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1-hr method detects hypertension in undiagnosed patients
1-hr method detects hypertension in undiagnosed patients
27 Feb 2022

A recent study has shown the validity and reliability of 1-hr automated blood pressure (BP) measurement for the diagnosis of hypertension in undiagnosed patients. The accuracy of this method allows the detection of both white-coat and masked hypertension.

1-hr method detects hypertension in undiagnosed patients
27 Feb 2022
Ambulatory hypertension prevalent in children with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
Ambulatory hypertension prevalent in children with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
27 Feb 2022

Children with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) are at greater odds of ambulatory hypertension even as the control of this condition improves over time, a study has shown.

Ambulatory hypertension prevalent in children with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
27 Feb 2022
Total red meat consumption ups risk of hypertension
Total red meat consumption ups risk of hypertension
26 Feb 2022

People who regularly eat red meat are at greater odds of developing hypertension, according to a recent study, which calls for more awareness among food insecure groups.

Total red meat consumption ups risk of hypertension
26 Feb 2022
Hypertension in pregnancy ups risk of poor delivery, infant outcomes
Hypertension in pregnancy ups risk of poor delivery, infant outcomes
25 Feb 2022

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy seem to aggravate the risk of premature delivery and intrauterine growth retardation, reports a recent study. Consequentially, the delivered infants may be more likely to sustain injuries to the cardiovascular and endocrine system and suffer from neurodevelopmental delays.

Hypertension in pregnancy ups risk of poor delivery, infant outcomes
25 Feb 2022