Medical research
Study offers new targets for stroke treatments
New research from the University of Georgia identifies the mechanisms responsible for regenerating blood vessels in the brain.
Dec 20, 2012
0
0
News tagged with angiotensin ii
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research reveals how aging cells can be an underlying cause of kidney damage
A study in mice by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that stress and tissue damage initiated by angiotensin II, a molecule that is known to increase blood pressure and stiffening in ...
Dec 8, 2021
0
2
Cardiology
Ramadan fasting can be safe for patients with heart failure
Ramadan fasting can be safe for patients with heart failure, according to research presented today at the 29th Annual Conference of the Saudi Heart Association (SHA29), held 1 to 3 March in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Experts from ...
Mar 1, 2018
0
0
Cardiology
Research supports pulmonary benefits for ACEIs, ARBs
(HealthDay)—Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) might play an important role in the prevention and treatment of emphysema, according to a study published in the May ...
May 8, 2017
0
0
Oncology & Cancer
Sartans improve survival, time to recurrence in liver cancer
(HealthDay)—For patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after radiofrequency ablation, angiotensin II receptor 1 blockers (sartans) correlate with significantly improved overall survival and time to recurrence, according ...
Oct 26, 2015
0
12
Medications
Medications can increase risk of heat-related illness
(HealthDay)—Commonly used medications may increase the risk of dehydration and heat-related illness during hot weather, according to an article published online June 13 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.
Jun 20, 2015
0
26
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Combined drug treatment combats kidney disease
A recent discovery by drug researchers whereby coupling specific cell membrane receptors has altered kidney cell function has triggered a re-think of how to treat chronic kidney disease (CKD) more effectively.
May 29, 2015
0
29
Oncology & Cancer
Long-term calcium-channel blocker use for hypertension associated with higher breast cancer risk
Long-term use of a calcium-channel blocker to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) is associated with higher breast cancer risk, according to a report published by JAMA Internal Medicine, a JAMA Network publication.
Aug 5, 2013
0
0
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Role of screening, monitoring in early kidney disease unclear
(HealthDay) -- At least one in 10 U.S. adults is estimated to have chronic kidney disease, but whether screening and monitoring people in the earlier stages of the disease provides a benefit just isn't clear, a new review ...
Apr 17, 2012
0
0
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Blood pressure medications reduce stroke and heart attack in peritoneal dialysis patients
Two classes of blood pressure medications, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), are associated with a 16% lower risk of strokes, heart attacks and death in patients ...
Jun 14, 2016
0
2
