News results: "Hypertension Drugs"

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Health

The Number of Kids in Need of Statins Lower than Expected

The Number of Kids in Need of Statins Lower than Expected

Fewer than 1 percent of American kids need cholesterol-lowering drugs, according to a new study...
» read full story February 17th, 2009 - 14:00
Scientists Discover Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure

Scientists Discover Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure

Monday, researchers revealed that they had found a gene that affects how our kidneys process salt...
» read full story December 30th, 2008 - 19:28

Avapro Blood Pressure Drug Ineffective To Heart-Failure Patients

In a clinical trial, the blood pressure medicine Avapro didn’t perform better than other medicines...
» read full story November 11th, 2008 - 22:54
More U.S. Children Take Medications For Chronic Diseases

More U.S. Children Take Medications For Chronic Diseases

The number of U.S children who take medications for chronic diseases is growing dramatically, a...
» read full story November 04th, 2008 - 13:20
Placebos Are Regularly Prescribed by Doctors without Patients’ Knowledge

Placebos Are Regularly Prescribed by Doctors without Patients’ Knowledge

About half of the American doctors responding to a nationwide survey say they regularly prescribe...
» read full story October 27th, 2008 - 14:58
Too Much Salt Contributes to Resistant Hypertension

Too Much Salt Contributes to Resistant Hypertension

Researchers at the University of Alabama have recently informed that too much salt contributes to...
» read full story September 21st, 2008 - 15:57
Salt Intake Leads To Lower Blood Pressure

Salt Intake Leads To Lower Blood Pressure

According to a report released by the University of Alabama, a high amount of salt can play a role...
» read full story September 21st, 2008 - 12:23
Viagra Helps Depressed Women Get Sexual Mojo Back

Viagra Helps Depressed Women Get Sexual Mojo Back

Viagra is also good for improving the sex life of depressed women, a new study found. Sildenafil...
» read full story July 23rd, 2008 - 21:34
AAP Makes Controversial Recommendations for Statin Use in Kids

AAP Makes Controversial Recommendations for Statin Use in Kids

The American Academy of Pediatrics has changed its guidelines, recommending testing of overweight...
» read full story July 08th, 2008 - 17:55
Russert's Death Highlights Heart Attack Risks Once Again

Russert's Death Highlights Heart Attack Risks Once Again

The unforeseen death of NBC’s prominent figure Tim Russert has raised serious questions...
» read full story June 16th, 2008 - 12:54
Gene Mutation in African-Americans Mimics Beta-Blocker Drugs

Gene Mutation in African-Americans Mimics Beta-Blocker Drugs

New research revealed that a gene variant carried by about 40 percent of African-Americans...
» read full story April 22nd, 2008 - 15:22
Use of Hypertension Drugs Leads to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men

Use of Hypertension Drugs Leads to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men

Powerful diuretics, commonly prescribed drugs for heart failure and hypertension, can also steal...
» read full story April 17th, 2008 - 13:55
Study: Hypertension Prevents Migraines

Study: Hypertension Prevents Migraines

Despite being the cause of many serious health problems, high blood pressure seems to have great...
» read full story April 15th, 2008 - 11:12
Lower Cholesterol, Blood Pressure May Annul Diabetics’ Heart Risk

Lower Cholesterol, Blood Pressure May Annul Diabetics’ Heart Risk

New research shows that aggressive use of drugs to lower cholesterol and blood pressure may help...
» read full story April 09th, 2008 - 14:49
Blood Pressure Treatment Cuts Heart Risks in the Elderly

Blood Pressure Treatment Cuts Heart Risks in the Elderly

New research finds that treating high blood pressure in patients aged 80 and older can reduce the...
» read full story April 01st, 2008 - 11:50
Avastin’s Approval Leads to Jump in Shares for Roche

Avastin’s Approval Leads to Jump in Shares for Roche

The forecasts for Roche Holding AG saw quite a spike on Monday following the announcement that the...
» read full story February 25th, 2008 - 14:39
Avastin Approved for Breast Cancer

Avastin Approved for Breast Cancer

The Food and Drug Administration announced in December that Genentech Inc.'s drug Avastin failed to...
» read full story February 22nd, 2008 - 23:21
High Blood Pressure Mostly Affects American Women

High Blood Pressure Mostly Affects American Women

A new analysis showed that rates of uncontrolled hypertension appear to be reaching a...
» read full story February 12th, 2008 - 16:18
FDA Questions Benefits of Avastin for Breast Cancer

FDA Questions Benefits of Avastin for Breast Cancer

The Food and Drug Administration announced that Genentech Inc.'s drug Avastin failed to help breast...
» read full story December 03rd, 2007 - 21:17
Roche's Genentech Announces Avastin Works for GBM

Roche's Genentech Announces Avastin Works for GBM

Genentech Inc announced its Avastin (active ingredient: bevacizumab), a monoclonal antibody against...
» read full story November 18th, 2007 - 23:24
Viagra Might Cause Sudden Hearing Loss

Viagra Might Cause Sudden Hearing Loss

FDA decided that entire class of PD-5 medications would bear an extra warning on their label about...
» read full story October 22nd, 2007 - 14:11
New Meta-Study: Aspirin May Reduce The Risk Of Pre-Eclampsia

New Meta-Study: Aspirin May Reduce The Risk Of Pre-Eclampsia

According to a new study, aspirin reduces the risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. ...
» read full story May 18th, 2007 - 15:47
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Science

New Ways Of Regulating Blood Pressure May Arise

New Ways Of Regulating Blood Pressure May Arise

New studies concerning blood pressure conditions have shown that hydrogen sulfide, the gas...
» read full story October 28th, 2008 - 21:54
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Specials

Blood Pressure Drug Avapro Shows No Benefit in Heart Failure Trial

Blood Pressure Drug Avapro Shows No Benefit in Heart Failure Trial

Bristol-Myers Squibb Corp. and Sanofi-Aventis SA blood pressure drug Avapro failed in a...
» read full story November 12th, 2008 - 15:30
Learn to Avoid Energy Drinks! It’s for Your Own Good

Learn to Avoid Energy Drinks! It’s for Your Own Good

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Hospitals University are requiring warning labels for popular...
» read full story September 29th, 2008 - 14:11
Viagra Might Help Depressed Women Get Sexual Mojo Back

Viagra Might Help Depressed Women Get Sexual Mojo Back

Viagra is also good for improving the sex life of depressed women, a new study found. Sildenafil...
» read full story July 24th, 2008 - 07:44
Safety of Statin Use for Children Questioned

Safety of Statin Use for Children Questioned

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ decision to change its guidelines regarding children and...
» read full story July 09th, 2008 - 15:13
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