TV station to air nation's first-ever medical marijuana advertisement Aug 31, 2010
Text at the bottom of the advertisement indicates that marijuana can be used in the relief of many diseases and illnesses, including diabetes, HIV, Hepatitis C and hypertension among others. Marijuana is not shown in the advertisement, and the word "marijuana" is never used. (FOX61, CT)
Management Line: Aug 30, 2010
According to this , studies have found that caregivers have higher levels of stress hormones, less effective immune systems and this can increase risk for hypertension, diabetes, colds and flu. All that will have an impact on their performance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Ghana, Land Of Powerful Traditional Herbalists And Herbs. Aug 30, 2010
Accordingly, he has powerful herbal medicines that can cure diseases such as piles, control hypertension to the low level, urine retention, hernia, tuberculosis, and infertility in women or barrenness, weakness in manhood, rheumatism and birth. Opanin Kofi Budu also said he has powerful herbal medicines for treatment of diseases such as white, jaundice, breast cancer, epilepsy, and cancer in the head, dysmenorrheal, heart attacks, strokes, typhoid fever, diabetes and others. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Circadian rhythms: Their role and dysfunction in affective disorder Aug 30, 2010
Hence, people with circadian rhythm disruption caused by shift work often develop glucose intolerance, diabetes and hypertension, and maybe cancer. The recent discovery of the core molecular circadian clock machinery has dramatically increased interest in the impact of circadian dysregulation on mental and physical health. (EurekAlert!)
Philippine fire leaves thousands homeless Aug 28, 2010
In 18 months, the patent on Pfizer's hypertension drug Norvasc will expire, and the Philippines hoping, at that date, to immediately start importing a much cheaper Indian version of the drug. But registering a new generic drug with the Board of Food and Drugs in the Philippines is a time-consuming process, so the government wants to start now. (Salon)
In Some Patients, Hypertension Meds Raise Blood Pressure Aug 27, 2010
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Popular prescription medications taken to control hypertension may actually boost blood pressure in a "statistically significant" percentage of patients, researchers report. The warning stems from a new study appearing in the online edition of the American Journal of Hypertension ... "Every clinician knows that there's a variation in response to antihypertensive treatment, and that some patients will have an elevation in blood pressure," study author Dr.... (MEDLINEplus)
Statin Use After Stroke Rising Slowly Aug 27, 2010
"We could do better, but this is not bad," said Dr. Franz Messerli, who heads the hypertension program at two New York hospitals, St. Luke's and Roosevelt. Although he agreed statins help stroke patients, he said he didn't see a big need to push for more use of the drugs. (MEDLINEplus)
Politicking with President Mills's health Aug 27, 2010
family history of hypertension, you have never had your blood pressure checked. Like Ursula, you also mock the President for poor health although you yourself are a. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Novartis gets FDA OK for blood pressure treatment Aug 27, 2010
Other hypertension drugs also work on the renin-angiotensin system, which regulates blood pressure. Tekturna's success is key for Novartis as Diovan - also a high blood pressure treatment - loses patent protection in 2012. (India Times)
Toddler Is Youngest to Get Artificial Lung Aug 27, 2010
Doctors diagnosed Owen, who was one-year-old at the time, with pulmonary arterial hypertension -- a disease where vessels from the lung to the are so constricted that blood flow grows more difficult ... Lung infections may be one trigger for hypertension, but for many like Owen, the cause is unknown ... Pulmonary arterial hypertension among children is relatively rare, affecting about 10 out of every one million children in the U.S., according to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. (ABC News)
'TIMely' Intervention for Asthma Aug 25, 2010
5, 2007) The results of a study in mice by researchers from Erasmus University, The Netherlands, have indicated that an inhaled drug currently used to treat individuals with pulmonary arterial hypertension. . (Science Daily)
9 killed on hijacked Philippine tourist bus Aug 24, 2010
In 18 months, the patent on Pfizer's hypertension drug Norvasc will expire, and the Philippines hoping, at that date, to immediately start importing a much cheaper Indian version of the drug ... " According to Sanjuan, the patent for Pfizer's hypertension drug Norvasc expires in 2007. The Philippine officials were engaging in a practice known as the "early working" of a patent. They wanted to be ready to sell a generic version of Norvasc manufactured in India the moment the patent expired, so... (Salon)
More women turn to doulas Aug 24, 2010
" Nurse Dance has had both good and bad experiences with doulas throughout her 16 years of nursing. She said the problems arise when doulas try to carry their advocacy too far. "They cannot interfere with the patient's ability to make decisions for medical care, because that would be a legal problem for us," Dance said. Two weeks before Martinez's due date, obstetrician Ann Kimmel decided to induce labor because Martinez had pre-eclampsia, a common condition of hypertension during pregnancy.... (AZCentral -- Health)
Graedon: Brain gets zapped after missing meds Aug 24, 2010
" I exercise regularly and am in excellent health. I had a hysterectomy at age 49, and my gynecologist prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) plus testosterone. I felt great, but I developed acne, and it made my skin and hair oily. My doctor is enthusiastic about HRT, but I am confused. My friends e-mail me articles about its dangers (breast cancer, blood clots). How bad is HRT? What about bioidentical hormones? HRT is the gold standard for alleviating severe hot flashes, but the current... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Guy Time Is Good For You Aug 23, 2010
"An agitated or anxious state may lead to the release of adrenaline, which, in turn, may constrict peripheral arteries, elevate blood pressure and increase blood-sugar levels. On a theoretical basis, and as supported by a growing body of evidence, these changes may aggravate or predispose to hypertension, diabetes, heart attacks and other serious health conditions.". Then he offers tips for a nonmedical way they can treat themselves. (FOX61, CT)
Binge Drinking, Hypertension Don't Mix Aug 23, 2010
Those With Hypertension Who Binge Drink Up Their Risk of Heart-Related Death ... Binging on alcohol may be especially dangerous for men with high blood pressure, or hypertension, researchers found ... Six or more drinks at a sitting boosted the risk of heart-related death more than fourfold for patients with severe hypertension compared with nondrinkers with normal blood pressure, found Dr. Heechoul Ohrr of Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, and colleagues. (ABC News)
Clinic stirs health care dispute Aug 22, 2010
The clinic also is turning its 37 primary-care practices toward the medical home model: Care coordinators reach out to people with diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions who have gone too long without a checkup; and physicians meet nightly with nurses to review the next day s appointments to ensure the visits are productive. Primary-care practitioners praise the new approach for being more organized, but today s payment system penalizes this method because it results in fewer... (Boston Globe)
Your Health: Common pain relievers may boost heart risk (1) Aug 22, 2010
It is, however, associated with hypertension and gastrointestinal bleeding, so benefits and risks must be weighed carefully. Q:I have a home remedy to prevent sunburn, and you may not have heard of it. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
For a Sweet Taste and Health Benefi... Aug 21, 2010
Stevia has also been shown to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). A study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology revealed that of the participants given stevia in a double blind study of 106 Chinese individuals with hypertension, those who were given stevia had lowered diastolic and systolic blood pressure readings after 3 months of taking stevia, and the effects lasted for a year until the conclusion of the study. (Suite101.com)
Binge Drinking, Hypertension a Deadly Combo Aug 21, 2010
"However, male heavy binge drinkers with hypertension had a 12-fold higher risk of cardiovascular mortality than nondrinkers with optimal blood pressure," he added. Whether the findings are exclusive to this population isn't known, and Ohrr's group stressed that the findings need to be replicated in other populations. (MEDLINEplus)
Binge drinking, high blood pressure a lethal combo Aug 21, 2010
On their own, both binge drinking and hypertension up the risk of a fatal stroke or heart attack ... Compared with teetotalers with normal blood pressure, men with high blood pressure (hypertension) who even occasionally down more than six drinks in one sitting have nearly double the risk of dying from a stroke or heart attack, according to the study, which followed 6,100 South Koreans age 55 and up for two decades ... Normal blood pressure is defined as 120/80 mmHG or below, while high blood... (CNN -- Health)
6th Circuit: Pharma Negligence Claim Not Pre-empted by FDA Approval Aug 21, 2010
Redux stayed on the market for less than two years; Wyeth pulled the drug in 1997, after it became clear that Redux users had a significantly elevated risk of developing primary pulmonary hypertension, a potentially fatal disorder ... She was diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension in 2001 and died of it in 2003. (Law.com)
UNCs granted $8M to study kidney disease Aug 21, 2010
Dr. Ronald Falk, nephrology and hypertension division chief and UNC Kidney Center director, is leading a study into glomerulonephritis and vasculitis caused by anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies, the most common form of glomerular disease. Glomerular disease is a condition in which kidneys struggle to maintain a proper balance of protein and red blood cells in urine. (Triangle Business Journal)
Blood Pressure Test May Help Guide Treatment Aug 20, 2010
"The one-size-fits-all approach must be abandoned," said Dr. Curt Furberg of Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina, who wrote a commentary on the studies in the American Journal of Hypertension. Currently, fewer than half of patients are helped when they take just one blood pressure drug, and many must take more than one to keep blood pressure. (MEDLINEplus)
Common Hypertension Drugs Can Raise Blood Pressure in Certain Patients Aug 20, 2010
The study appears in the online edition of the American Journal of Hypertension. "Our findings suggest that physicians should use renin levels to predict the most appropriate first drug for treating patients with hypertension," says lead author Michael Alderman, M.D., professor of epidemiology & population health and of medicine at Einstein ... "Every clinician knows that there's a variation in response to antihypertensive treatment, and that some patients will have an elevation in blood... (Science Daily)
Stop Counting Calories and Start Lo... Aug 20, 2010
Chronic diseases and conditions such as obesity, excessive body fat, type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart disease and hypertension have reached epidemic levels in many industrialized countries. These chronic conditions reflect improper dietary practices and/or metabolic disorders [1,2. (Suite101.com)
Binge Drinking Increases Death Risk in Men With High Blood Pressure Aug 20, 2010
Hypertension and binge drinking each contribute to cardiovascular disease but have been rarely studied together, researchers said. These findings need to be confirmed in other studies and it's unclear whether the results can be generalized to other populations. (Science Daily)
Stress in Middle Age Could Contribute to Late-Life Dementia Aug 20, 2010
"This is the first study to show that stress in middle age can lead to dementia in old age, and confirms similar findings from studies of animals. Stress has previously been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, heart attack and hypertension," says Johansson, who also refers to earlier research at the Sahlgrenska Academy showing that cardiovascular disease can lead to Alzheimer's. "This study could result in a better understanding of the risk factors for dementia,... (Science Daily)
Moderate Drinking, Especially Wine, Associated With Better Cognitive Function Aug 20, 2010
The expected associations between other risk factors for poor cognitive functioning were seen, i.e. lower testing scores among people who were older, less educated, smokers, and those with depression, diabetes, or hypertension. It has long been known that "moderate people do moderate things." The authors state the same thing: "A positive effect of wine . . . could also be due to confounders such as socio-economic status and more favourable dietary and other lifestyle habits.". (Science Daily)
UT professor: Study underscores link between walking, cycling and health Aug 20, 2010
The World Health Organization estimates that more than 300 million adults are obese, putting them at increased risk for diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, gout, gallstones, fatty liver and some cancers. . (EurekAlert!)
Protect Yourself Against Refined Ca... Aug 20, 2010
These include obesity, effort angina, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, arthritis and others. Incidents of excessive body fat and obesity alone is 61% among the adult population in the U.S. [1,2,3. (Suite101.com)
Ghanaians and Exercise Culture Aug 20, 2010
Pot bellies, obesity, hypertension, high blood pressure, joint problems and many lifestyles related diseases are rife among both men and women in Ghana. Some see these as signs of the good life, signs of prosperity. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Antagonistic People May Increase Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Aug 19, 2010
18, 2010) Antagonistic people, particularly those who are competitive and aggressive, may be increasing their risk of heart attack or stroke, researchers report in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association ... Hypertension, 2010; DOI. (Science Daily)
Hostile, Competitive Types May Be Harming Their Hearts Aug 18, 2010
The report appears in the Aug. 16 online edition of the journal Hypertension ... Aug. 16, 2010, Hypertension, online. (MEDLINEplus)
Evolution May Have Pushed Humans Toward Greater Risk for Type 1 Diabetes Aug 18, 2010
Corona picked seven well-known conditions to study: type-1 and type-2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, Crohn's disease, coronary artery disease and bipolar disorder. Previous genome wide association studies have identified several hundred SNPs associated with each disorder. (Science Daily)
The You Docs: Losing belly fat and lowering lousy cholesterol Aug 17, 2010
We're talking about the DASH diet, the simple-genius plan that brings down hypertension. It's eating loads of fruits and veggies, plus fat-free dairy and lean protein, but not much salt, sweets or red meat. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Sprinkle with care Aug 17, 2010
Hence those suffering from hypertension, blood pressure or kidney diseases need to watch their salt intake. Depending on the problem, sodium restrictions are placed: Mild sodium restriction 3-4 gms allowed in the entire day Moderate restriction 1-3 gms Severe restriction 1 gm. (India Times, India)
theGrio: Obesity rate rises for black girls, improves for other kids Aug 17, 2010
These adults face other ailments related to obesity such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer ... These adults face other ailments related to obesity such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer. (MSNBC -- Opinion)
Habits to Help Prevent Alzheimer's Aug 16, 2010
Some studies have found that in patients with hypertension, blood-pressure-lowering medications reduced the risk of Alzheimer's disease; others have found no effect. The same is true for cholesterol-lowering medications and diabetes management -- some studies found lower risk for Alzheimer's and others found no difference. (FOX61, CT)
Alzheimer's: What You Need to Know Aug 16, 2010
For example, 60 percent also have hypertension, 26 percent have coronary heart disease, 23 percent have diabetes, and 18 percent have osteoporosis ... Multiple studies have found that unpaid caregivers for those who have Alzheimer's or other dementia are more likely to have higher levels of stress hormones, reduced immune function, new hypertension, and new heart disease than noncaregivers. (FOX61, CT)
Expensive New Blood Pressure Meds No Better Than Generics, According to Long-Term Data Aug 15, 2010
Diuretics cost 25 to 40 per year, while newer brand-name hypertension drugs can cost 300 to 600 per year. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute recommends patients control their blood pressure by first controlling their weight, exercising, reducing sodium, increasing potassium and drinking alcohol in moderation. (Science Daily)
Study: Older Blood Pressure Meds Perform Well Aug 14, 2010
But diuretics account for only about 30 percent of hypertension prescriptions written today. Patients should talk with their doctor to find out which blood pressure medication is best for them. (KERO 23, CA)
Yes, You Can Get Sick Of Chocolate Aug 14, 2010
So if your doctor prescribed a daily dose of dark chocolate to keep hypertension at bay, would your first instinct be to head straight to Costco and buy a ... and her colleagues from the University of Adelaide have spent a good amount of time investigating chocolate's ability to treat hypertension. (FOX61, CT)
Cheaper Blood Pressure Drugs: Good as New? Aug 14, 2010
Generic diuretics cost $25 to $40 per year compared with up to $300 to $600 annually for newer brand-name hypertension drugs, according to a press release from Loyola. The ALLHAT investigators have consistently pointed to cost as yet another advantage of diuretics. (ABC News)
Elevated heart rate over time linked to significant risk of death Aug 13, 2010
Although the participants had hypertension, the scientists adjusted for this fact as well as for other cardiovascular risk factors ... It enrolled 9,193 patients from Scandinavia and the United States to test two different treatments (losartan versus atenolol) for hypertension. (EurekAlert!)
Potential Treatment for Pulmonary Hypertension Discovered Aug 12, 2010
11, 2010) Researchers in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta are one step closer to a treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension, a potentially deadly disease ... Pulmonary arterial hypertension, which is high blood pressure in the lungs, currently has only a few treatment options, but most cases lead to premature death ... By using dichloroacetate (DCA) or Trimetazidine (TMZ), mitochondria targeted drugs, the activity of the mitochondria increases which helps... (Science Daily)
Focusing on Immediate Health Effects May Improve Weight Loss Success Aug 12, 2010
11, 2010) Most weight loss programs try to motivate individuals with warnings of the long-term health consequences of obesity: increased risk for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and asthma ... 25, 2009) Obese men are at increased risk for erectile dysfunction, likely caused by atherosclerosis-related hypertension and cardiovascular disease, as well as hormonal changes associated with. (Science Daily)
Managing Everyday Stress Aug 12, 2010
The points to several emotional and physical disorders that have been associated with stress: depression, anxiety, heart attack, stroke, hypertension, immune system disturbances, the common cold, certain cancers, autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, skin rashes, stomach ulcer, insomnia, and degenerative neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease. Read on. (Suite101.com)
Genome Study Identifies Genetic Variant Linked to TB Susceptibility in Africans Aug 10, 2010
(July 19, 2009) Researchers have discovered five genetic variants related to blood pressure in African-Americans -- findings that may provide new clues to treating and preventing hypertension. The effort marks the. (Science Daily)
A process evaluation of a "physical activity pathway" in the primary care setting Aug 9, 2010
Practices recruited patients either 'opportunistically' in routine consultations or by letter of invitation sent to patients on the hypertension disease register. A key component of the intervention was the delivery of a brief counselling session aimed at facilitating physical activity behaviour change. (BioMed Central)
10 common sex myths Aug 8, 2010
In addition, many men with health conditions, including hypertension and diabetes, cannot take oral prescriptions due to serious potential side effects or contraindications with other medications. For men who cannot use oral meds, there are a number of other options including urethral suppositories and ICP, an injection that produces an erection within minutes. (India Times, India)
8 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Aug 7, 2010
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects about one in three U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and 25 percent of American adults have prehypertension. "That's a frightening statistic," says Dr. Russell Blaylock, author of The Blaylock Wellness Report. (Newsmax)
Scientists Develop the First Model for Investigating the Origins of Testicular Cancer in Humans Aug 6, 2010
2, 2008) Women who experience severe gestational hypertension may give birth to boys at lower risk for testicular cancer, although the exact reasons why are still. (Aug. (Science Daily)
South Africa: Deployment of HIV-Positive Soldiers Raises Compensation Issue Aug 5, 2010
R-Adm Philip Schoultz, chief director of operations at the SANDF's Joint Operations Division (responsible for deployments), said the United Nations (UN) did not pay compensation in the event of a soldier dying from a pre-existing condition like HIV, diabetes or hypertension. This resulted in a loss of about 50 000 for the deceased's family. (allAfrica.com)
Revascularization in Elderly Seniors May Help Survival Rates After Heart Attack Aug 5, 2010
"Our data show that in parallel to the increase in procedure use, the characteristic profile of very elderly patients who suffered acute myocardial infarction has changed over time, with increasing prevalence of female sex, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, malignancy, chronic renal failure and hypertension," writes Dr. Louise Pilote, senior author of the study and director of the Division of General Internal Medicine at the MUHC with coauthors. "This probably reflects the advances in the... (Science Daily)
Study finds proximity could be key to success of healing prayer Aug 5, 2010
Devoted solely to continuing education, the Journal publishes annually more than 200 original clinical articles directed to the practicing physician and surgeon on topics such as hypertension, osteoporosis, alcoholism, obesity, dementia, asthma, and diabetes and includes monthly CME features. About the publishers. (EurekAlert!)
Pancreas Transplants as a Treatment... Aug 5, 2010
Pancreas Transplants as a Treatment for Diabetes. Pancreas Transplants as a Treatment for Diabetes. (Suite101.com)
Chili Peppers May Come With Blood Pressure Benefits Aug 5, 2010
In fact, there were already some clues: the prevalence of hypertension is over 20% in Northeastern China compared to 10-14% in Southwestern China, including Sichuan, Guozhuo, Yunnan, Hunan, and Chongqing, where Zhu is from ... Activation of TRPV1 by Dietary Capsaicin Improves Endothelium-Dependent Vasorelaxation and Prevents Hypertension. (Science Daily)
Weight Gain Eroding Americans' Quality of Life Aug 4, 2010
Illnesses associated with obesity include heart disease, diabetes, various cancers, osteoarthritis, hypertension and depression, Lubetkin said. Connie Diekman, director of university nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis, said the study made clear that the trend will have a profound effect on society and the health-care system if nothing changes. (AZCentral -- Health)
Stephanie Murphy loses 50 pounds Aug 4, 2010
At the age of 28, I weighed a whopping 169 pounds at 5 feet and [was] living an unhealthy life with high cholesterol and borderline hypertension. As soon as summer break began at the end of the school year, I sat down with my laptop and Googled a personal trainer in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The new public health enemy No. 1 is salt Aug 4, 2010
Michael Alderman, a hypertension specialist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, has been a leading voice of dissent, repeatedly calling for a randomized clinical trial to verify that sodium reduction has a meaningful impact on heart attacks, strokes and preventable deaths. "There is good evidence that by reducing sodium by a fairly substantial amount you can lower the average blood pressure of a population by a few millimeters mercury. It's been demonstrated in more than 100... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
For Blood Pressure, Can You Be Fit But Fat? Aug 3, 2010
"Obesity is such a strong predictor of blood pressure or hypertension risk that having a normal body weight is really what's going to drive your blood pressure" rather than your fitness level, Dr. Susan Lakoski, a cardiologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and one of the study's authors, told Reuters Health. At least in terms of lowering your risk for high blood pressure, she said, "it's not realistic to be fit and fat.". (MEDLINEplus)
Short and Long Sleep Durations Are Independent Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease, Study Suggests Aug 3, 2010
Results were adjusted for potential confounders such as age, sex, race, smoking, alcohol consumption, body mass index, physical activity, diabetes, hypertension and depression ... When subjects with diabetes, hypertension or depression were excluded from the analysis, the association with cardiovascular disease remained high for sleep durations of five hours or less (OR = 2. (Science Daily)
Program aims to improve minorities' organ donation Aug 2, 2010
"We are disproportionately afflicted and affected by hypertension, diabetes and obesity," said Dr. Clive Callender, a professor of surgery at Howard University who began working three decades ago to close racial gaps in organ donation. "It is critically important for minorities to participate in donation," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Uganda: Daily Monitor, Picfare to Treat 20, 000 in Jinja Aug 2, 2010
"During the camp general medical conditions will be handled like malaria, tuberculosis, diabetes, hypertension, eye ailments as well as dental cases. And cases that will need surgery will be referred to Jinja Referral Hospital," Mr Mubiru said. Other problems to be dealt with include gynecological and paediatric issues as well as free counselling and testing of HIV.. (allAfrica.com)
