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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).

Study finds incentives for physicians don't improve patient care

Paying doctors financial rewards to meet targets for improving the care of patients made no discernible difference to the health or treatment of people with high blood pressure, a study has found.

27 Jan 2011

Traffic noise and stroke risk: Study

A new study shows that traffic noise may increase the risk of stroke, particularly for older individuals. The study looked at the association between road traffic noise and stroke in more than 51,000 Danish people and found that for every 10-decibel increase in noise level, the risk of stroke increased by 14 percent. In those over 65, the risk of stroke increased 27 percent.

26 Jan 2011

Middle-aged women could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure

Large numbers of middle-aged women worldwide could reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease (stroke, heart attack and heart failure) and its complications by lowering their blood pressure, researchers report in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.

25 Jan 2011

American Heart Association: Cost of medical care for heart disease to raise in US by 2030

The cost to treat heart disease in the United States will triple by 2030, according to a policy statement published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

25 Jan 2011

Researchers discover new treatment for difficult-to-control high blood pressure

Researchers were surprised to discover what may be a potential new treatment for difficult-to-control high blood pressure, according to a case report published in the January 25, 2011, print issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 Jan 2011

Alqaem and Biosign to exhibit UFIT TEN-20 non-invasive glucometer at 36th Arab Health Exhibition

ALQAEM International, exclusive Biosign master distributor for the Middle East and North Africa Region (M.E.N.A.) today announced that they will be joining with Biosign Technologies Inc, the Canadian manufacturer of the revolutionary UFIT TEN-20 non-invasive glucometer, to exhibit at the 36th Annual Arab Health Exhibition & Congress held in Dubai, UAE from January 24th to 27th, 2011 at Stand S1G61.

24 Jan 2011

R-Tech Ueno announces completion of RK-023 Phase 2a study for androgenetic alopecia

R-Tech Ueno, is pleased to announce that the Phase 2a clinical study of RK-023 to treat androgenetic alopecia was completed by January 21, 2011.

24 Jan 2011

Welch Allyn to feature new suite of devices at 2011 Arab Health Congress in Dubai, UAE

Welch Allyn, a leading global provider of medical products and solutions, will showcase its newest suite of devices that capture, format and transmit vital signs from the point of care to electronic medical records this week at the 2011 Arab Health Exhibition & Congress in Dubai, UAE.

24 Jan 2011

Roundup: NY Times on mental health cuts; Wis. GOP agenda moves ahead; Minn. Medicaid expansion

Gov. Mark Dayton said during his campaign that enrolling 95,000 people in an expanded Medicaid program would be his top priority when he took office -- and he meant it. Less than three weeks after he was told by members of former Gov. Tim Pawlenty's administration that it could take until October to enact the change, Dayton announced Thursday that it would be done by March 1.

21 Jan 2011

$Medicare reimbursed for only a fraction of the services recommended by government task force, study finds$

Medicare reimbursed for only a fraction of the services recommended by government task force, study finds

Health care reform should be able to mend a disconnect that has existed between the recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a task force charged by the government to review clinical preventive health services for older adults, and Medicare coverage for those services, a new UCLA-led study finds.

21 Jan 2011

Pervasis to present PVS-10200 interim data from Phase 1/2 PAD clinical study at IC3D

Pervasis Therapeutics, Inc. today announced it will present interim data from the company's Phase 1/2 clinical study of PVS-10200, an investigational cell-based therapy under development to prevent restenosis in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) who undergo an angioplasty and stent procedure in the superficial femoral artery.

21 Jan 2011

Employees with heart attack, ACS are major source of health costs

Employees with myocardial infarction and other types of acute coronary syndrome are a major source of direct and indirect health costs, reports a study in the January Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

21 Jan 2011

Archimedes, FDA collaborate to develop computer model of clinical trials evaluating weight loss medications

Archimedes Inc., a healthcare modeling company, announced today that it has entered into a Research Collaboration Agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to develop a computer model of clinical trials evaluating weight loss medications. The model will be used to obtain a better understanding of the benefits of weight loss against the long-term risks of cardiovascular outcomes in patients treated with weight loss drugs.

20 Jan 2011

Chelsea reports top-line data from Phase III NORTHERA extension study in NOH

Chelsea Therapeutics International, Ltd. reported new 12-month data from Study 303, a safety extension study from its Phase III NORTHERA™ (droxidopa) registration program in symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (NOH). Preliminary, top-line results demonstrate Northera provides clinically meaningful and durable symptomatic improvements in patients with NOH throughout a one-year observation period.

20 Jan 2011

ACD CPR performed with combination of ResQPump and ResQPOD could save lives of cardiac arrest patients

A combination of two devices could save the lives of thousands of cardiac arrest patients each year if implemented nationwide, suggests clinical trial results published in today's online edition of The Lancet.

20 Jan 2011

Ultrasound device shows promise in breaking up pulmonary embolisms: Research

A tiny ultrasound device that helps dissolve blood clots is showing promise in breaking up potentially deadly pulmonary embolisms, blockages of blood vessels in the lungs that can occur after long plane rides, surgery and extended bed rest.

20 Jan 2011

Home blood pressure monitors can help people keep blood pressure in check

A recent research review has concluded that home blood pressure monitors can help people keep their blood pressure in check and possibly cut down on medication – as long as patients and their doctors put those home readings to good use. For years, Omron Healthcare, Inc. has reminded Americans how important home blood pressure monitoring is when it comes to reducing their risk of a heart attack or stroke, and truly wants people to take the news to heart in 2011.

19 Jan 2011

CJPS Medical Systems to launch VitalPoint Remote Patient Monitor in the U.K.

CJPS Medical Systems are launching into the U.K. market this week their VitalPoint® Remote Patient Monitor, a medical device capable of measuring patients' vital signs from home, allowing secure and direct communication with their caregiver, creating electronic medical records, and transmitting vital signs data.

19 Jan 2011

Health care reform should mend disconnect between USPSTF recommendations and Medicare coverage

19 Jan 2011

BHI, NHLBI and AHA join to promote American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day

The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) announced today that it is joining with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the American Heart Association (AHA) to promote American Heart Month in February and to celebrate National Wear Red Day® on February 4, 2011.

19 Jan 2011

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Study finds incentives for physicians don't improve patient care

Traffic noise and stroke risk: Study

Middle-aged women could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure

American Heart Association: Cost of medical care for heart disease to raise in US by 2030

Researchers discover new treatment for difficult-to-control high blood pressure

Alqaem and Biosign to exhibit UFIT TEN-20 non-invasive glucometer at 36th Arab Health Exhibition

R-Tech Ueno announces completion of RK-023 Phase 2a study for androgenetic alopecia

Welch Allyn to feature new suite of devices at 2011 Arab Health Congress in Dubai, UAE

Roundup: NY Times on mental health cuts; Wis. GOP agenda moves ahead; Minn. Medicaid expansion

Medicare reimbursed for only a fraction of the services recommended by government task force, study finds

Pervasis to present PVS-10200 interim data from Phase 1/2 PAD clinical study at IC3D

Employees with heart attack, ACS are major source of health costs

Archimedes, FDA collaborate to develop computer model of clinical trials evaluating weight loss medications

Chelsea reports top-line data from Phase III NORTHERA extension study in NOH

ACD CPR performed with combination of ResQPump and ResQPOD could save lives of cardiac arrest patients

Ultrasound device shows promise in breaking up pulmonary embolisms: Research

Home blood pressure monitors can help people keep blood pressure in check

CJPS Medical Systems to launch VitalPoint Remote Patient Monitor in the U.K.

Health care reform should mend disconnect between USPSTF recommendations and Medicare coverage

BHI, NHLBI and AHA join to promote American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day

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