Study links intensive blood pressure lowering to reduced CV risk in patients exposed to air pollution
Evidence suggests particulate matter is the air pollutant which poses the greatest threat to global health. Studies have shown that
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Study questions blood pressure drug guidance based on age and ethnicity
No evidence found to support differing advice according to age and ethnicity Current UK guidance on drug treatment for high
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Irritated Skin Tied to Pressure Injuries in Critical Care Patients
FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2020 — Irritated skin is a risk factor for pressure injuries in surgical critical care patients, according
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Dairy-rich diet linked to lower risks of diabetes and high blood pressure
Eating at least two daily servings of dairy is linked to lower risks of diabetes and high blood pressure, as
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Childhood obesity and high blood pressure warn of future heart disease
A large study in adolescents and children, some as young as three years of age, shows a link between obesity,
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Cumulative doses of oral steroids linked to increased blood pressure
Cumulative doses of oral steroids in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases are associated with increased hypertension (blood pressure) for those
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