



hypertension | Research | Treatment | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Hypertension | Added Jan 16, 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.


benign prostatic hyperplasia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: European Urology | Added Jan 16, 2019
Urethral lift: A new procedure to relieve BPH symptoms
This study reviewed the effects of prostatic urethral lift (PUL) – a new procedure to relieve urinary symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.


benign prostatic hyperplasia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Neurourology and urodynamics | Added Jan 14, 2019
Mirabegron for overactive bladder in men
This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) in treating overactive bladder (OAB) in men. It concluded that mirabegron was a safe and effective OAB treatment in men.


hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Medicine | Added Jan 14, 2019
Can the DASH diet decrease the risk of stroke?
This study aimed to see if the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) could reduce the risk of stroke. The main finding of the study was that adherence to the DASH decreased the risk of stroke.


benign prostatic hyperplasia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Urology | Added Jan 12, 2019
Risk factors for developing urinary incontinence after Holmium Laser Enucleation
This study looked at factors which may cause incontinence after laser breakdown of prostate tissue. It concluded that pre-existing incontinence or weak urinary muscles could cause incontinence after the laser procedure.


hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of hypertension | Added Jan 11, 2019
Can baroreflex activation therapy reduce cardiovascular risk in resistant hypertension?
This study examined the effectiveness of baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) on risk factors such as blood pressure and arterial stiffness in patients with resistant hypertension. The authors concluded that BAT can significantly reduce cardiovascular risk factors in resistant hypertension.


benign prostatic hyperplasia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Cochrane database of systematic reviews | Added Jan 10, 2019
Can microwave therapy replace surgical resection?
This study evaluated the benefits and harms of microwave thermotherapy in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and urinary symptoms.

hypertension | Research | 8 pages | source: JAMA Internal Medicine | Added Jan 09, 2019
Stricter blood pressure goals; beneficial in chronic kidney disease?
This study compared the effect of strict vs. conventional blood pressure control on clinical outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease.

hypertension | Research | 10 pages | source: Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) | Added Jan 07, 2019
Morning versus evening: when is the best time to take anti-hypertensive drugs?
This study investigated if taking anti-hypertensive drugs (AHDs) was more effective when done in the morning or evening in managing hypertension. They found that AHDs were similarly effective when taken in the morning or evening.