News tagged with calcium channel blockers


Study identifies superior hypertension treatment, efficacy between sexes

(Medical Xpress)—In a recent subgroup analysis of the largest blood pressure treatment trial in history, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers found that women and men react the same to ...

Cardiology created May 21, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

No proof drugs ease kids' migraines, study says

(HealthDay)—Children and teens who get migraine headaches suffer in multiple ways, missing school and fun time with friends while waiting for the debilitating pain to subside.

Pediatrics created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Body mass index may determine which blood pressure treatments work best

According to new research published Online First in the Lancet, body mass index may influence which blood pressure medications work best at reducing the major complications of high blood pressure (strokes, heart attacks, ...

Health created Dec 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fainting spells often tied to too many meds at once, study says

(HealthDay)—Taking too many medications at the same time could lead to repeated fainting episodes, a new study reveals.

Medications created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Everyday drugs could combat dementia, according to major study

(Medical Xpress)—Medications used to treat hypertension, diabetes and skin conditions could be doubling as treatments for Alzheimer's within 10 years according to researchers. A groundbreaking new study ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Nov 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sesame and rice bran oil lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol

People who cooked with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils saw a significant drop in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure ...

Cardiology created Sep 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast