News related to Diovan HCT (Valsartan / Hydrochlorothiazide) and/or conditions it is approved for
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).
ESC Press Statement: Accelerated Bone Growth May Be An Indicator Of Hypertension In Children
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.10.21]
Children whose bones are "older" than their chronological age may be at an increased risk of hypertension, according to a study reported (19 October) in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.(1) As a result, the investigators suggest that markers of biological maturity should be evaluated in hypertensive children, and that physical activity and diet may deter the accelerated development of biological maturity.
Clues to Hypertension in Kids May Be Seen in Bones (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Bones, Joints & Muscles News [2009.10.20]
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) --
New research links high blood pressure in children to bones that are more
mature than average, suggesting that advanced bone age may predict
cardiovascular problems.
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
Whole Grains, Bran May Fight Hypertension in Men
Source: MedicineNet Fiber Specialty [2009.08.31]
Title: Whole Grains, Bran May Fight Hypertension in Men
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2009 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2009
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
Psoriasis Linked to Hypertension, Diabetes
Source: MedicineNet Psoriasis Specialty [2009.04.21]
Title: Psoriasis Linked to Hypertension, Diabetes
Category: Health News
Created: 4/21/2009
Last Editorial Review: 4/21/2009
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
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
Portal Hypertension
Source: MedicineNet Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Specialty [2005.01.31]
Title: Portal Hypertension
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 1/31/2005 8:20:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/31/2005 8:20:17 AM
Vascular Factors and Inflammation Predict Later Alzheimer's (CME/CE)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology [2009.11.02]
The presence of hypertension, atherosclerosis, and certain markers of inflammation in midlife were early signals of later-life Alzheimer's disease, a Dutch family study found.
Don't Let Blood Pressure Creep Up During The Holidays
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.10.24]
Willpower tends to take a back seat during the holidays, but for people with hypertension, the damage of unhealthy eating can have particularly negative consequences. About one in four Americans has hypertension, a disease that elevates blood pressure and can lead to a host of serious problems including heart attacks and strokes.
Evaluation Of The Cost Effectiveness Of Implantable Blood Pressure Device
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.10.17]
A study conducted by the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) demonstrates that, for certain patient populations, an experimental device that lowers blood pressure may be a cost effective treatment. The implantable device, called Rheos, is in advanced stages of testing for individuals with drug resistant hypertension.
Never Too Old To Keep Blood Pressure In Check
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.10.16]
Treating hypertension in adults 60 years old and older can help them live longer, healthier lives, according to an updated review. The effects might be more obvious in those who already have cardiovascular disease, but anti-hypertensive therapy also benefits other seniors and can help reduce deaths due to stroke as well as myocardial infarction or sudden cardiac death.
High Blood Pressure Is Leading Preventable Cause Of Premature Deaths In China, Causing More Than 1 Million Such Deaths Each Year
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.10.07]
High blood pressure (hypertension) causes more than 1 million premature deaths in China, and over 2 million total deaths, making it the leading preventable cause of death in the country. The Chinese government must make prevention and control of hypertension its top public health priority. Primary prevention, including reducing the enormous average daily salt intake and lifestyle modification, will be a vital tool in such efforts.
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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