Blood Pressure:
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Feb 24th, 2009
High blood pressure and obesity related issues create problems of thinking and memory in children and are linked with anxiety and depression in children.
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Feb 14th, 2009
Awareness, treatment and control of high blood pressure have increased significantly in England.
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Feb 12th, 2009
Unlike other automatic blood pressure cuffs I've owned, the Omron HEM-711AC Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with IntelliSense gives accurate readings even when heart rate is low. I have had trouble with other automatic monitors and have been impressed with how well this unit checks with my old-fashioned manual cuff. Using the latest technology available, the Omron measures blood pressure at the brachial artery and converts the reading digitally.
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Feb 9th, 2009
A national health survey reported in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association shows significantly increased awareness, treatment and control of high blood pressure (HBP) in England.
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Jan 16th, 2009
A French study has found a strong correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a large sample of the elderly. As a result, the investigators advise that, during periods of extreme temperatures, careful monitoring of blood pressure and antihypertensive treatment "could contribute to reducing the consequences of blood pressure variations in the elderly".
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Dec 30th, 2008
Scientists have possibly unraveled the underpinnings of an important contributor to high blood pressure, a global problem that decreases longevity and leads to multiple cardiovascular complications. According to new research, the STK39 gene, found in one out of five people, makes us more susceptible to how our kidneys control blood pressure.
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Dec 30th, 2008
Researchers at Columbia University have developed an implantable device to naturally lower blood pressure. The blood pressure controlling device is approved by the FDA, and can be surgically implanted under the skin with minimal scarring.
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Dec 29th, 2008
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have identified a common gene variant STK39 that appears to influence people's risk of developing high blood pressure.
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Dec 20th, 2008
A new study suggests that spikes of anxiety can cause the blood pressure of some people to rise when a doctor is examining them, a phenomenon known as the “white coat effect.”
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Dec 15th, 2008
Adding another reason for people to watch their blood pressure, a new study shows that increased blood pressure in older adults is directly related to decreased cognitive functioning, particularly among seniors with already high blood pressure.
