Kyushu University researchers have uncovered a surprising layer of complexity in aldosterone-producing adenomas (APAs)—adrenal gland tumors that drive high blood pressure. Using cutting-edge analysis techniques, they discovered ...
Feb 24, 2025
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Preeclampsia, a complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria), indicating damage to the kidneys or other organ damage, is the main cause of maternal-fetal ...
Feb 21, 2025
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Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a debilitating condition and a major cause of premature death worldwide. Chronic stress plays a significant role, but the underlying mechanism involving biochemical pathways by which ...
Feb 20, 2025
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A diet rich in produce such as grapes, strawberries, açaí, oranges, chocolate, wine and coffee can reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome by as much as 23%, according to the findings of a study involving more than 6,000 ...
Feb 20, 2025
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The AHOMKA platform, an innovative mobile app for patient-to-provider communication that was developed through a collaboration between the School of Engineering and leading medical institutions in Ghana, has yielded positive ...
Feb 20, 2025
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Body position can affect the accuracy of vital sign measurements that indicate arterial stiffness—a risk factor for heart disease—according to new research. Sitting down during certain tests may cause a spike in arterial ...
Feb 20, 2025
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Repurposing amlodipine, a commonly used blood pressure medicine, could help manage attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, according to an international study involving the University of Surrey.
Feb 20, 2025
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One in five older adults gets an infection up to six months after heart surgery—with women far more likely to develop one, according to studies led by Michigan Medicine.
Feb 19, 2025
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Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common form of dementia, continues to remain one of modern medicine's greatest challenges. This progressive neurodegenerative disorder affects millions of people worldwide, with numbers ...
Feb 19, 2025
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Keeping kids healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting their immune systems boosted, teeth cleaned, eyes checked and stuffy noses decongested.
Feb 19, 2025
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