Early Weight Gain May Lead to Hypertension Sep 4, 2008
Researchers have been trying to understand more of the causes of high blood pressure, also called hypertension ... "When trying to understand why some people get high blood pressure in later life, we need to consider a life course approach that considers early life as well as adult life risk factors such as dietary salt and obesity," Yoav Ben-Shlomo of the University of Bristol in Britain, who led the study published in the journal Hypertension, said in a statement. (MEDLINEplus)
Further Analysis From ATHENA Study Showed That Multaq(R)(Dronedarone) Reduced the Risk of Stroke in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Sep 3, 2008
The patients studied in ATHENA were either 75 years of age or older (with or without cardiovascular risk factor) or above 70 years of age with at least one additional cardiovascular risk factor (hypertension, diabetes, previous cerebrovascular event, left atrium size greater than 50 mm or left ventricular ejection fraction lower than 40%). Patients were randomized to receive Multaq(R) 400 mg BID or placebo, with a maximum follow-up of 30 months. (PR Newswire)
Viagra Keeps 7-Year-Old Girl Alive Sep 3, 2008
Natalie Archibald, from Musselburgh, near Edinburgh, was diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension after she collapsed on Christmas Day two years ago, the U.K. s Daily Telegraph reports. Primary pulmonary hypertension causes abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. (Fox News)
Researchers Devise Means To Create Blood By Identifying Earliest Stem Cells Sep 3, 2008
ACE inhibitors are already widely used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure, and the findings are, the researchers say, likely to hold promise for developing new treatments for heart diseases, anemias, leukemia and other blood cancers, and autoimmune diseases because they show for the first time that ACE plays a fundamental role in the very early growth and development of human blood cells. We figured out how to get the mother of all blood stem cells with the right culture... (Science Daily)
Alabama Plans to Tax Fat Employees to Recoup Insurance Costs Sep 3, 2008
But there's a way to avoid the fee: Get a check-up at an in-office "wellness center," where nurses will check for diabetes and hypertension and measure blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose levels and Body Mass Index (BMI) ... "There are folks walking around with diabetes and hypertension that don't even know it, and it's just a matter of time before something catastrophic happens to them," Ashmore said. (Fox News -- Politics)
Gilead may shoot past big firms' buyout hunts Sep 3, 2008
One of the drugs it acquired, Letairis, was approved for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension last year. Gilead expects an FDA decision by September on an inhaled experimental drug, aztreonam lysine, for cystic fibrosis. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Early Weight Gain Might Mean Higher Blood Pressure Later Sep 3, 2008
D., associate professor, physiology, University of Mississippi, Jackson; Sept. 3, 2008, Hypertension) ... But rapid weight gain that early in life shouldn't be a major cause of worry for parents, said Dr. Yoav Ben-Shlomo, a professor of clinical epidemiology at the University of Bristol in England, and lead author of a report in the October issue of Hypertension. (Health-Finder)
Natalie, 7, fights killer illness with daily dose of sex drug Sep 3, 2008
"It was only when we looked into it a bit more and, of course, then came all the jokes."But seriously, it has transformed her life. I've never seen her so happy. (Scotsman)
Viagra-This Little Blue Pill Proves a Lifesaver For 7-year-old Girl Sep 3, 2008
Natalie was diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension after she collapsed on Christmas Day 2006 while opening her presents ... But she was later found to be suffering from the lung condition primary pulmonary hypertension and was taken to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, where doctors prescribed her the Viagra to improve the blood flow to her lungs ... Primary pulmonary hypertension is a rare lung disorder characterized by increased pressure in the pulmonary artery. (TheMedGuru)
Blood Pressure Pill Works Well in Kids, Study Shows Sep 3, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The blood pressure drug valsartan (sold as Diovan) safely and effectively lowers blood pressure in youngsters aged 1 to 5 years who have high blood pressure (also called hypertension), a study shows ... Hypertension is rare in young children, typically caused by underlying kidney disease or other secondary causes ... In particular, valsartan had no demonstrable negative effects on growth, weight gain, or progression of head circumference -- a key indicator of brain... (MEDLINEplus)
How much weight should women gain while pregnant? Sep 2, 2008
Starting a pregnancy when you are already obese and then gaining too much weight during the pregnancy raises many health risks, including the risk of hypertension and diabetes, said Riley, who chairs the Clinical Document Review Panel on Obstetrics for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. So the Institute of Medicine is at it again, working on new guidelines, due out next year, that will consider obesity as well as other factors, including the age of the mother (the risks are... (Boston Globe)
Herbal stimulant 'to be banned' Sep 2, 2008
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Pressure Building: KishHealth offering blood pressure screenings Sep 2, 2008
An all-American, high-sodium diet can lead to hypertension, nurses said ... Catching early signs of hypertension and making healthy choices can make all the difference in an individual s life expectancy, Dragonuk said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Consumption of cocoa can reduce ailments Sep 2, 2008
"Contemporary scientific findings have indicated beyond doubt that regular consumption of cocoa can help reduce the risk of hypertension, heart attack and stroke. It also helps to improve arterial tolerance to stress, cuts diabetes risk, rejuvenates ageing body and stabilizes mood.". He therefore appealed to the media to assist the Board in its campaign in promoting regular consumption among the Ghanaian populace. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
OSU pharmacy students see jobs come their way (47) Sep 2, 2008
For example, pharmacists often help doctors monitor disease states and treatment of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension. DeLander believes this mounting responsibility is due in large part to economics. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Natalie, 7 Is Saved By Daily Sex Drug Sep 2, 2008
But she was found to be a rare sufferer of primary pulmonary hypertension and was taken to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. She was prescribed the Viagra to improve the blood flow to her lungs and the drug has been credited with saving her life. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Study Says Fat Cells in Obese Are Dysfunctional Sep 2, 2008
Obesity is a dangerous condition which is linked to the so-called lifestyle diseases like type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, heart disease, poor self-esteem, and a lower health-related quality of life. Sedentary lifestyle practices coupled with a shift in diet to junk foods are the main reason behind this explosion of overweight or obese populations. (News Locale)
Risks and benefits of antipsychotics in children and adolescents Sep 2, 2008
Childhood obesity is increasing worldwide and is associated with an increase in other cardiovascular risk factors in childhood, such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, and impaired glucose tolerance (Weiss et al., 2004) ... Weight gain in children raises the concern that, if treated for long periods, these patients may be at higher risk of insulin resistance, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease in the future. (EurekAlert!)
Dr. Robert Maronde, academic cocreated an artificial kidney Sep 1, 2008
In 1955, Dr. Maronde and two other physicians started the Hypertension Clinic at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center ... "As a result, a lot of people, except in his field of hypertension and clinical pharmacology, really don't know what he has done.". (Boston Globe)
TRANSCEND(TM) Trial Results Presented at European Society of Cardiology Congress and Published in The Lancet Sep 1, 2008
It has been reported in medical literature that the incidence of patients with hypertension who are intolerant to ACE inhibitors ranges between 10-39%,(4-6) which often leads to discontinuation of treatment leaving patients unprotected ... MICARDIS is indicated for the treatment of hypertension ... (5) Matchar DB, et al. Systematic Review: Comparative effectiveness of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers for treating essential hypertension. (PR Newswire)
Who should keep tabs on medical malpractice? Sep 1, 2008
Following a Right to Information (RTI) application to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), a citizen was told that drugs which were on test primarily for adults suffering from hypertension in other parts of the world, had been tested on children below 16 years in India, when there was neither the permission nor the need for such test (as children rarely suffer from hypertension). Another report states that the Union Health Ministry has laid down Standard Treatment Guidelines... (Daily News & Analysis)
Perfumes or Scented Creams May Harm Unborn Babies Sep 1, 2008
Though salt deficiency leads to muscular weakness, cramps and exhaustion, extra sodium intake disrupts the bodys fluid balance leading to hypertension and heart strokes. 2006-2008 themedguru. (TheMedGuru)
Study shows heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for carotid atherosclerosis Sep 1, 2008
After adjustment for age, gender, smoking history and hypertension, heavy snoring was significantly associated with carotid atherosclerosis. "Heavy snorers may be at risk for the development of carotid atherosclerosis, which is the leading cause of stroke," said lead author and study coordinator Sharon Lee, associate professor and director of the Ludwig Engel Centre for Respiratory Research at Westmead Hospital in Australia. (EurekAlert!)
Hohoe Health Insurance targets 95 percent coverage by 2009 Aug 30, 2008
Mr Hadzi said statistics available on incidence of diseases from the Municipal Hospital for 2007 to May this year, ranked malaria as the prevailing ailment in the Municipality, followed by antenatal cases, upper respiratory tract infection, hypertension and diabetes. The Board Chairman was optimistic that the decoupling plan by NHIA would be approved by Parlia ment to facilitate the registration of children on the streets. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
APFRI_focused on improving health Aug 29, 2008
CGSC students will have access to APFRI classes during the lunch hour about health topics such as hypertension, stress management, fitness and many others ... Those problems include pre-hypertension, elevated cholesterol and sleep problems from post deployment, Diggs said. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Family adopts Down syndrome children Aug 29, 2008
In Emmas case this was complicated by pulmonary hypertension, which a doctor said rendered her heart inoperable. He suggested we might have six months with her and to enjoy our time, Cornish said. (Florida Today)
JOEL BRINKLEY: In Cambodia, government watches as developers evict poor from their land Aug 29, 2008
Licadho, a local human rights group, noted in a new report that Un and the others dumped out here suffer from "malnutrition, typhoid, dengue fever, hepatitis A or B, hypertension, respiratory tract infections, gastro-intestinal illnesses including stress-related ulcers, depression," and last in this litany, "anger management problems." Um and her husband built a one-room shelter on stilts from scrap wood, bamboo matting and plastic tarps. Ten people now live in and under the house. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Heart Attack Prevention: Potential New Use For Viagra? Aug 29, 2008
Led by professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology Donald Maurice, the study focuses on the effects of Viagra the popular erectile dysfunction drug, which is also used to treat pulmonary hypertension ... (July 30, 2007) Viagra is now being used to treat not only erectile dysfunction (ED) but also pulmonary hypertension. (Science Daily)
Kidney International Aug 29, 2008
The ISN Nexus Symposium on Hypertension and the Kidney took place in Vienna, Austria from November 29 to December 2, 2007. The lectures are now available to watch online for free. (Nature News Service)
Endocrinology Aug 29, 2008
Special Web Collection: Diabetes and Hypertension. The treatment of diabetes and hypertension has become one of the greatest challenges for medical professionals today ... 56 billion people will have hypertension and by 2030 around 366 million will have diabetes. (Nature News Service)
Omics Gateway Aug 29, 2008
-Blocker Treatment Outcomes in Hypertension. Journal:Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics. (Nature News Service)
Maternal glucocorticoids affect childhood blood pressure Aug 29, 2008
g. cortisol) to inert forms (cortisone), allows increased access of maternal glucocorticoids to the fetus and 'programs' hypertension. Data in humans are limited. (BioMed Central)
Boehringer Drugs Micardis, Aggrenox Disappoint in Company-Sponsored Study Aug 28, 2008
Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- 's Micardis hypertension drug was no better than a placebo in preventing recurring strokes, a company-sponsored study found ... In the case of Profess and the tangle of related trials, enlightenment might be expressed simply, as a haiku: For stroke prevention/ use an antiplatelet drug/ Treat hypertension,'' the researchers wrote ... Patients all received other hypertension drugs at their doctor's discretion. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Staggering health survey results released Aug 28, 2008
The risk factors which were surveyed for along with health status and health care access were hypertension, cholesterol, asthma, diabetes, arthritis, colorectal cancer screening, prostate cancer screening, immunizations, oral health, physical activity, overweight, disability, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and women's health ... 41% had been given a hypertension diagnosis by a doctor. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Final report on pools is now in the Library, recommendation for warm-water pool is still 86 to 88 degrees Aug 28, 2008
The Arthritis Foundation states that higher temperatures of therapy pools (above 88 degrees) may feel soothing but can be dangerous if participants are active in the water and have cardiovascular problems or hypertension. Above 88 degrees is not a recommended temperature from the Arthritis Foundation Y Aquatic Program (AFYAP, 2002, page 9). (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
High Levels Of Uric Acid May Be Associated With High Blood Pressure Aug 28, 2008
"If you reduce uric acid, at least in some patients, you may be able to reduce blood pressure," said Dr. Daniel Feig, associate professor of pediatrics-renal at BCM and chief of the pediatric hypertension clinics at Texas Children's Hospital. "This could be one way people develop hypertension and may allow us to develop new therapies." ... Feig et al. Effect of Allopurinol on Blood Pressure of Adolescents With Newly Diagnosed Essential Hypertension: A Randomized Trial. (Science Daily)
Angiotensin Inhibitors And Receptor Blockers Linked To Lower Risk Of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Aug 28, 2008
17, 2004) Some patients with hypertension or other cardiovascular diseases should be closely monitored in order to maintain safe potassium levels in the body when prescribed certain medications, counsels a. (Dec. (Science Daily)
How The Brain Compensates For Vision Loss Shows Much More Versatility Than Previously Recognized Aug 28, 2008
10, 2008) Black people are more likely to lose vision as a result of idiopathic intracranial hypertension, or increased pressure in the brain, according to a new study. The cause of idiopathic intracranial. (Science Daily)
Couch potato lifestyles blamed for obesity shame Aug 28, 2008
Certainly all the vascular diseases, like hypertension, heart disease and diabetes, are all related to weight among other things. And obesity is always intimately related to poverty we are the poorest part of the UK.. (WalesOnline)
Your Health Check - VENOUS DISEASE: Part 1 Aug 28, 2008
When the failing valves allow the higher pressure of the deep system of veins to be transmitted to the superficial low pressure system we say that the patient has venous hypertension or chronic venous insufficiency and this is what causes not only the varicosities but the skin changes from the stagnation (stasis) of venous blood in the tissues. We call this stasis dermatitis. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Drug May Lower Blood Pressure in Adolescents with Hypertension Aug 28, 2008
But since elevated uric acid levels in high blood pressure could be the result of several factors, high uric acid levels are not currently considered a true risk factor for hypertension ... "The results of this study represent a potentially new therapeutic approach, that of control of a biochemical cause of hypertension, rather than nonspecifically lowering elevated blood pressure. Although not representing a fully developed strategy, this study raises an alternative strategy that may prove to... (MEDLINEplus)
Treatment of Hypertension in the Elderly Aug 28, 2008
To the Editor: In his editorial accompanying the article by Beckett et al.1 on the results of the Hypertension in the Very Elderly Trial (HYVET), Kostis (May 1 issue)2 describes why he thinks the data from the study are important. However, the vast majority of patients who were enrolled in the trial (3670 of 3845) came from Eastern Europe and China; only 105 were recruited from Western countries. (New England Journal of Medicine)
SRMC performs lap-band procedure (167) Aug 27, 2008
LAP-BAND has been approved for use in severely obese adults with a body mass index of 40 or more or a BMI of at least 35 with one or more severe obesity-related conditions, which includes Type II diabetes, hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea. Candidates can also be eligible for the procedure if they weigh at least 100 pounds more than their ideal weight and have been overweight for more than five years. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Preventive Care for the Elderly Aug 27, 2008
Anyone with diet-related illness (diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, obesity) should receive nutrition counseling. Exercise: Regular exercise helps to prevent osteoporosis and obesity, and benefits those with hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease ... Those aged 70 to 84 benefit the most, but others who might benefit include men older than 40, postmenopausal women, and premenopausal women who smoke or who have hypertension or hypercholesterolemia. (Suite101.com)
Secret to a healthy, long life: Good genes, better exercise Aug 27, 2008
He said there was clear evidence that measures taken in one's 70s could help prevent "several important categories of disease, such as hypertension, heart disease, osteoporosis and even cancer.". In The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition last year, Rivlin noted that changes in body composition, like loss of bone and muscle and accumulation of body fat, typically accompany aging and can affect health in a variety of ways: poor posture that impairs breathing; falls and fractures; loss of... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Gout Drug Cuts Teen High Blood Pressure Aug 27, 2008
Hypertension/High Blood Pressure Health Center ... Feig's team randomly assigned 30 teens, aged 11 to 17, with newly diagnosed stage I essential hypertension, the mildest kind, to take either 200 milligrams of allopurinol twice daily for four weeks or a placebo twice daily for four weeks ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 Related to Hypertension/High Blood Pressure. (WebMD)
California Tobacco Control Program Saved Billions In Medical Costs Aug 27, 2008
The risk factors included being overweight or obese, hypertension, binge drinking, no regular exercise, demographic factors, cost structure of health care inputs, active physicians per capita, hospital beds per capita, proportion of population receiving Medicaid services, and economic activity. "The methods in this study can be used to forecast future costs, and will provide important additional means for validating program evaluations that previously did not exist," Lightwood adds. (Science Daily)
5 things you didn’t know about ... obstructive sleep apnea Aug 27, 2008
Smokers and those with hypertension also are at risk. Consequences: Sleep apnea can result in severe daytime drowsiness, fatigue and irritability. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Weight-loss surgery saves lives, studies find Aug 27, 2008
Researchers already knew that bariatric surgery sharply reduced diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol, in addition to improving appearance and quality of life ... Guidelines call for a prospective patient to have a body mass index, or BMI, of 40, or a BMI of 35 and at least one other condition, such as diabetes or hypertension ... If you have a BMI of 33 and have hypertension and diabetes, that is not much different from having a BMI of 40, and there is a real benefit to be had from... (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
Alabama needs more carrots Aug 27, 2008
Like smoking, obesity has been linked to a multitude of health problems such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes and joint failure. All are expensive to fix after the fact, and all are preventable. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Olive leaf extract can help tackle high blood pressure and cholesterol Aug 27, 2008
Taking 1000mg of a specific olive leaf extract (EFLA943) can lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure in patients with mild hypertension (high blood pressure) ... Hypertension is one of the most common and important disease risk factors imposed by the modern lifestyle ... "This works showed that taking a 1000mg dose has substantial effects in people with borderline hypertension," says Aydogan. (EurekAlert!)
Research examines variations of rare lung disease Aug 27, 2008
A team led by Jean Elwing, MD, an assistant professor in UC's pulmonary, critical care and sleep division, is enrolling female LAM patients to see if pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary vascular disease may be contributing to their respiratory symptoms. Pulmonary hypertension is a blood vessel disorder of the lungs in which pressure in the pulmonary artery, the blood vessel that leads from the heart to the lungs, rises above normal levels ... "We plan to evaluate a group of women with LAM who... (EurekAlert!)
Vital organs Aug 27, 2008
The need for transplants is high among minorities because some diseases that can lead to organ failure, such as hypertension and diabetes, are found more frequently in minorities. With the exception of Hispanics, who are very generous organ donors, Ross says, most other minorities have a low rate of organ donation and don't keep pace with the number needed for organ transplants. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Herbal stimulant 'to be banned' Aug 26, 2008
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Looking out for prisoners' health Aug 26, 2008
"I try to give them some education about health issues for their personal needs, whether it's diabetes or hypertension or breast cancer screening or cancer screening in general, or immunizations and annual flu shots." ... The prisons do "not just an average job, but an excellent job" of managing patients for diabetes, hypertension and cancer, she said ... "With hypertension and other cardiac diseases, there are almost twice as many.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Company asks pharmacists, hospitals to return drug Aug 26, 2008
The recall, only on the pharmacy and retail level, includes about 65 different prescription drugs, such as pain killers, antidepressants, diet medication and drugs for blood pressure and hypertension. Only pharmacies and hospitals should return the prescription drugs. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
WALKING FOR WELLNESS: Community challenged to participate in 2008 Orangeburg Kidney Walk, set for Oct. 23 Aug 26, 2008
She said it is imperative that individuals talk with their doctor about their kidney count, adding that individuals with hypertension and diabetes, the leading causes of kidney disease, should especially follow up on the condition of their kidneys. Early testing it touted as key in helping reduce kidney disease rates. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
USP announces new tool to help prevent medication mix-ups due to look alike/sound alike drug names Aug 26, 2008
"As one can imagine, for someone with hypertension, receiving the wrong medication could present a potentially severe consequence," noted Cousins. "This is exactly the type of mix-up we think could be avoided through tools such as our Drug Error Finder. This may be useful to parties across the health care system who are involved in dispensing and administering medicationsand especially to caregivers and to patients, who should always remain vigilant and participate actively in their care." The... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
CarterBaldwin Executive Search Places Former Schering Plough Exec Joe Ciaffoni at Atlanta's Sciele Pharma Aug 26, 2008
The Company's Cardiovascular and Diabetes products treat patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, high triglycerides, unstable angina and Type 2 diabetes; its Women's Health products are designed to improve the health and well-being of women and mothers and their babies; and its Pediatrics products treat allergies, asthma, coughs and colds, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). . (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Reserve O-lineman Little out for season Aug 26, 2008
His mother, Shirley Little, died suddenly in late spring of an enlarged heart and hypertension. "I'm fine now," Little said earlier this month. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ghana reverse brain drain in the health sector Aug 26, 2008
Mr Odum said soon, an Italian health group would be coming to establish a centre for the treatment of diabetes and hypertension, at the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. He said the government of President Kuffuor has increased the nursing training institutions in the country from 15 to 54, increased the enrolment at the nursing training institutions from 680 students to 8000 per annum and constructed 205 new hospitals and health centres throughout the country. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Woman dies from West Nile virus Aug 26, 2008
However, he said people 50 years and older are more likely to get sick and develop serious symptoms, and those with diabetes and/or hypertension have the greatest risk of becoming ill. Officials with the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency said Monday that two more local residents have been diagnosed with West Nile virus, bringing the number of human cases this year in San Diego County to seven. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
German pharma major battles Indian cos on patent Aug 25, 2008
MUMBAI: German drug major Boehringer Ingelheim, which has filed a patent application for a combination anti hypertension drug, is intent on battling Indian firms for the generic version ... In the current case, Boehringer Ingelheims drug is licensed for the treatment of hypertension in patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Sleep-deprived teens risk health Aug 25, 2008
HYPERTENSION They are prone to late nights of videogames, homework, and the Internet, and teenagers who don't get enough sleep may be at greater risk for hypertension ... Teens who had trouble falling asleep or slept poorly were three-and-a-half times more likely to have prehypertension - that is, blood pressure elevated to just below hypertension levels ... Teens who slept fewer than six-and-a-half hours were two-and-a-half times more likely to have prehypertension. (Boston Globe)
Study Commences at Henry Ford Hospital to Examine Efficacy of Ivivi tPEMF Technology to Relieve Pain From Knee Osteoarthritis Aug 25, 2008
Osteoarthritis is marked by various degrees of inflammation and according to the American Heart Association, current therapies such as common NSAID-based pain relievers can increase the risk of heart failure, stroke, hypertension and gastrointestinal bleeding in some patients. The technology could fit well with our collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to orthopaedic and rehabilitative conditions and we believe it holds promise not only for patients with osteoarthritis, but also in post... (Primezone Releases)
