JNC 7 simplifies the classification of blood-pressure levels and outlines how to use this new classification scheme ... despite more than 30 years of guidelines exhorting physicians and physicians ...

Elevated blood pressure is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Numerous clinical practice guidelines ...

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A new report says only using BMI to determine if a patient has obesity leads to under-diagnosing people who are ill and ...

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The findings suggest that specific medications may play a crucial role in preventing dementia. A study conducted by ...

The advancements of 2024 mark an exciting shift in high blood pressure treatment. With new medications, personalized care ...

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Gestational hypertension, or high blood pressure developed during the latter half of pregnancy, is becoming a more common complication as the average childbearing age for women has increased. Trends ...

Acts of discrimination, including subtle microaggressions, during pregnancy and childbirth contribute to higher maternal ...

A new set of guidelines has been developed to assist with the diagnosis and expert management of serious blood cancers in pregnancy. About 12.5 pregnancies per 100,000 are affected by blood ...