A recent commentary in the New England Journal of Medicine describes what is really happening with the US food supply. In 2010, a report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM–now called the National Academy of Medicine) stated that, salt intake is actually a factor that is out of our personal control. This is because only 5% of sodium is coming from the...
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In a nutshell This article investigated the safety and effectiveness of a processed rice bran (PRB) supplement in the management of patients with high blood pressure (BP). The authors concluded that daily consumption of a rice bran supplement with PRB can improve mildly high BP. Some background Hypertension is a condition where the BP...
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In a nutshell This study investigated a combination of telmisartan/amlodipine (Twynsta; TA) and rosuvastatin (Crestor; R) in the treatment of hypertension and high cholesterol. They found that triple therapy with TAR was effective in these patients. Some background Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a common condition. Many patients...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This article investigated the association between dietary calcium intake, vitamin D levels in the blood and hypertension (high blood pressure). The authors concluded that regular consumption of calcium may help prevent and treat hypertension in patients who do not have low levels of vitamin D. Some background Hypertension is blood...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This article investigated the association between chronic (long-term) exposure to beta-blockers (BBs) with an increased risk for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The authors concluded that the chronic use of BBs is associated with an increased risk for PD. Some background In PD, certain nerve cells (neurons) in the brain gradually break...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if nocturia is common in black men with uncontrolled hypertension. They found that nocturia is common in these patients. Some background Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a common condition. Hypertension is very common in non-Hispanic black people. The death rate from hypertension is highest in...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness of renal sympathetic denervation (RSD) in the treatment of hypertension. They found that this procedure was effective in reducing blood pressure. Some background Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) can be treated with a number of strategies. Lifestyle modifications and medication...
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In a nutshell This study investigated combined treatment with sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) in patients over 55. They found that this combination was effective in this group of patients. Some background Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) can be managed with a number of strategies. Medications used to treat hypertension are...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of allisartan isoproxil on blood pressure (BP) and organ damage in patients with hypertension. They found that this treatment improved BP control and was protective of organs. Some background Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if a diet high in walnuts improved blood pressure (BP) control in elderly patients. They found that patients consuming walnuts had better BP control. Some background Diet is becoming an important factor in treating disease. High blood pressure (BP) or hypertension is a common condition. It can lead to the...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effect of blood pressure (BP) control on erectile dysfunction (ED). They found that high BP levels were associated with a greater risk of ED. Some background Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is a condition where men cannot get or keep a...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of azilsartan (AZN; Edarbi) compared to a drug combination in a fixed-dose tablet (FDT) for hypertension. They found that AZN was as effective as the FDT. Some background Managing blood pressure (BP) levels is important in patients with hypertension. There are a number of...
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