Archive forMay, 2007

Diuretics Effective for Seniors with Diabetes, High Blood Pressure

Diuretics Effective for Seniors with Diabetes, High Blood Pressure
Senior Journal - Works as well as ACE-inhibitors and calcium channel blockers June 29, 2005 For senior citizens with diabetes, which is almost 19 percent of those over 65, there was welcome news this week from research saying diuretics work as well as ACE …

Cause of gender differences in blood pressure, kidney damage

Cause of gender differences in blood pressure, kidney damage
eMaxHealth.com - While men and women both get high blood pressure and related kidney disease, the path to get there is shorter, steeper and just different for men, researchers say. “They may end up at the same point, but the way they got there could be very …

CDC: many with high blood pressure can’t keep it under control

CDC: many with high blood pressure can’t keep it under control
WNYT - A new report by the Centers for Disease Control suggests well over half of patients are living with a blood pressure level that puts them in danger. It’s estimated that one in three Americans is living with high blood pressure. According to the …

Free blood pressure checks available in May

Free blood pressure checks available in May
Port Clinton News Herald - The American Red Cross is offering the following free blood pressure screenings throughout the county during the month of May; Ida Rupp Public Library noon to 1 p.m., on May 9, 16, 23 and 30 in the Executive Conference Room, 310 Madison St., Port …

Cause of gender differences in blood pressure, kidney damage

Cause of gender differences in blood pressure, kidney damage
eMaxHealth.com - High blood pressure is known among doctors and medical professionals as a “silent killer.” Nearly one in three adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure but shows no symptoms of this potentially lethal condition. A Chicago-area study of 50 …

Blood Pressure Rising Around the Globe

Blood Pressure Rising Around the Globe
First Coast News - WASHINGTON (AP) — The numbers are a shock: Almost 1 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure, and over half a billion more will harbor this silent killer by 2025. It’s not just a problem for the ever-fattening Western world. Even in parts …

Novartis Pursues Legal Actions to Defend Intellectual Property Rights …

Novartis Pursues Legal Actions to Defend Intellectual Property Rights …
MSN MoneyCentral - — Novartis has a valid US patent for Lotrel — a single-tablet combination therapy for high blood pressure — until December 2017, will continue to enforce patent rights — US judge extends temporary restraining order until May 29 but allows Teva to …

Blood pressure rising around the world

Blood pressure rising around the world
Traverse City Record-Eagle - The numbers are a shock: Almost 1 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure, and over half a billion more will harbor this silent killer by 2025. It’s not just a problem for the ever-fattening Western world. Even in parts of Africa, high …

Blood pressure poorly controlled

Blood pressure poorly controlled
Chicago Sun-Times - Millions of Americans with high blood pressure do too little to fight it, leaving them at risk of heart disease and strokes, a government study found. About 72 million Americans have high blood pressure. Doctors say patients can control it by eating …

Soy Nuts May Lower Women’s Blood Pressure

Soy Nuts May Lower Women’s Blood Pressure
CBS News - they contain nutrients called isoflavones, along with 8 grams of fat and 240 calories in a half cup. When it comes to lowering blood pressure, they may be a smart snack for women, a new study suggests. The new study, published in the Archives of …