HIV Patients May Have Stiffer Arteries Jun 30, 2009
The study appears online June 25 in the American Journal of Hypertension ... SOURCE: American Journal of Hypertension, news release, June 25, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Click to read:Iraqi Forces Take Control of Baghdad Jun 30, 2009
Lou, lighten up or at least see your Cardiologist to do a physical, because I would hate to see you stroke out because of hypertension or worse. Have a great day. (CBS News)
Ten Easy Ways to Eat More Oatmeal Jun 29, 2009
A daily bowl of porridge made with oatmeal can lower cholesterol (especially the bad LDL cholesterol), and reduce the risks of high blood pressure (hypertension), Type 2 diabetes and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis. Because oats are a complex carbohydrate, porridge is filling, and is slowly digested, and this can help control unwanted weight gain. (Suite101.com)
Electronic monitors provide care without doctor Jun 29, 2009
"The idea is to leverage these technologies to help us stay connected with patients, especially patients suffering from chronic conditions (like) congestive heart failure, hypertension. Those handful of ailments contribute 80 percent of U.S. health care costs.". The center is also testing more lower-tech home monitors, such as one made by Honeywell International that resembles a digital clock radio that is part of a pilot project involving 600 congestive heart failure patients in Northern... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Early pregnancy problems warning Jun 29, 2009
Patrick O'Brien, spokesman for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said the underlying reasons for some of the associations would include lifestyle factors such as smoking, nutrition and also conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. "It notches up our level of awareness that if someone has problems in early pregnancy, especially repeated problems, maybe we should be watching these women a bit more closely.". (BBC News)
The health of a nation Jun 28, 2009
Three chronic diseases that seem to be causing the most damage -- obesity, hypertension and diabetes -- could also show the greatest benefit from regular care ... "We have an epidemic of hypertension and diabetes that show no signs of slowing down. If we don't deal with those upstream problems, the downstream is always going to be swamped.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
U.S. Seniors Outshine British in Brainpower TestBetter education and lower depression rates could lead to sharper seniors. Jun 28, 2009
"The fact that the greatest cognitive advantage for U.S. adults in our study was among the oldest-old may also support the hypothesis that more aggressive diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, and possibly other cardiovascular risks, in the U.S. in middle-age and older adults leads to less significant cognitive decline among the oldest-old," the researchers wrote in the study. Given the enormous health and cost implications of dementia, they added, research to confirm that more aggressive... (ABC News)
Science steps up to the bar Jun 27, 2009
(He has since received research grants financed by an alcohol industry foundation, though he notes that at least one of his studies found that alcohol increased the risk of hypertension. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Fish Protein Link To Controlling High Blood Pressure Jun 27, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 26, 2009) Medical scientists at the University of Leicester are investigating how a species of fish from the Pacific Ocean could help provide answers to tackling chronic conditions such as hereditary high blood pressure and kidney disease. They are examining whether the Goby fish can help researchers locate genes linked to high blood pressure. (Science Daily)
Obese Poor Shut out from Weight-Loss Surgeries Jun 27, 2009
Nearly 30 percent of those who had bariatric surgery also had diabetes, 52 percent had hypertension and 19 percent had chronic pulmonary disease. The morbidly obese took twice as many sick days per year (5. (MEDLINEplus)
From The Glass To The Brain In Six Minutes Jun 27, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 26, 2009) Just one drink can quickly go to your head. Researchers in Heidelberg tested this well-known adage. (Science Daily)
Latin America must cut blood pressure to thrive Jun 26, 2009
Increasing rates of hypertension and chronic diseases, coupled with expected increases in population growth, then, present a mounting threat to Latin American economies ... Government officials and others bearing the cost must be sold the benefits of campaigns to prevent, identify and treat hypertension. (EurekAlert!)
Why get vaccinated? Jun 26, 2009
Adults and children with the following conditions: chronic pulmonary disorders; renal, hepatic, hematological and metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disorders (excluding hypertension though). Adults and children who have immunosuppression. (iAfrica.com)
New global AIDS chief goes to work immediately Jun 26, 2009
"We're not talking about people who are dealing with hypertension, diabetes or coronary heart disease," Goosby told The Chronicle in a telephone interview Wednesday from Geneva. "We're really focused on trying to identify patients who are HIV-positive and in late stages of the disease.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Should you even ask? Jun 26, 2009
Four vascular diseases, all related to overweight coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes and hypertension when combined with the depression that inevitably forms in people with chronic diseases, account for more than half our deaths and about 60 percent of our health care spending. Just as bad, while obesity compromises health and creates enormous health cost drags on the system, declines in health compromise business productivity, which in turn hurts competitiveness. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
American elderly smarter than English Jun 26, 2009
US adults were also more likely to be taking medications for hypertension, and hypertension treatment was associated with significantly better cognitive function in the US, but not in England (P. 014 for treatment X country interaction). (BioMed Central)
Health care’s forgotten - On remote reservations, service doesn’t meet needs Jun 26, 2009
Dorgan says Archambault died in 2007 after her medicine for hypertension ran out and she couldn t get an appointment to refill it at the nearest clinic, 18 miles away. She drove to the clinic five times and failed to get an appointment before she died. (Missoulian, MT)
U.S. Seniors 'Smarter' Than English Seniors Jun 26, 2009
The research team also examined data on participant health conditions, risk factors, and treatments for stroke, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, lung disease, and cancer ... U.S. adults reported a higher prevalence of hypertension, yet they also were more likely to be taking medications to treat the condition ... A number of studies have shown a link between untreated hypertension and an increased risk for cognitive impairment. (Science Daily)
Weight-Loss Surgery: Safe, but Does It Work? Jun 26, 2009
"The database collection is powered to address both the short- and long-term issues related to bariatric surgery, including things such as weight loss, improvement in health parameters like diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and cholesterol problems," says DeMaria. With the ranks of overweight and obese people growing each year, that would certainly be welcome information for anyone contemplating surgery as part of a weight-loss program. (Time.com)
Patient-centered healthcare Jun 26, 2009
The statistics are startling, particularly for chronic but treatable conditions, like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and cancer, that are driving most of the increases in healthcare costs. CVS Caremark s research shows that one-quarter of original prescriptions for chronic conditions never get filled, and more than half of patients taking a maintenance medication will stop taking it within their first year, likely leading to significant increases in surgeries, unnecessary hospital... (Boston Globe)
Poverty compounding problem of Anxiety Jun 25, 2009
Anxiety, he said, might kill silently and slowly or suddenly through such diseases as hypertension, diabetes and stroke. Rev Torku said a research on living standard in Ghana indicated that about 46 per cent of the population was poor with 18 per cent so poor that they lived on less than GHC 1 a day. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Keys to good health Jun 25, 2009
"A lot of people aren't aware how susceptible they are to various things, like hypertension or high cholesterol," said Dr. Arla McVicker, a family physician at Covenant Clinic's Evansdale office. "And if we can catch it early, there's lots of things we can do to manage it and decrease morbidity.". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Pre-Diabetes Costs Nation $25 Billion Annually in Extra Medical Care, New Data Show Jun 25, 2009
Specifically, the study showed that people with pre-diabetes had 34 percent more ambulatory visits associated with their condition than the reference population, including 92 percent more visits for hypertension and 9 percent more visits for cardiovascular disease. This additional health care usage translated to an additional physician visit and two additional prescriptions per year for each person with diabetes. (PR Newswire)
Eye disease pilot for community Jun 24, 2009
It would initially target patients with stable glaucoma or ocular hypertension to be followed up in the community, close to home. "This will avoid unnecessary hospital outpatient visits," said Ms Hart. (BBC News -- UK)
Drug not only risk to patient, court told Jun 23, 2009
Peter Garling, SC, for Merck, said the lead claimant in a class action against the drug company, Graeme Peterson, 58, had significant risk factors for heart disease including hypertension, obesity and his gender and age. Cardiologists who gave evidence for the plaintiffs estimated that taking Vioxx had doubled Mr Peterson's risk of having a heart attack; however, Mr Garling said they had not take into account Mr Peterson's circumstances. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Pilot error cited in fatal Lompoc air crash Jun 23, 2009
According to the results of an autopsy by the Santa Barbara County Coroner s office, Foley suffered from cardiovascular disease, chronic pulmonary disease and hypertension. Toxicological tests detected hydrocodone, a prescription narcotic painkiller, in his liver and kidney, but no blood was available for testing, and it was not determined when the pilot might last have taken medication or whether he could have been impaired by its use, the NTSB report stated. (Santa Maria Times)
Herbal stimulant 'to be banned' Jun 23, 2009
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YOUR HEALTH: Skin color matters in vitamin D debate Jun 23, 2009
John Flack, principal investigator at the Center for Urban and African American Health at Wayne State University, Detroit, says: "I think it's potentially a very important explanation for some of the differences, from hypertension to cancer to heart failure. The actual proof is not there, but it's plausible.". But Flack adds that many factors contribute to African Americans' poorer health. (USA Today -- News)
Brigham and Women's study to test vitamin D, fish oil supplements Jun 23, 2009
African-Americans have a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency and a greater frequency of certain types of cancer and diabetes and hypertension, so I think that it will be of great importance to look at whether something as simple as taking a vitamin D supplement can narrow these health gaps, said Manson, who believes the study is one of the first large-scale randomized trials to target a specific group at higher risk for a deficiency of nutrients. It would be wonderful if something as simple as a... (Boston Globe)
The Blame Game Who is responsible for obesity? Jun 23, 2009
According to the CDC, obesity contributes to health problems such as type II diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, cancer and stroke, just to name a few. There s no way to blame just farmers or food products. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
The silent killer in Uganda Jun 23, 2009
David Guwatudde, the chair of epidemiology and biostatistics at Makerere, said one study in a rural district found that 30 percent of people have hypertension, an area just beginning to experience modernization ... Francis Bajunirwe, a lecturer of community health at Mbarara University, a six-hour drive from Kampala, and Jerome Kabakyenga, the dean of medicine at Mbarara, said Uganda s relative stability in the last quarter century after violent rule of Idi Amin has opened up Uganda not just to... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
CENSUDI mainstreams HIV/AIDS workplace policy into its operations Jun 23, 2009
Dr Rachel said she had worked in the field of HIV/AIDS since its outbreak and indicated that the disease was just like diabetes and hypertension and if well managed, an infected person could survive for a long time. She appealed to people not to abandon those living with the disease and urged victims of rape to quickly report to the hospital to avoid the possibility of contracting the disease. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Severe Obesity Increases Risks Of Health Problems During Surgery Jun 22, 2009
Pulmonary hypertension related to sleep apnea. The clinician should consider age, gender, cardiorespiratory fitness, electrolyte disorders and heart failure as independent predictors for death or complications from surgery, according to the advisory. (Science Daily)
Obesity:The Blame Game Jun 22, 2009
According to the CDC, obesity contributes to health problems such as type II diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, cancer and stroke, just to name a few. "There's no way to blame just farmers or food products. It's the whole package," Montgomery said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
How Obesity Increases The Risk For Diabetes Jun 22, 2009
18, 2008) Obesity is a worldwide health problem directly linked to several diseases such as hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Resistin is a cysteine-rich hormone mainly secreted by adipose tissues and may form. (Science Daily)
Click to read:Insurance Companies Refuse Autism Coverage Jun 22, 2009
"Prosthetics, mental health, stress, hypertension: all of these things lead to a cumulative effect that runs the risk of putting the insurance out of reach for the average business person and the average employee working for that person," said Hugh Keogh of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Cassandra Oldham and state Delegate Bob Marshall don't buy it. (CBS News)
Healthy living is new mantra Jun 21, 2009
Overall there is the beginning of a fitness trend and the desire for body beautiful plus rising consciousness of having a healthy lifestyle even as we grapple with changing habits giving rise to more chronic lifestyle-oriented ailments like hypertension, stress and obesity. Its a established fact that education and awareness can promote healthier lifestyle. (India Times)
Effect of 6-months of physical exercise on the nitrate/nitrite levels in hypertensive postmenopausal women Jun 21, 2009
Evidences have shown that the incidence of arterial hypertension is greater in postmenopausal women as compared to premenopausal ... Therefore, 6-months of exercise training are an important approach in management arterial hypertension and play a protective effect in postmenopausal women. (BioMed Central)
WHO says chronic diseases reach "epidemic" proportions - IRIN Jun 21, 2009
"For other epidemics like measles, meningitis or cholera, you see and hear people dying. But in a hospital ward of dying chronic respiratory, hypertension and cancer patients, there is not as much noise," he told IRIN. Less than 1 percent of official development assistance funds chronic disease prevention and treatment, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ... Double burden Africa is expected to have the biggest increase in deaths from NCD's over the next... (AlertNet)
Got Ear Plugs? You May Want To Sport Them On The Subway And Other Mass Transit, Researchers Say Jun 21, 2009
But as Dr. Gershon points out, "For many people, unless the noise is also considered to be a nuisance, such as noisy neighbors late at night, exposure to most loud noise levels is often not perceived as potentially hazardous, and precautions are rarely taken." Further, she states , "People do not necessarily pay attention, for example, to excessive noise from attending concerts, riding motorcycles or even listening to MP3 players at high volume for extended periods," Additionally, as Mr. Neitzel... (Science Daily)
Cerebrospinal Fluid Shows Alzheimer's Disease Deterioration Much Earlier Jun 20, 2009
29, 2007) Commonly prescribed drugs for the treatment of hypertension may be capable of preventing Alzheimer's disease and cognitive deterioration. The new research suggests that a large number of geriatric. (Science Daily)
New diet, new threat in Uganda Jun 20, 2009
While old-fashioned malnutrition persists, area doctors are seeing the creeping advance of mis-nourishment, with thin villagers showing up in clinics with hypertension and diabetes. We really have double jeopardy, said Robert Kalyesubula, a physician at Mulago Hospital in the capital of Kampala. (Boston Globe)
Earplugs Instead of Earbuds to Shush Subway Noise Jun 20, 2009
Excessive noise exposure also is linked to hypertension, heart disease, disruptions in stress hormones, and sleep disorders, and it has been shown to interfere with learning in children, the researchers said. For these reasons, the scientists said noise control efforts, including increased transit infrastructure maintenance and the use of quieter equipment, should be a priority. (Newsmax)
Getting a Checkup in Aisle Three Jun 20, 2009
Minor problems caught right away from infections to mild hypertension to a suspicious lesion may never blossom into major problems ... There are also preventive services like cholesterol and hypertension screening. (Time.com)
Former Inmates at Increased Risk for High Blood Pressure Jun 20, 2009
"Former inmates were also more likely to lack treatment for their hypertension at the year seven examination (17 percent vs. 41 percent), and in each of the follow-up visits during the entire 20-year duration of the CARDIA study," wrote Dr. Emily A. Wang, of the San Francisco General Hospital and the University of California, San Francisco, and colleagues ... "For the more than 7 million people that pass through U.S. jails and prisons each year, incarceration may be an independent risk factor... (MEDLINEplus)
MTN organises free medical screening for traders Jun 20, 2009
The medical team checked for diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity and high blood pressure. Dr Charles Donkor Baah, a medical officer from the hospital, said patients diagnosed to have diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure would be counselled while those with more complicated cases would be referred for treatment. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Racial Disparities in U.S. Health C... Jun 19, 2009
The report which focused on cardiovascular disease and the related condition of hypertension was given by a distinguished panel of speakers which included Louis W. Sullivan, M.D., Chairman of the Sullivan Alliance to Transform the Health Professions and Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and President Emeritus, Morehouse School of Medicine. The report states that, "racial and ethnic minorities continue to have more disease and related conditions of hypertension,... (Suite101.com)
Radiation May Raise Stroke Risk After Hodgkin's Jun 19, 2009
"For young survivors of Hodgkin's lymphoma, who are at especially increased risk of stroke and TIA, physicians should consider appropriate risk-reducing strategies, such as treatment of hypertension and lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of stroke and TIA," van Leeuwen and colleagues wrote. The study appears online June 17 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. (MEDLINEplus)
• Alcoholism may be cause of fiance's problems Jun 19, 2009
He also has hypertension, probably from his drinking, for which he takes two medications ... Hypertension can weaken blood vessels, and some medications used to treat it carry the side effects of easy bleeding, ulcers and more ... Further liver damage may be taking place as a consequence of his hypertension medication. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Face Stroke Risk Jun 19, 2009
"For young survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma, who are at especially increased risk of stroke and TIA, physicians should consider appropriate risk-reducing strategies, such as treatment of hypertension and lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of stroke and TIA," the authors wrote. . (Newsmax)
Peoples Wellness Project to assist Northampton residents Jun 19, 2009
With a focus on education and awareness, as well as early detection for serious health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, local residents who are most at risk will receive convenient services when they are crucially needed. The Ribbon of Hope program provides one-time grants of 25,000 to nonprofits for projects furthering science, health and education in their communities. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Prevalent In Nonobese Patients Jun 18, 2009
Associations have been found between OSA and serious medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, hypertension and increased risk for mortality. Abstract Title: Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Non-Obese Patients: Age, Gender and Severity. (Science Daily)
Proteins And Fats Of The Human Body Jun 18, 2009
Cholesterol has a reputation as being dangerous, and while diseases such as hypertension (high blood pressure) and atherosclerosis (plague on the inner lining of arterial wall) to some extent are hereditary, high levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cholesterol travels in the blood plasma in the form of particles. (Suite101.com)
Healthy reasons to shake the salt habit Jun 17, 2009
But if reduction efforts are successful, proponents say there would be less hypertension, and less heart disease and fewer strokes, the No. 1 and No. 3 killers nationwide. There are a lot of dietary factors that affect blood pressure, but salt is front and center, said Lawrence J. Appel, a professor of medicine, epidemiology and international health at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and a salt panel member at the Institute of Medicine, a scientific advisory panel. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
HEALTHPOINT-Sponsored Venous Leg Ulcer Clinical Trial Enrolls First Subject for Second Phase II Study Jun 17, 2009
Typically caused by impaired microcirculation secondary to venous hypertension, venous leg ulcers are increasingly common, are costly, and are often a cause of prolonged suffering for patients. Characterized as difficult to heal, many such ulcers develop into chronic, nonresponsive wounds despite application of standard treatments. (PR Newswire)
The Optomap Retinal Exam Jun 16, 2009
Tuesday June 16, 2009. The image provides the optometrists at Jamie Rose Eyewear enhanced clinical information which facilitates the early detection, management and treatment of disorders and diseases evidenced in the retina such as detachment and tears, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
National Psoriasis Survey reveals its devastating impact on quality of life Jun 16, 2009
What many people don't realize is that its effects are devastating and can have an enormous physical and emotional impact on patients' lives," says Dr. Wayne Gulliver, a leader in dermatology in Newfoundland and Labrador. "Additionally, psoriasis can be associated with many common chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes, which may significantly shorten the patient's life. The results of the SKIN survey help validate the need for more effective... (Canada Newswire)
Too little sleep may raise blood pressure Jun 16, 2009
"People who didn't sleep as much were at greater risk of developing hypertension over five years," Kristen Knutson of the University of Chicago reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine on Monday ... "If you compare six hours of sleep to five hours of sleep, the five-hour sleepers will have 37 percent greater odds of developing hypertension," Knutson said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Why stress grays hair Jun 16, 2009
Surprisingly, conditions such as diabetes and hypertension had no impact on whether a senior kept or lost cognitive function. BOTTOM LINE: A healthy and engaged lifestyle can help keep seniors mentally sharp as they age. (Boston Globe)
What constitutes constipation and what are the best treatments? Jun 16, 2009
These include calcium channel blockers used for heart disease and hypertension, narcotic pain relievers, and older antidepressants such as Elavil. Age contributes, too, because intestinal muscles don't work as well as we grow older. (Boston Globe)
When diabetics would prefer AIDS Jun 16, 2009
"I was here in Mbarara, accompanying my wife, who is planning a study of African health at the Harvard School of Public Health. The World Health Organization has warned that diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and other diseases of development are well on their way to becoming entrenched worldwide. A current major example is the explosion of diabetes in India. Those diseases do not get as much attention in Africa because of the scourge of AIDS and the perpetual struggle against malaria.For... (Boston Globe)
Lack of Good Sleep Might Be Deadly Jun 16, 2009
Less sleep has previously been linked with hypertension and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Almost 2,000 men and women were followed for more than a decade, after initially being examined in a sleep laboratory. (MEDLINEplus)
Neck Size May Affect Severity of Sleep Apnea Jun 16, 2009
Earlier research had found an association between OSA and serious health problems such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, hypertension and increased risk of death. SOURCE: American Academy of Sleep Medicine, news release, June 9, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Know Your Odds for Heart Failure Jun 16, 2009
MONDAY, June 8 (HealthDay News) -- Avoiding four key risk factors -- overweight, smoking, hypertension and diabetes -- can go a long way to keeping you safe from a major killer, heart failure. So finds new research based on data from the landmark Framingham Heart Study. (MEDLINEplus)
Healthy Diet May Boost Men's Fertility Jun 16, 2009
"A healthy, well-balanced diet is not just important for preventing diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension, but it may be useful for preserving or improving your reproductive health too," Dr. Jaime Mendiola of the University of Murcia, the lead researcher on the study, told Reuters Health via e-mail. A number of studies have suggested that there are links between consuming certain nutrients and male infertility, Mendiola and his team note in the journal Fertility and... (MEDLINEplus)
