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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.
Diuretics do not reduce tissue sodium in patients with early hypertension
20 Jul 2022
Nonexercise estimated cardiorespiratory fitness tied to reduced hypertension risk
Adults with good cardiorespiratory fitness, estimated by a nonexercise algorithm, have a lower risk of developing hypertension, suggests a study.
