News tagged with journal hypertension
Sweeping genetic analysis of rare disease yields common mechanism of hypertension
Analyzing all the genes of dozens of people suffering from a rare form of hypertension, Yale University researchers have discovered a new mechanism that regulates the blood pressure of all humans.
Genetics
Jan 22, 2012 |
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Methods to repair kidney cells, assess kidney function on the horizon
Researchers may have found a way to block kidney-destroying inflammation and help damaged kidney cells recover.
Medical research
Apr 16, 2013 |
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Study links low wages with hypertension, especially for women and younger workers
Workers earning the lowest wages have a higher risk of hypertension than workers with the highest wages, according to new research from UC Davis.
Health
Jan 03, 2013 |
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Hypertension traced to source in brain
(Medical Xpress)—When the heart works too hard, the brain may be to blame, says new Cornell research that is changing how scientists look at high blood pressure (hypertension). The study, published in the ...
Medical research
Dec 18, 2012 |
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Research findings breathe new life into lung disease
It turns out the muscle cells on the outside of blood vessels have been wrongly accused for instigating lung disease. New research shows that while these muscle cells are responsible for constricting or dilating the blood ...
Medical research
Oct 24, 2012 |
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Breakthrough could help sufferers of fatal lung disease
Pioneering research conducted by the University of Sheffield is paving the way for new treatments which could benefit patients suffering from the fatal lung disease pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
Medical research
Oct 15, 2012 |
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Psychological distress increases risk of death from stroke
Psychological distress was associated with a higher risk of death from stroke, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 18, 2012 |
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Swimming improves vascular function, BP in older adults
(HealthDay) -- Swimming exercise is associated with a decrease in blood pressure (BP) and improvements in vascular function in older adults with early hypertension, according to a study published in the April ...
Cardiology
Mar 30, 2012 |
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Difference in left and right arm blood pressure indicates survival chances
Patients suffering from high blood pressure who have different blood pressure (BP) readings in each arm are at a reduced chance of survival over 10 years, claims a study published today in the British Medical Journal.
Health
Mar 20, 2012 |
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Breakthrough in understanding the genetics of high blood pressure
A researcher from the University of Leicester's Department of Cardiovascular Sciences has been involved in a ground-breaking study into the causes of high blood pressure.
Cardiology
Nov 09, 2011 |
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Protein is potential new treatment target for adult pulmonary hypertension
A protein critical to development appears to have a grave impact on lungs exposed to smoking and air pollution, researchers report.
Medical research
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Estrogen treatment may help reverse severe pulmonary hypertension
UCLA researchers have found that the hormone estrogen may help reverse advanced pulmonary hypertension, a rare and serious condition that affects 2 to 3 million individuals in the U.S., mostly women, and can ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 15, 2011 |
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Beyond pills: Cardiologists examine alternatives to halt high blood pressure
More and more, patients show up to appointments with hypertension expert John Bisognano, M.D., Ph.D. carrying bags full of "natural" products that they hope will help lower their blood pressure. And like most physicians, ...
Cardiology
Aug 30, 2011 |
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Virus can cause high blood pressure: Chinese study
High blood pressure could be caused by a common virus, according to a study carried out by a team of Chinese doctors which could lead to better treatment for millions of people around the world.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 15, 2011 |
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Study strengthens concerns about long-term use of certain painkillers
(Medical Xpress) -- Painkillers such as ibuprofen, naxopren and celecoxib provide needed relief for many patients who have chronic pain. But an ongoing source of contention is whether those drugs and others in their class ...
Medications
Jul 22, 2011 |
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