hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Journal of hypertension | Added Jul 28, 2019
Herbs and spices - a natural way to manage hypertension?
This study investigated if herbs and spices (H&S) have a positive effect on blood pressure (BP).
They found that H&S may reduce BP in hypertensive patients.
hypertension | Research | 10 pages | source: European Heart Journal | Added Jul 21, 2019
Effect of potassium levels on death rate in patients with high blood pressure
This paper studied the impact of potassium levels on mortality in patients with high blood pressure. The authors found that potassium levels less than 4.1 mmol/L and larger than 4.7 mmol/L increased the risk of mortality.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 7 pages | source: International Journal of Cardiology | Added Jul 17, 2019
Can training the respiratory muscles reduce blood pressure?
This study evaluated a procedure called inspiratory muscle training or IMT for its effect on blood pressure and autonomic cardiovascular control in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure).
leukemia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Haematologica | Added Jul 14, 2019
Busulfan and fludarabine before transplant in the treatment of older patients with acute myeloid leukemia
This study looked at the effectiveness of busulfan (Busilvex) and fludarabine (Fludara) before transplant in the treatment of older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers found that this treatment was safe and effective in these patients.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Plos Medicine | Added Jul 13, 2019
Is self-monitoring of blood pressure effective in managing hypertension?
This study investigated if self-monitoring of blood pressure effectively manages hypertension. They found that self-monitoring lowered blood pressure when combined with co-interventions.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: European Heart Journal | Added Jul 11, 2019
Can sacubitril/valsartan improve heart structure in patients with hypertension?
This study investigated if sacubitril/valsartan is as effective as olmesartan in the treatment of hypertension.
They found that sacubitril/valsartan improved left ventricle mass and this was not as a result of reduced blood pressure.
hypertension | Research | Treatment | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Hypertension | Added Jul 09, 2019
Changing your diet to reduce blood pressure
This paper studied the effect of different diets on blood pressure. They concluded that the DASH diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, and low fat or non-fat dairy, led to the largest decrease in blood pressure.