News related to Accuretic (Quinapril) and/or conditions it is approved for
FDA Approves Intravenous Formulation Of Pfizer's Revatio(R) (Sildenafil) For The Treatment Of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Source: Health News from Medical News Today [2009.11.23]
Pfizer announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Revatio® (sildenafil) Injection, an intravenous formulation of Revatio. Revatio is the only FDA-approved phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor available in both tablet and intravenous formulations.
New Consortium Paves The Way For Improved Treatment Of Hypertension And Associated Vascular Complications
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.11.18]
Top Institute Pharma (TI Pharma) has formed a consortium with Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Erasmus Medical Centre and Maastricht University to define new modalities for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and associated vascular complications such as heart and kidney failure, myocardial infarction and stroke.
Kids with CKD Often Have Masked Hypertension (CME/CE)
Source: MedPage Today Nephrology [2009.11.13]
Many children with chronic kidney disease may have undetected hypertension, placing them at risk for enlarged hearts and future cardiovascular disease, a cross-sectional study showed.
Key Player Identified In Cascade That Leads To Hypertension-Related Kidney Damage
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.11.06]
A key player in a cascade that likely begins with stress and leads to high blood pressure and kidney damage has been identified by researchers who say the finding may lead to better ways to control both. Medical College of Georgia researchers have found endothelin, a powerful blood vessel constrictor and inflammatory peptide, increases the number of T cells in the kidneys, which helps recruit other immune cells, causing inflammation and destruction.
A Recipe For Hypertension: High Fructose Corn Syrup
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.10.31]
A diet high in fructose increases the risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, California. The findings suggest that cutting back on processed foods and beverages that contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may help prevent hypertension.
Hypertension Guidelines Reappraised In Light Of New Research
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.10.30]
A Task Force of the European Society of Hypertension have released the official European guidelines on the management and treatment of hypertension. The guidelines are an update of those published in 2007, and will be published in the November issue of the Journal of Hypertension.
Research Indicates Gaps In Care For Diabetes, Cholesterol, Hypertension Among The Uninsured
Source: Cholesterol News From Medical News Today [2009.10.21]
A new study shows uninsured American adults with chronic illnesses like diabetes or high cholesterol often go undiagnosed and undertreated, leading to an increased risk of costly, disabling and even lethal complications of their disease. The study, published online in Health Affairs, analyzed data from a recent national survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
DiscoveryBioMed, Inc. Awarded Phase 2 SBIR Grant By The NIH To Discover Hypertension And Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Drugs
Source: Cystic Fibrosis News From Medical News Today [2009.09.29]
DiscoveryBioMed, Inc. (DBM) announced that it has been awarded a $750,000 Small Business Innovations Research (SBIR) Phase 2 grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue the research into the discovery and development of small molecules to alleviate multiple chronic human diseases including cystic fibrosis (CF), hypertension and chronic kidney diseases with hypertension.
Drug Offers Hope Against Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
Source: MedicineNet Edema Specialty [2009.09.14]
Title: Drug Offers Hope Against Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
Category: Health News
Created: 9/13/2009 6:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 9/14/2009
Hypertension Linked to Thinking Problems in Middle Age
Source: MedicineNet Low Blood Pressure Specialty [2009.08.25]
Title: Hypertension Linked to Thinking Problems in Middle Age
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2009 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2009
Female Hormones Deter Salt-Sensitive Hypertension
Source: MedicineNet Pulmonary Hypertension Specialty [2009.02.09]
Title: Female Hormones Deter Salt-Sensitive Hypertension
Category: Health News
Created: 2/7/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/9/2009
Portal Hypertension
Source: MedicineNet Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Specialty [2008.09.13]
Title: Portal Hypertension
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 1/31/2005 8:20:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/13/2008
Preeclampsia (Pregnancy Induced Hypertension)
Source: MedicineNet Hydronephrosis Specialty [2008.05.07]
Title: Preeclampsia (Pregnancy Induced Hypertension)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 11/14/1998 4:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/7/2008
Pharmacists Add to BP Management (CME/CE, with audio)
Source: MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians [2009.11.23]
Collaboration between a pharmacist and a physician helps patients with hypertension achieve target blood pressure goals, researchers found.
High Blood Pressure Easy To Miss In Children With Kidney Disease
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.11.21]
Spot blood pressure readings in children with chronic kidney disease often fail to detect hypertension even during doctor's office visits increasing a child's risk for serious heart problems, according to research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions. A report of the findings appears online in the Journal of American Society of Nephrology.
Highlights Of NHLBI-Supported Research Presented At American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.11.19]
New education strategies for better controlling hypertension and research suggesting a possible link between short-term and long-term exposure to air pollution and increased risk of constricted blood vessels are among the research highlights from studies supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the American Heart Association's 2009 Scientific Sessions in Orlando held Nov. 14-18.
AHA: Diuretics Measure Up to Newer BP Drugs (CME/CE)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular [2009.11.19]
ORLANDO (MedPage Today) -- Over the long term, diuretics fight hypertension as well as newer, more expensive blood pressure medications, researchers said here.
At-Risk College Students Reduce HBP, Anxiety, Depression Through Transcendental Meditation
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2009.11.18]
The Transcendental Meditation technique may be an effective method to reduce blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and anger among at-risk college students, according to a new study to be published in the American Journal of Hypertension, December 2009.
Cleviprex Results Reported From Study In Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Source: Blood / Hematology News From Medical News Today [2009.11.15]
First reported interim data from the Evaluation of patients with acute hypertension and intracerebral hemorrhage with intravenous clevidipine treatment (ACCELERATE) trial were presented today at the Neurocritical Care Society (NCS) 2009 Annual Meeting, showing that Cleviprex (clevidipine butyrate) effectively and safely reduces blood pressure in patients with acute, non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). According to Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino M.D.
Doctors' Tests Often Miss High Blood Pressure In Kids With Kidney Disease
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.11.13]
Many children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who show normal blood pressure readings at the doctor's office have high blood pressure when tested at home, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). The findings indicate that many CKD children are not appropriately treated for hypertension, which puts them at serious risk of developing heart disease.
Study Identifies Genetic Variation Associated With Increased Risk Of Liver Disease For Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Source: Cystic Fibrosis News From Medical News Today [2009.09.15]
A genetic analysis indicates that a certain gene variation in patients with cystic fibrosis may significantly increase their risk of developing severe liver disease, according to a study in the September 9 issue of JAMA. A small fraction (about 3 - 5 percent) of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) develop severe liver disease characterized by cirrhosis with portal hypertension (CFLD; increase in blood pressure caused by obstruction in the liver).
Obesity And Weight Management Explores Link Between Erectile Dysfunction And Obesity
Source: Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News From Medical News Today [2009.08.25]
Obese men are at increased risk for erectile dysfunction (ED), likely caused by atherosclerosis-related hypertension and cardiovascular disease, as well as hormonal changes associated with obesity, as described in a timely article published in Obesity and Weight Management, a journalzine published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. The article is available free online at http://www.liebertpub.
Blood Pressure In Non-Adherent Hypertensive Patients Can Be Improved By Intensive Management
Source: Compliance News From Medical News Today [2009.07.09]
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have shown that patients with uncontrolled hypertension respond to treatment intensification regardless of their degree of adherence to antihypertensive medications. This study, which has been published online in Hypertension could have an immediate impact on clinical care, as it challenges a widely held assumption. The BUSM researchers studied 819 patients with hypertension.
Shock wave therapy for kidney stones linked to diabetes
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Urology
Mayo Clinic researchers are sounding an alert about side effects of shock wave lithotripsy such as diabetes, hypertension.
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