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CVS Caremark's medication adherence program for people with diabetes has positive impact

CVS Caremark said the company's comprehensive adherence program for people with diabetes positively impacts medication adherence for both new and continuing patients. A review of data tracking the program found that 75.6 percent of patients continuing on a diabetes therapy who participated in the adherence program maintained optimal adherence to their prescribed therapy vs. 61.2 percent in the control group.

12 Nov 2009

e-SMART-HD technology may help in closing health disparity gap

Sometimes patients find it uncomfortable asking a doctor of another age, gender or race for information. Hopefully virtual coaching under development through the Center of Excellence for Self-Management Advancement through Research and Translation ( SMART), a National Institutes of Health-funded Center of Research Excellence in Self-management Research at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, will improve communications.

11 Nov 2009

Chronic kidney disease on the rise; preventive testing is critical for diabetic patients

New data confirms the rate of chronic kidney disease is inching upward, keeping pace with the rising rates of diabetes. In late September, the U.S. Renal Data System published its 2009 Annual Data report, which shows the incidence of chronic kidney disease in the U.S. Medicare population is now 9.8%, up from 8.7% reported in last year’s data analysis.

11 Nov 2009

Common myths about sun exposure, sunscreen and vitamin D

When it comes to vitamin D, consumers are bombarded with mixed messages about the best source for this essential nutrient. While some may argue that small doses of intentional sun exposure are safe, dermatologists point out that the risk of developing skin cancer from ultraviolet (UV) radiation far outweighs the benefit of stimulating vitamin D production - particularly when enriched foods and supplements are safe and effective sources of this vitamin.

11 Nov 2009

Exposure to common infections may increase stroke risk

Cumulative exposure to five common infection-causing pathogens may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the January 2010 print issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

10 Nov 2009

Public health experts urge Congress not to overlook the needs of Americans with "morbid obesity"

As the House of Representatives and the Senate debate companion bills to make health care more affordable and accessible, a coalition of obesity and public health experts today urged Congress not to overlook the needs of the more than 15 million Americans who suffer from severe obesity and are at the greatest risk for chronic disease and death.

9 Nov 2009

Endothelin increases T cells in the kidneys leading to renal injury

A key player in a cascade that likely begins with stress and leads to high blood pressure and kidney damage has been identified by researchers who say the finding may lead to better ways to control both.

6 Nov 2009

Dentists can play a live-saving role by identifying patients at risk of fatal heart attacks: Study

A new study indicates dentists can play a potentially life-saving role in health care by identifying patients at risk of fatal heart attacks and referring them to physicians for further evaluation.

6 Nov 2009

Higher levels of phosphorus in blood linked to increased calcification of coronary arteries, says study

Higher levels of phosphorus in the blood are linked to increased calcification of the coronary arteries— a key marker of heart disease risk, according to a study in an upcoming issue of Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). "This may help to explain why even early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk that is not otherwise explained by traditional risk factors," comments Katherine R. Tuttle, MD (Providence Medical Research Center, Spokane, WA).

6 Nov 2009

Poor housing conditions can lead to chronic disease and premature death

Being warm enough at home might lead to better health, according to a new review appearing online in the American Journal of Public Health.

5 Nov 2009

Work is causing stress for more Seattleites, reveals APA survey

Work is causing stress for more Seattleites this year according to the American Psychological Association's (APA) Stress in America survey, while the number reporting money or the economy as significant stressors has dropped since last year. More than 50 percent of city residents remain stressed by one or more of these three sources, a cause of concern for psychologists who worry about the effects of long-term stress and how it can contribute to chronic health disorders.

4 Nov 2009

New molecular pathway for preventing potassium from being excreted normally through kidney identified

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made an important discovery about why potassium builds up to dangerous levels in the bloodstream, a relatively common medical problem that affects about eight percent of hospitalized patients.

4 Nov 2009

Hispanics are more likely to report increase in stress levels than whites or blacks: APA survey

Stress has a greater impact on young people than parents believe and Hispanics are more likely than whites or blacks to report an increase in stress levels over the last year, according to a new national survey released today by the American Psychological Association (APA).

4 Nov 2009

Stress related to school pressure and family finances has greater impact on young people

Stress related to school pressure and family finances has a greater impact on young people than parents believe, according to a new national survey released today by the American Psychological Association (APA).

4 Nov 2009

Work, money and job stability are significant sources of stress for Denver residents

More Denver residents say that their work, money and job stability are significant sources of stress than Americans nationwide, according to the American Psychological Association's (APA) Stress in America survey.

4 Nov 2009

More Atlanta residents are stressed about the economy according to APA survey

More Atlanta residents are stressed about the economy this year according to the American Psychological Association's (APA) Stress in America survey, while the number of Atlantans reporting money or work as significant stressors in 2009 has dropped. More than 60 percent of city residents continue to report that money, work and the economy are significant sources of stress -- a cause of concern for psychologists who worry about the effects of long-term stress and how it can contribute to chronic health disorders.

4 Nov 2009

High blood pressure and an innate pro-inflammatory cytokine response contribute to Alzheimer's disease

High blood pressure, evidence of arterial disease and markers of inflammation in the blood in middle age appear more common in individuals whose parents have Alzheimer's disease than in individuals without a parental history of the condition, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

3 Nov 2009

PCNA launches "Family at Heart" educational campaign

Recent research indicates that despite decades of progress, fewer Americans are now considered "low risk" for heart disease compared to years past. Adding fuel to the fire, a new study is making headlines with the alarming statistic that 7 in 10 obese teens already have at least one risk factor for heart disease.

3 Nov 2009

Mortal combination of health problems that can double the risk of heart attack identified

Researchers at the University of Warwick have identified a particular combination of health problems that can double the risk of heart attack and cause a three-fold increase in the risk of mortality.

3 Nov 2009

High sodium diet and artificially sweetened soda linked to kidney function decline

Individuals who consume a diet high in sodium or artificially sweetened drinks are more likely to experience a decline in kidney function, according to two papers being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's annual meeting in San Diego, California.

2 Nov 2009

High Blood Pressure News and Research

Latest High Blood Pressure News and Research

CVS Caremark's medication adherence program for people with diabetes has positive impact

e-SMART-HD technology may help in closing health disparity gap

Chronic kidney disease on the rise; preventive testing is critical for diabetic patients

Common myths about sun exposure, sunscreen and vitamin D

Exposure to common infections may increase stroke risk

Public health experts urge Congress not to overlook the needs of Americans with "morbid obesity"

Endothelin increases T cells in the kidneys leading to renal injury

Dentists can play a live-saving role by identifying patients at risk of fatal heart attacks: Study

Higher levels of phosphorus in blood linked to increased calcification of coronary arteries, says study

Poor housing conditions can lead to chronic disease and premature death

Work is causing stress for more Seattleites, reveals APA survey

New molecular pathway for preventing potassium from being excreted normally through kidney identified

Hispanics are more likely to report increase in stress levels than whites or blacks: APA survey

Stress related to school pressure and family finances has greater impact on young people

Work, money and job stability are significant sources of stress for Denver residents

More Atlanta residents are stressed about the economy according to APA survey

High blood pressure and an innate pro-inflammatory cytokine response contribute to Alzheimer's disease

PCNA launches "Family at Heart" educational campaign

Mortal combination of health problems that can double the risk of heart attack identified

High sodium diet and artificially sweetened soda linked to kidney function decline

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