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Blood Pressure is the force of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is taken using two measurements: systolic (measured when the heart beats, when blood pressure is at its highest) and diastolic (measured between heart beats, when blood pressure is at its lowest). Blood pressure is written with the systolic blood pressure first, followed by the diastolic blood pressure (for example 120/80).

Static synapses that lie between cell body and AIS critical for decreasing neuronal excitability

In biology, stability is important. From body temperature to blood pressure and sugar levels, our body ensures that these remain within reasonable limits and do not reach potentially damaging extremes.

25 Jul 2015

Extremes of stroke symptoms attract misdiagnoses

Patients with very mild or very severe stroke symptoms are at the greatest risk of being misdiagnosed in the emergency department, research suggests.

24 Jul 2015

Study looks at impact of amyloid imaging on diagnosis, management of patients with cognitive impairment

Eli Lilly and Company and Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Lilly, today announced new data showing that knowledge of amyloid status as determined by Florbetapir F 18 Injection imaging altered diagnosis and management in the majority of patients being studied.

23 Jul 2015

Biomedical breakthrough reveals never-before-seen details of the body's cellular switchboard

A biomedical breakthrough, published today in the journal Nature, reveals never-before-seen details of the human body's cellular switchboard that regulates sensory and hormonal responses. The work is based on an X-ray laser experiment at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

23 Jul 2015

Nebraska researchers receive $3.5 million NIH grant to study stents for peripheral artery disease

Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have received a five-year, $3.5 million grant funded by the National Institutes of Health to find out why stents don't work well for treating peripheral artery disease (PAD).

23 Jul 2015

Study finds that serum biomarkers can predict pre-eclampsia risk in pregnant women

Levels of biomarkers in the blood of pregnant women can be used to predict which women are at risk of pre-eclampsia, finds a study published today (22 July) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG). ADMA and Hcy, both known to be raised in women with pre-eclampsia, are present in the blood in higher than normal concentrations a month before the onset of the condition.

23 Jul 2015

MediCollector to commercialize Wyss Institute's bedside data-acquisition software

The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University today announced that its bedside data-acquisition software will be commercialized by a recently formed startup company, MediCollector LLC. The announcement follows a worldwide license agreement between Harvard's Office of Technology Development and MediCollector.

23 Jul 2015

Research suggests that only one in three older Americans have diabetes under control

Only one in three older Americans have their diabetes under control as measured by guidelines set by the American Diabetes Association, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

22 Jul 2015

Tips to prevent, treat black widow and brown recluse spider bites

Most spiders are non-venomous and most spider bites are harmless. They may cause some local redness and pain, but can usually be managed at home by washing, applying ice and keeping the area clean.

22 Jul 2015

Cellphone interventions improve health among poor, urban women at risk for diabetes during childbearing years

In a survey of a diverse group of almost 250 young, low-income, inner-city pregnant and postpartum women, Johns Hopkins researchers have learned that more than 90 percent use smartphones or regular cellphones to give and get information.

22 Jul 2015

Aging may trigger adaptive response to offset effects of oxidative stress on blood vessels

Although the causes of many age-related diseases remain unknown, oxidative stress is thought to be the main culprit. Oxidative stress has been linked to cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases including diabetes, hypertension and age-related cancers. However, researchers at the University of Missouri recently found that aging actually offered significant protection against oxidative stress.

22 Jul 2015

MU researcher receives $2.2 million grant to develop system to display clear blood pressure information

Physicians receive lots of information about patients in a short amount of time, and sometimes that information is scattered, disorganized or difficult to comprehend. Now, a researcher at the University of Missouri School of Medicine has received funding to develop a simpler and clearer system to display blood pressure information.

21 Jul 2015

Allergan announces U.S. availability of SAPHRIS 2.5 mg tablets for children with bipolar I disorder

Allergan plc today announced that SAPHRIS (asenapine) 2.5 mg sublingual (placed under the tongue) black-cherry flavored tablets are available in pharmacies throughout the U.S. In March 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved SAPHRIS for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in pediatric patients (ages 10 – 17).

17 Jul 2015

Two dietary modeling studies examine potential impact of sodium reduction ingredient on sodium intake

Sodium intake in the U.S. exceeds dietary recommendations and has been identified as a nutrient of public health concern in the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee due to its link to increased risk of hypertension, heart disease, and stroke.

17 Jul 2015

Many mHealth applications not fully accessible to blind customers

More Americans are using mobile devices and other technologies to track some aspect of their health at home, from diet and exercise to sleep patterns to bloodwork.

17 Jul 2015

Having high blood pressure in midlife can affect cognition many years later

Having high blood pressure in your 50's may impact your ability to keep track or plan ahead in your 80's. This study reports a connection between high blood pressure at a younger age can affect cognition many years later. It currently appears in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

17 Jul 2015

New project aims to revolutionize application of optogenetics in neuroscience

The revolution that optogenetics technology has brought to biology -- neuroscience in particular -- could be transformed all over again if a new project getting underway at Brown University and Central Michigan University is successful.

17 Jul 2015

Genetic mutation associated with severe loss of body fat, appearance of premature aging in children identified

Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute have identified a genetic mutation associated with the appearance of premature aging and severe loss of body fat in children.

17 Jul 2015

Einstein-Montefiore researchers to present multiple findings at Alzheimer's Association International Conference

Investigators at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University will present multiple findings at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, taking place July 18-23 in Washington, D.C. Research topics include risk factors for developing amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI)—a condition characterized by memory problems, and is most often a precursor of Alzheimer's dementia.

16 Jul 2015

Kalorama's new report on global advanced patient monitoring market

According to Kalorama Information, the global advanced patient monitoring market is currently worth about $31.4 billion, inclusive of devices, peripherals, software, packaged services and other applications. The market has benefited from the demand to move to a more wireless and streamlined operation both within major health facilities and in the home treatment markets.

16 Jul 2015

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Static synapses that lie between cell body and AIS critical for decreasing neuronal excitability

Extremes of stroke symptoms attract misdiagnoses

Study looks at impact of amyloid imaging on diagnosis, management of patients with cognitive impairment

Biomedical breakthrough reveals never-before-seen details of the body's cellular switchboard

Nebraska researchers receive $3.5 million NIH grant to study stents for peripheral artery disease

Study finds that serum biomarkers can predict pre-eclampsia risk in pregnant women

MediCollector to commercialize Wyss Institute's bedside data-acquisition software

Research suggests that only one in three older Americans have diabetes under control

Tips to prevent, treat black widow and brown recluse spider bites

Cellphone interventions improve health among poor, urban women at risk for diabetes during childbearing years

Aging may trigger adaptive response to offset effects of oxidative stress on blood vessels

MU researcher receives $2.2 million grant to develop system to display clear blood pressure information

Allergan announces U.S. availability of SAPHRIS 2.5 mg tablets for children with bipolar I disorder

Two dietary modeling studies examine potential impact of sodium reduction ingredient on sodium intake

Many mHealth applications not fully accessible to blind customers

Having high blood pressure in midlife can affect cognition many years later

New project aims to revolutionize application of optogenetics in neuroscience

Genetic mutation associated with severe loss of body fat, appearance of premature aging in children identified

Einstein-Montefiore researchers to present multiple findings at Alzheimer's Association International Conference

Kalorama's new report on global advanced patient monitoring market

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