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hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Scientific reports | Added Aug 22, 2021

Do more calories consumed relate to a higher salt intake in people with high blood pressure?

This study looked at the association between the number of calories a person eats and the amount of salt consumed in people with high blood pressure. They found that people with increased weight and high blood pressure had a higher level of salt consumption.

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hypertension | Research | 10 pages | source: Lancet (London, England) | Added Aug 11, 2021

Can blood pressure lowering medications reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events?

This study looked at the use of blood pressure (BP)-lowering medications in patients with normal to high blood pressure and its effect in preventing major cardiovascular events (MACE). It found that lowering BP led to a reduction in the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in all patients, regardless of their pre-treatment BP level.

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hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Lancet (London, England) | Added Aug 09, 2021

Is renal denervation effective for patients with hypertension resistant to a triple pill therapy?

This study looked at the use of renal denervation in patients with true resistant hypertension. It found that this procedure reduced blood pressure compared to medicine alone.

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hypertension | Research | 10 pages | source: Journal of the American Heart Association | Added Aug 07, 2021

Can 5 minutes of inspiratory exercise per day lower blood pressure?

This study looked at a form of breathing exercise called inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) and its role in reducing blood pressure (BP). It found IMST resulted in a reduction in systolic blood pressure (SBP).

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hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Advances in therapy | Added Jul 31, 2021

Are combination pills better for blood pressure control?

This study looked at patients on triple therapy for blood pressure control. It found that taking fewer separate pills was associated with better blood pressure control.  

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erectile dysfunction | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of Urology | Added Jul 09, 2021

RestoreX improves erectile function outcomes after prostate surgery

This study investigated the effectiveness of RestoreX penile traction device in the treatment of penile complications after prostate surgery. Researchers suggested that RestoreX improves penis length and sexual function after prostate surgery. 

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hypertension | Research | 10 pages | source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology | Added May 16, 2021

Does consistently controlling blood pressure impact the risk of heart attack or stroke?

This study evaluated the association between the time patients stayed within their target blood pressure range and the occurrence of major cardiovascular events (MACE) such as heart attack, stroke, or death. They found that patients whose blood pressure stayed longer at the target level were less likely to have MACE.

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hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition | Added May 06, 2021

Could changing regular salt with potassium substitutes improve blood pressure?

This study looked at the acceptability and effect on blood pressure of replacing normal salt with a salt substitute. It found that the salt substitute resulted in a drop in blood pressure compared to normal salt.

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erectile dysfunction | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Medicine | Added Apr 25, 2021

Phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors for the treatment of erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery: A review

This study reviewed the best phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) after prostate surgery. Researchers suggested that avanafil (Spedra) might be the best PDE5i drug for these patients.

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erectile dysfunction | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: JAMA network open | Added Apr 11, 2021

Combined therapies for erectile dysfunction: A review

This review compared the outcomes of different combined therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers suggested that a combination of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE5i) and antioxidants is safe and associated with improved outcomes in these patients. 

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