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High blood pressure may accelerate cognitive decline at any age

A new study published in Hypertension has found that high blood pressure at any age for any duration may contribute to cognitive decline.

14 Dec 2020

Obesity increases the risk of severe COVID-19, study finds

Researchers reveal that being overweight and obese are common risk factors for developing severe COVID-19. However, they suggested further assessment of metabolic parameters, including body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio, and insulin levels, to estimate the risk.

9 Dec 2020

Head injuries and long sleep deprivation can affect neurogenerative processes

Scientists from the School of Biomedicine of Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) with colleagues from Italy, Spain, Romania, and Sweden suggest a way to protect the brain and minimize neurodegenerative processes after concussion head injuries in the presence of extensive previous sleep deprivation.

9 Dec 2020

Study reveals genetic abnormalities that cause brain aneurysms

Nearly three percent of the world's population is at risk of developing an intracranial aneurysm, a localized dilation of a blood vessel forming a fragile pocket. Rupture of this aneurysm results in extremely severe, and, in one-third of cases, fatal hemorrhage.

7 Dec 2020

Health care organizations nationwide continue to prioritize blood pressure control among patients

On the heels of the Surgeon General’s Call to Action to prioritize hypertension control in the U.S. and create tailored strategies aimed at improving reach and equity, the American Heart Association and American Medical Association today nationally recognized more than 1,000 health care organizations for their continued efforts to prioritize blood pressure (BP) control among their patient population.

4 Dec 2020

Atrial fibrillation patients should avoid heavy alcohol consumption, warns study

Fourteen drinks a week is linked with a higher risk of health problems including stroke and embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to research published in EP Europace, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

2 Dec 2020

Microfiber- and nanofiber-based wearable monitors could keep track of patient’s vital signs

A shirt that monitors your blood pressure or a pair of socks that can keep track of your cholesterol levels might be just a few years away from becoming reality.

1 Dec 2020

Women face greater risk for heart failure and heart attack death than men, study finds

Women face a 20% increased risk of developing heart failure or dying within five years after their first severe heart attack compared with men.

30 Nov 2020

Early intervention is key to prevent heart disease in women during menopause transition

The menopause transition, the years leading up to menopause, is a time of increasing heart disease risk for women.

30 Nov 2020

Could beta-blockers be a potential treatment for COVID-19?

News-Medical spoke to researchers about their latest research into beta-blockers, and how they could potentially be used to treat COVID-19.

27 Nov 2020

Researchers suggest new indicator for measuring health impacts of air pollution

Researchers from IRD, the CNRS and UGA took part in a European study of sources of fine particulate matter that are harmful to health, coordinated by the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI, Switzerland).

25 Nov 2020

New findings support benefits of bariatric surgery in severely obese adolescents

Eighty to 90% of adolescents benefit from lasting weight loss following bariatric surgery, and most experience the remission of obesity-related complications such as elevated blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and musculoskeletal pain, among others.

24 Nov 2020

More sedentary time increases risk of heart failure in older women

Even with regular physical activity, older women (ages 50-79) who spend more waking hours in sedentary behaviors, such as sitting or lying down, have an increased risk of heart failure serious enough to require hospitalization, according to new research published today in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal.

24 Nov 2020

Study underscores the importance of maintaining services to prevent, treat cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality in Europe, and World Health Organization (WHO) heart disease goals will not be achieved by 2025 unless urgent action is taken. That is the finding of a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) report published today.

24 Nov 2020

Thromboembolism in COVID-19 patients associated with higher risk of mortality

While respiratory issues continue to be the most common symptom of a COVID-19 infection, new research indicates the disease could also be associated with hypercoagulability, or increased tendency of the blood to clot.

23 Nov 2020

COVID-19 lockdown is associated with high blood pressure

Lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with an increase in high blood pressure among patients admitted to emergency.

19 Nov 2020

Blood pressure drug eases recovery for alcoholics with withdrawal symptoms

A drug once used to treat high blood pressure can help alcoholics with withdrawal symptoms reduce or eliminate their drinking, Yale University researchers report Nov. 19 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

19 Nov 2020

COVID-19's harmful neurological effects are more common in patients with hypertension, diabetes

Some patients with COVID-19 are at higher risk of neurological complications like bleeding in the brain and stroke, according to a study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

18 Nov 2020

Algorithm-driven program improves cholesterol, blood pressure levels

Using a remotely-delivered, algorithm-driven program for disease management, patients experienced significant improvement in cholesterol and blood pressure levels, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

18 Nov 2020

Study highlights the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 among Black, Hispanic patients

Research presented today by UT Southwestern cardiologists at the annual American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2020 showed that Black and Hispanic people were more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than white patients, and that nonwhite men with cardiovascular disease or risk factors were more likely to die.

18 Nov 2020

High Blood Pressure News and Research

Latest High Blood Pressure News and Research

High blood pressure may accelerate cognitive decline at any age

Obesity increases the risk of severe COVID-19, study finds

Head injuries and long sleep deprivation can affect neurogenerative processes

Study reveals genetic abnormalities that cause brain aneurysms

Health care organizations nationwide continue to prioritize blood pressure control among patients

Atrial fibrillation patients should avoid heavy alcohol consumption, warns study

Microfiber- and nanofiber-based wearable monitors could keep track of patient’s vital signs

Women face greater risk for heart failure and heart attack death than men, study finds

Early intervention is key to prevent heart disease in women during menopause transition

Could beta-blockers be a potential treatment for COVID-19?

Researchers suggest new indicator for measuring health impacts of air pollution

New findings support benefits of bariatric surgery in severely obese adolescents

More sedentary time increases risk of heart failure in older women

Study underscores the importance of maintaining services to prevent, treat cardiovascular disease

Thromboembolism in COVID-19 patients associated with higher risk of mortality

COVID-19 lockdown is associated with high blood pressure

Blood pressure drug eases recovery for alcoholics with withdrawal symptoms

COVID-19's harmful neurological effects are more common in patients with hypertension, diabetes

Algorithm-driven program improves cholesterol, blood pressure levels

Study highlights the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 among Black, Hispanic patients

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