Healthblognews.com : Health News » Hypertension

High blood pressure a neglected disease, report declares

Healthblognews.com — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:49:23 +0000

Public health officials and health care providers need to step up their efforts to reduce Americans’ increasing rates of high blood pressure and better treat those with the condition, which triggers more than one-third of heart attacks and almost half of heart failures in the United States each year, says a new report.

Potential rehabilitation following ‘mini stroke’

Healthblognews.com — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:49:23 +0000

Researchers found that a modified version of cardiac rehabilitation was effective at reducing some symptoms of stroke in just six weeks following a transient ischemic attack (TIA) often referred to as “mini strokes.” No post-TIA regimen exists to help prevent future strokes — something that researchers say needs to change.

Treatment of portal hypertensive pulmonary lesions induced by schistosomiasis

Healthblognews.com — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:49:23 +0000

Calculus Bovis compound preparation can effectively prevent pulmonary complications of portal hypertensive rabbits with schistosomiasis. The successful development of Calculus Bovis and the preliminary study on portal hypertensive pulmonary lesions caused by schistosomiasis suggest that it is of great significance and prospects for further basic and clinical research, development and clinical application of new drugs and preparations to treat portal hypertensive pulmonary lesions induced by schistosomiasis.

Study examines effects of delaying treatment for ocular hypertension

Healthblognews.com — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:49:23 +0000

Early treatment of ocular hypertension appears to reduce the risk of developing glaucoma, especially in individuals at the highest risk, according to a new study. However, this strategy may not offer an absolute benefit in individuals at low risk.

Powerful molecule regulator in blood pressure control system

Healthblognews.com — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:49:23 +0000

Researchers have discovered that nitric oxide is a powerful regulator of a molecule that plays a critical role in the development and function of the nervous system. The finding could someday play a significant role in the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure, which affects about one in three adults in the United States.

Pycnogenol Lowers Elevated Urinary Protein Levels And Improves Blood Flow To The Kidneys