News & Updates
Filter by Specialty:
Atrial fibrillation ups risk of dementia in seniors
The risk of developing dementia in older adults appears to be elevated in the presence of atrial fibrillation, with some indication of a risk increase already at age <65 years, according to a study.
Atrial fibrillation ups risk of dementia in seniors
24 Jul 2022
Genetic risk score for high SBP does not predict poor hypertension control
Use of a genetic risk score (GRS) for high systolic blood pressure (SBP) does not appear to forecast hypertension control, according to a study.
Genetic risk score for high SBP does not predict poor hypertension control
22 Jul 2022
Lifestyle changes improve cognition among people with resistant hypertension
Individuals with resistant hypertension who undergo lifestyle modification have better cognitive function, and this benefit may be attributed to the reduced ambulatory systolic blood pressure (SBP) changes through weight loss, suggests a study.
Lifestyle changes improve cognition among people with resistant hypertension
21 Jul 2022
Pre-eclampsia ups risk of nonsyndromic orofacial clefts
Only pre-eclampsia, among other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, contributes to a higher risk of nonsyndromic orofacial clefts (NSOFCs) and its subtypes, a study has found.
Pre-eclampsia ups risk of nonsyndromic orofacial clefts
21 Jul 2022
Diuretics do not reduce tissue sodium in patients with early hypertension
In patients with pre- or mild hypertension, sodium content in the skin and muscles did not decrease with dietary salt restriction or diuretic intervention over a period of 8 weeks, a study has shown.