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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).

Halloween parties can heighten danger for kids with food allergies

The scary reality is that food allergies are becoming more and more common in the United States. In the past 10 years there has been an 18 percent increase in children with food allergies.

10 Oct 2013

Team Ritter to raise funds for John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health at ING NYC Marathon

Friends and family members of people with thoracic aortic disease and fans of the late legendary comedic actor John Ritter will come together as Team Ritter to raise funds for the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health at the ING New York City Marathon on Nov. 3, 2013.

10 Oct 2013

Hypertension affects over 40% of Chinese adults, shows WHO report

With a recent World Health Organization report showing hypertension affects over 40% of Chinese adults aged 45 or older, combating high blood pressure will be high on the agenda of the 24th Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology & Asia Pacific Heart Congress, in Beijing (10 to 13 October 2013).

10 Oct 2013

Research points to causes, potential treatment approaches for systemic sclerosis

Using mice, lab-grown cells and clues from a related disorder, Johns Hopkins researchers have greatly increased understanding of the causes of systemic sclerosis, showing that a critical culprit is a defect in the way certain cells communicate with their structural scaffolding

10 Oct 2013

ARIAD announces changes in Iclusig product labeling to reflect updated safety information

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced results of its review of updated clinical data from the pivotal PACE trial of Iclusig® (ponatinib) and actions that it is taking following consultations with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

9 Oct 2013

Study explores impact of altitude and anemia in children with pneumonia

Pneumonia is the leading cause of death of young children around the world, and a study from an international group of researchers now finds that the risk of poor outcomes - including persistent pneumonia, secondary infections, organ failure or death - in children who contract pneumonia is four times higher in those who also have anemia and live at high altitudes (over 2,000 meters or about 6,500 feet).

9 Oct 2013

Research suggests almonds may be good snack option for those concerned about weight

A new study published in the October issue of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that study participants eating 1.5 ounces of dry-roasted, lightly salted almonds every day experienced reduced hunger and improved dietary vitamin E and monounsaturated ("good") fat intake without increasing body weight.

9 Oct 2013

Bayer HealthCare receives FDA approval for Adempas tablets

Bayer HealthCare announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved Adempas (riociguat) tablets for: (i) the treatment of adults with persistent/recurrent chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (WHO Group 4) after surgical treatment or inoperable CTEPH to improve exercise capacity and WHO functional class; and (ii) the treatment of adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (WHO Group 1) to improve exercise capacity, improve WHO functional class and delay clinical worsening.

9 Oct 2013

Acorda Therapeutics initiates second clinical trial of Glial Growth Factor 2 in heart failure patients

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in the second clinical trial of Glial Growth Factor 2 (GGF2). This Phase 1b single-infusion trial in people with heart failure will assess tolerability of three dose levels of GGF2, and also includes several explorative measures of efficacy.

9 Oct 2013

CARUNDA24: A non-invasive continuous blood pressure measurement system

Freienbach, Switzerland: About 1 in 4 people in Switzerland suffer from high blood pressure; worldwide more than 1 billion people are affected increasing the risk of heart attack, cerebral haemorrhage or a stroke. Unfortunately, most affected people don't measure their blood pressure regularly as the measurement method is too complicated and uncomfortable to be part of a daily routine.

8 Oct 2013

New medications may be used to treat common heart-rhythm problem

An international research team led by medical scientists at the University of Alberta has shown that new medications based on resveratrol - a compound found in red wine and nuts - may be used to treat a common heart-rhythm problem known as atrial fibrillation.

8 Oct 2013

Grandmothers can lower their stress levels with biofeedback device

In a pilot study by Case Western Reserve University's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, 20 grandmothers were able to lower their stress levels with a biofeedback device that tracks breathing patterns.

8 Oct 2013

Study discovers biomarker that helps doctors to accurately diagnose Parkinson's at earlier stage

Although Parkinson's disease is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder in the U.S., there are no standard clinical tests available to identify this widespread condition.

8 Oct 2013

USPSTF finds insufficient evidence for hypertension screening in children, adolescents

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) found insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for primary hypertension in asymptomatic children and adolescents.

7 Oct 2013

RowanSOM researcher receives $1.8M grant to find role of diet in preterm delivery in minority women

A researcher at the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM) has received a $1.8 million federal grant to determine the role diet plays in the higher incidence of preterm delivery among African American and Hispanic women.

4 Oct 2013

Walking in woods reduces stress and boosts immune system

Work, home, even in the car, stress is a constant struggle for many people. But it's more than just exhausting and annoying. Unmanaged stress can lead to serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

4 Oct 2013

Asthma alert in very physically active

Research from Sweden shows that while people with asthma are as likely to be mildly active or inactive as people without, there is a strong relationship between vigorous physical activity and the respiratory condition.

3 Oct 2013

Component of grape, citrus fruits block formation of kidney cysts

A new study published today in British Journal of Pharmacology has identified that a component of grapefruit and other citrus fruits, naringenin, successfully blocks the formation of kidney cysts.

3 Oct 2013

Data analyses from Brisdelle Phase 3 pivotal trials to be showcased at NAMS' meeting

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced that 11 presentations, featuring data analyses from its Phase 3 pivotal trials that supported the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Brisdelle (paroxetine capsules, 7.5 mg/day) for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, will be showcased at the 2013 Annual Meeting of The North American Menopause Society in Dallas on Oct. 9-10.

2 Oct 2013

Hypertension Drug May Aid Cancer Treatment

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2 Oct 2013

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Halloween parties can heighten danger for kids with food allergies

Team Ritter to raise funds for John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health at ING NYC Marathon

Hypertension affects over 40% of Chinese adults, shows WHO report

Research points to causes, potential treatment approaches for systemic sclerosis

ARIAD announces changes in Iclusig product labeling to reflect updated safety information

Study explores impact of altitude and anemia in children with pneumonia

Research suggests almonds may be good snack option for those concerned about weight

Bayer HealthCare receives FDA approval for Adempas tablets

Acorda Therapeutics initiates second clinical trial of Glial Growth Factor 2 in heart failure patients

CARUNDA24: A non-invasive continuous blood pressure measurement system

New medications may be used to treat common heart-rhythm problem

Grandmothers can lower their stress levels with biofeedback device

Study discovers biomarker that helps doctors to accurately diagnose Parkinson's at earlier stage

USPSTF finds insufficient evidence for hypertension screening in children, adolescents

RowanSOM researcher receives $1.8M grant to find role of diet in preterm delivery in minority women

Walking in woods reduces stress and boosts immune system

Asthma alert in very physically active

Component of grape, citrus fruits block formation of kidney cysts

Data analyses from Brisdelle Phase 3 pivotal trials to be showcased at NAMS' meeting

Hypertension Drug May Aid Cancer Treatment

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