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hypertension | Research | 9 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Jul 25, 2019

Does having high blood pressure put you at a greater risk of developing glaucoma?

This study examined the link between hypertension and glaucoma.  

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hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Hypertension | Added Jul 23, 2019

Can flaxseed lower blood pressure?

The authors studied the effect of flaxseed on blood pressure. Patients taking flaxseed had a greater decrease in blood pressure than patients who did not. 

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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. 

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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).

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hypertension | Research | 13 pages | source: Hypertension | Added Jul 15, 2019

Can bacteria lower blood pressure?

This study analyzed randomized controlled trials to clarify the effects of probiotic consumption on blood pressure control.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology | Added Jul 07, 2019

Reducing salt intake and using the DASH diet helps lower blood pressure

This study investigated if reducing salt intake and/or using the DASH diet had any effect on blood pressure levels in patients with pre- or stage 1 hypertension.

They found that the combination of reducing salt and adhering to the DASH diet reduced blood pressure.         

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