Low blood pressure goals benefit brain, cardiovascular health
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 17, 2019
Intensive blood pressure control is safe and improves brain and cardiovascular health, according to the team behind a study published this week.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2019
Long-term study of nurses links nut consumption with improved health … Alzheimer’s vaccine performs well in phase 2 trial … Gum disease linked to higher risk of hypertension … Simple lifestyle...
A flu shot could help residents with hypertension cut mortality risk by 18%
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 02, 2019
A flu vaccination can lower mortality risk by 18% in individuals with high blood pressure, according to Danish researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 31
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 30, 2019
SGLT-2 inhibitors found not to increase UTI risk in type 2 diabetes … Sleeping pill use tied to increased antihypertensive drug use … Trial to study thrombectomy’s potential to treat larger ischemic...
Large numbers of Americans with chronic kidney disease have uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes. A national response is needed, researchers say, and a White House initiative may be a start.
Hypertension drug increases blood flow to brain regions affected by Alzheimer’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 17, 2019
A hypertension drug can increase blood flow to key regions of the brain in people with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Using multiple blood pressure drugs linked to higher mortality
By
John Hall
Feb 19, 2015
Long-heralded for saving lives, blood pressure medicines could have serious consequences among the over-80 elderly with low systolic blood pressure when multiple kinds are used, researchers announced this...
Aggressive blood pressure treatment does not increase fall risk after all, study says
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 19, 2014
Taking aggressive measures to lower older adults’ blood pressure may not increase their risk of falls, contrary to conventional wisdom, according to recently published research findings.
Chronic skin ulcers are among top comorbid conditions associated with dementia, researchers find
By
Tim Mullaney
May 14, 2014
Chronic skin ulcers and heart issues are among the comorbidities that are significantly linked with the presence of dementia, according to recently published research findings.
White women still constitute majority of oldest LTC residents, CDC finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 11, 2013
Elderly white women still make up the majority of the oldest nursing home residents, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although other researchers have found the number of white residents...