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Snorers may have extensive tissue damage in nerves and muscles of the soft palate

People who snore may have extensive tissue damage in the nerves and muscles of the soft palate. This can in turn create problems with swallowing and contribute to development of sleep apnea.

14 May 2018

Exposure to air pollution in the womb can lead to high blood pressure in childhood

Children who were exposed to higher levels of air pollution during the third trimester of their mother's pregnancy had a higher risk of elevated blood pressure in childhood, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension.

14 May 2018

Study: Older adults have high risk for OSA, yet illness remains vastly underdiagnosed

Older Americans are often at a high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, yet this illness remains vastly underdiagnosed, a new study finds.

10 May 2018

Annual well woman exams by OB/GYNs provide powerful opportunity to evaluate heart health

Annual well woman exams by OB/GYNs provide a golden opportunity to evaluate a woman's heart health, according to a new joint advisory from the American Heart Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists which stresses the benefits of collaborative care between OB/GYN specialists and cardiologists.

10 May 2018

The impact of sleep apnea is worse for women, shows study

The statistics are startling. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 26 percent of adults ages 30 to 70 have sleep apnea.

9 May 2018

Increased water intake does not slow loss of kidney function in CKD patients

A new study, published in JAMA by researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, found that coaching patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) to drink more water does not slow down the decline of their kidney function.

8 May 2018

PFKFB3 enzyme appears to play a key role in pulmonary hypertension

A new and early target for treating pulmonary hypertension appears to be an enzyme that's normally key to energy production but destructive in the face of this high blood pressure inside your lungs.

8 May 2018

FDA grants approval for two drugs administered together to treat aggressive form of thyroid cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tafinlar (dabrafenib) and Mekinist (trametinib), administered together, for the treatment of anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic), and has a type of abnormal gene, BRAF V600E (BRAF V600E mutation-positive).

8 May 2018

Placental hormone level rises during pregnancy and reaches peak as fetuses approach full term

Just as a runner steadily builds up endurance in order to peak at just the right time, the placenta carefully calibrates how much of the hormone allopregnanolone it produces during pregnancy.

7 May 2018

New online assessment tool can guide doctors to find the best pain treatment plan

People in chronic pain are some of the most difficult patients to treat. They have complex circumstances that medicine can't always remedy. Pain can be amplified, by depression and anxiety, genetics and quality of life. Genetics can also play a role in how people experience pain.

4 May 2018

New studies assess benefits and costs of applying intensive blood pressure targets in clinical practice

Following the landmark SPRINT trial, there is a growing body of evidence for reducing systolic blood pressure targets, resulting in the development of new US guidelines. However, this has led to many questions about the impact of such fundamental changes in blood pressure management, and whether they should be implemented in other constituencies.

4 May 2018

Sympathetic nerve activity increases during stress in people with chronic anxiety, study finds

Sympathetic nerve activity to skeletal muscle blood vessels--a function of the nervous system that helps regulate blood pressure--increases during physiological and mental stress in people with chronic anxiety, a new study finds.

4 May 2018

Cedars-Sinai researchers explore risk factors associated with mental health of new mothers

Cedars-Sinai investigators are examining the risk factors associated with mental health issues experienced by many women after giving birth.

3 May 2018

Frequent saunas may have beneficial effects on vascular health

Taking frequent saunas may be linked to a lower risk of stroke, according to a study published in the May 2, 2018, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3 May 2018

New wearable device could allow pregnant women to detect health complications

Purdue University researchers are developing an app and wearable technology to enable pregnant women to use a smartphone to detect whether they have or are susceptible to a condition that could lead to serious health complications for them or their unborn child.

2 May 2018

High Blood Pressure News and Research

Latest High Blood Pressure News and Research

Snorers may have extensive tissue damage in nerves and muscles of the soft palate

Exposure to air pollution in the womb can lead to high blood pressure in childhood

Study: Older adults have high risk for OSA, yet illness remains vastly underdiagnosed

Annual well woman exams by OB/GYNs provide powerful opportunity to evaluate heart health

The impact of sleep apnea is worse for women, shows study

Increased water intake does not slow loss of kidney function in CKD patients

PFKFB3 enzyme appears to play a key role in pulmonary hypertension

FDA grants approval for two drugs administered together to treat aggressive form of thyroid cancer

Placental hormone level rises during pregnancy and reaches peak as fetuses approach full term

New online assessment tool can guide doctors to find the best pain treatment plan

New studies assess benefits and costs of applying intensive blood pressure targets in clinical practice

Sympathetic nerve activity increases during stress in people with chronic anxiety, study finds

Cedars-Sinai researchers explore risk factors associated with mental health of new mothers

Frequent saunas may have beneficial effects on vascular health

New wearable device could allow pregnant women to detect health complications

Study reveals risk factors involved in early onset and severity of obesity in children

NewYork-Presbyterian shares information on stroke risk and prevention

New technique developed to improve diagnosis of vision disorders

New optogenetic tools show promise in treating cardiovascular, neuropsychiatric disorders

Ways to manage diabetes apart from intensifying glucose control

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