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Triple Combination Therapy Proves Effective For Treating Hypertension

Triple Combination Therapy Proves Effective For Treating Hypertension

santosh May 4, 2012 Comments Off

Results from two studies were presented at the 22nd European Society of Hypertension (ESH) in London highlighting the benefits of triple combination therapy for individuals suffering from hypertension. The results add to clinical understanding

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Teens With Abnormal Levels Of Uric Acid At Increased Risk For Hypertension

Teens With Abnormal Levels Of Uric Acid At Increased Risk For Hypertension

santosh May 4, 2012 Comments Off

Teens with high levels of uric acid appear to be at increased risk for high blood pressure, according to results of research from scientists at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center… Source:medicalnewstoday.com

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Obesity In Pregnancy, Fetal Growth And Stillbirth

Obesity In Pregnancy, Fetal Growth And Stillbirth

santosh May 2, 2012 Comments Off

Obesity during pregnancy puts women at higher risk of a multitude of challenges. But, according to a new study presented at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine annual convention, fetal growth restriction, or

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News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: April 30, 2012

News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: April 30, 2012

santosh May 2, 2012 Comments Off

METABOLISM: Driving the preference for fatty foods The World Health Organization recognizes obesity as global pandemic that threatens the health of millions of people. A number of factors contribute to the development of obesity,

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PTSD Symptoms May Be Relieved By Some Blood Pressure Drugs

PTSD Symptoms May Be Relieved By Some Blood Pressure Drugs

santosh May 2, 2012 Comments Off

Traumatized people who take a class of common blood pressure medications tend to have less severe post-traumatic stress symptoms, researchers have found. The finding suggests that ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors or ARBs (angiotensin

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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension – Phase III SERAPHIN Outcome Study Meets Primary Endpoint

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension – Phase III SERAPHIN Outcome Study Meets Primary Endpoint

santosh May 2, 2012 Comments Off

The initial analysis of Actelion’s macitentan, a novel dual endothelin receptor antagonist that resulted from a tailored drug discovery process, has met its primary endpoint in a pivotal, long term, event-driven SERAPHIN Phase III

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Finding In Arginine Paradox Study Translates Into Treatment For Teen

Finding In Arginine Paradox Study Translates Into Treatment For Teen

santosh May 1, 2012 Comments Off

In the spring of 2010, Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Brendan Lee received a desperate email from the mother of one of his patients. The teen – who had been Lee’s patient for most

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Treatment With Nitric Oxide Led To Sustained Normalization Of Blood Pressure In An ASA Mouse Model

Treatment With Nitric Oxide Led To Sustained Normalization Of Blood Pressure In An ASA Mouse Model

santosh April 29, 2012 Comments Off

A team of researchers has discovered a treatment for a common metabolic disorder… Source:medicalnewstoday.com

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More Research Needed Into The Fetal Effects Of Some Drugs During Pregnancy

More Research Needed Into The Fetal Effects Of Some Drugs During Pregnancy

santosh April 29, 2012 Comments Off

Prescription drug use during pregnancy is prevalent, however, not enough is known about the adverse effects they may have on the developing fetus, concludes a new review published in The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. The

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A Serving A Day Of Dark Chocolate Might Keep The Doctor Away

A Serving A Day Of Dark Chocolate Might Keep The Doctor Away

santosh April 26, 2012 Comments Off

Chocolate, considered by some to be the “food of the gods,” has been part of the human diet for at least 4,000 years; its origin thought to be in the region surrounding the Amazon

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