adolescents

Despite recent concerns that medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder could increase the risk of cardiovascular events in children and adolescents, an observational study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and HealthCore Inc. finds they are no more likely to die from a severe cardiovascular event than those who do not take the drugs.

16 May 2011

Bedside screening tool can help diagnose acute aortic dissection

The most lethal and sudden cardiovascular event can be the toughest for doctors to diagnose. But a study by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center shows new guidelines are effective for determining who's most likely suffering from an aortic dissection, which is tearing in the lining of the body's largest blood vessel.

16 May 2011

First fetoscopic laser procedure to correct Twin-Twin Transfusion syndrome performed in Dallas

Jessica and Chad Browning were ecstatic last fall when they learned they were expecting twins. They had two children already, but wanted a third to round out their family. Twins were a bonus.

16 May 2011

IVF causing multiple birth rates fall

Birth rates for IVF twins and triplets have begun to fall in line with government targets aimed at reducing health risks caused by multiple pregnancies. This fall shows the efficacy of the guidelines brought in by the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) that urged UK fertility clinics to limit multiple births to no more than 24% in 2009/10. Among naturally-conceived babies, only around one in 70 is a twin.

15 May 2011

Research roundup: Medicare costs in nursing homes; Docs reluctant to adopt EHRs; Health law to improve access to care

Medicare Expenditures Among Nursing Home Residents With Advanced Dementia -- Researchers followed 323 dementia patients in 22 nursing homes for up to 18 months and found that over an 18-month period, "total mean Medicare expenditures were $2303 per 90 days but were highly skewed; expenditures were less than $500 for 77.1% of the 90-day assessment periods and more than $12 000 for 5.5% of these periods.

13 May 2011

Gene manipulation can improve survival rates during sepsis infection

Sepsis is a major killer in hospital intensive care units. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have found that manipulating a genetic factor that can launch or throttle the body's defenses can improve survival rates during bacterial infection.

13 May 2011

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Aspirin, simvastatin not effective in combating pulmonary artery hypertension

High weight gain during pregnancy can put women at increased risk of becoming obese later in life

New data on personalized approaches for skin, ovarian and lung cancer to be presented at ASCO meeting

Mobile phones could help improve diabetes management in under-developed countries

Intermittent hypoxia enhances cancer growth in mouse model of obstructive sleep apnea

Adenotonsillectomy prevents high blood pressure and heart damage in children with OSA

American Heart Association recognizes NIC as Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company

Thrombolytic therapy linked to poor survival in pulmonary embolism patients with normal blood pressure

ESC calls for single co-ordinated European system to oversee evaluation, approval of medical devices

SunTech Medical releases new line of disposable blood pressure cuffs

Journal of Burn Care & Research publishes Caldolor clinical study data in hospitalized patients

Study finds no potential cardiovascular risks of ADHD medications in children, adolescents

Bedside screening tool can help diagnose acute aortic dissection

First fetoscopic laser procedure to correct Twin-Twin Transfusion syndrome performed in Dallas

IVF causing multiple birth rates fall

Research roundup: Medicare costs in nursing homes; Docs reluctant to adopt EHRs; Health law to improve access to care

Gene manipulation can improve survival rates during sepsis infection

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Study links physical inactivity with high risk of cardiovascular disease in young children

Relay stent-graft safe and effective for patients with aortic dissections

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