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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).

Study identifies lead concentrations in household paint sold in Cameroon by US company

House paint containing dangerous concentrations of lead is being sold in Cameroon by an American company - and the company is refusing to remove the paint from store shelves.

20 Mar 2013

A cup of boiled Greek coffee holds clue to elderly islanders' good health, researchers believe

The answer to longevity may be far simpler than we imagine; it may in fact be right under our noses in the form of a morning caffeine kick.

19 Mar 2013

Controlling hypertension earlier in life may limit brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease

A study in the JAMA Neurology (formerly the Archives of Neurology) suggests that controlling or preventing risk factors such as hypertension earlier in life may limit or delay the brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease and other age-related neurological deterioration.

19 Mar 2013

Scientific paper highlights versatility of Tensys Medical's T-Line technology

Tensys Medical, Inc., a leader in the development and commercialization of continuous, non-invasive hemodynamic patient monitoring systems, announced that a scientific paper evaluating the use of the company's T-line technology has been published in the British Journal of Anesthesia (03/13/13—advance online publication).

18 Mar 2013

Studies uncover impacts of contaminants on Arctic inhabitant's health

People living in Arctic areas can be more sensitive to pollutants due to their genetics, says researcherArja Rautio at the Centre for Arctic Medicine in theUniversity of Oulu, Finland.

16 Mar 2013

Monitoring, treating kidney disease patients with blood pressure fluctuations may improve health: Study

Large fluctuations in blood pressure from day to day are a warning sign for African Americans with kidney disease, indicating that they may face an increased risk of dying prematurely.

16 Mar 2013

Weekend reading: Humanizing hospitals, splurge of health data and huge sodas

Every week reporter Ankita Rao selects interesting reading from around the Web.

15 Mar 2013

Promising studies for Parkinson's to be presented at 65th AAN meeting

Three studies released today present possible positive news for people with Parkinson's disease. The studies, which will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013, report on treatments for blood pressure problems, the wearing-off that can occur when people have taken the main drug for Parkinson's for a long time, and for people early in the disease whose symptoms are not well-controlled by their main drugs.

15 Mar 2013

Women’s health before pregnancy influences health of fetus and mother-to-be: Study

A woman's health status before pregnancy is critical for the health and wellbeing of the fetus and mother-to-be. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has set Healthy People 2020 national objectives for women of reproductive age, and young women are making important gains toward achieving some of those health goals, while some trends are less encouraging, as reported in a study published in Journal of Women's Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

15 Mar 2013

Researchers find no overall recovery benefit to patients treated with clot-removal devices

When someone has a stroke, time equals brain. The longer a stroke is left untreated, the more brain tissue is lost. Since the only proven treatment - a clot-busting drug - works in less than half of patients, stroke physicians had high hopes for a mechanical device that could travel through the blocked blood vessel to retrieve or break up the clot, restoring blood flow to the brain.

15 Mar 2013

Researchers: Acupuncture can reduce stress hormone response in animal model of chronic stress

While acupuncture is used widely to treat chronic stress, the mechanism of action leading to reported health benefits are not understood. In a series of studies at Georgetown University Medical Center, researchers are demonstrating how acupuncture can significantly reduce the stress hormone response in an animal model of chronic stress.

15 Mar 2013

Study: College-age kids who don't consume milk daily could develop metabolic syndrome

College-age kids who don't consume at least three servings of dairy daily are three times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome than those who do, said a new University of Illinois study.

15 Mar 2013

Breast cancer patients treated with low doses of radiation therapy face high risk of heart disease

A new report that breast cancer patients treated with low doses of radiation therapy have a heightened risk of heart disease suggests that physicians need to work with patients before, during, and after treatment to minimize that risk, according to an accompanying editorial in the March 14 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

14 Mar 2013

American Heart Association, American Stoke Association to collaborate on national campaign

The American Medical Group Association announced today that the American Heart Association and American Stoke Association will collaborate on Measure Up/Pressure Down, a national campaign to improve high blood pressure prevention, detection and control, spearheaded by the American Medical Group Foundation, AMGA's nonprofit education and research arm.

14 Mar 2013

Researchers show vitamin D supplementation may help African-Americans lower blood pressure

High blood pressure, a risk factor for heart attacks, heart failure and stroke, is 40 percent more common in African-Americans than in other American ethnic groups.

14 Mar 2013

Post-discharge activity level linked to risk of hospital readmission in elderly

A new study has found a link between the activity levels of elderly people who have just been released from the hospital and the risk that they will require readmission within 30 days.

14 Mar 2013

New study shows 80% of survey respondents agree food industry should use less salt

Many Canadians are concerned about dietary sodium and welcome government intervention to reduce sodium intake through a variety of measures, including lowering sodium in food, and education and awareness, according to a national survey.

13 Mar 2013

Two faculty members find association between gum disease and obesity

Blood on your toothbrush can be a warning sign of gum disease. And, if you are overweight, it can indicate other serious health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

13 Mar 2013

ASTRONAUT trial finds no beneficial effects of aliskiren in recently hospitalized heart failure patients

Despite high hopes that a blood pressure-lowering medication called aliskiren would help people following hospitalization for heart failure, no beneficial effects were found, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

13 Mar 2013

MGH investigators identify new disease that causes widespread chronic pain in children

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators have described what may be a newly identified disease that appears to explain some cases of widespread chronic pain and other symptoms in children and young adults.

13 Mar 2013

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Study identifies lead concentrations in household paint sold in Cameroon by US company

A cup of boiled Greek coffee holds clue to elderly islanders' good health, researchers believe

Controlling hypertension earlier in life may limit brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease

Scientific paper highlights versatility of Tensys Medical's T-Line technology

Studies uncover impacts of contaminants on Arctic inhabitant's health

Monitoring, treating kidney disease patients with blood pressure fluctuations may improve health: Study

Weekend reading: Humanizing hospitals, splurge of health data and huge sodas

Promising studies for Parkinson's to be presented at 65th AAN meeting

Women’s health before pregnancy influences health of fetus and mother-to-be: Study

Researchers find no overall recovery benefit to patients treated with clot-removal devices

Researchers: Acupuncture can reduce stress hormone response in animal model of chronic stress

Study: College-age kids who don't consume milk daily could develop metabolic syndrome

Breast cancer patients treated with low doses of radiation therapy face high risk of heart disease

American Heart Association, American Stoke Association to collaborate on national campaign

Researchers show vitamin D supplementation may help African-Americans lower blood pressure

Post-discharge activity level linked to risk of hospital readmission in elderly

New study shows 80% of survey respondents agree food industry should use less salt

Two faculty members find association between gum disease and obesity

ASTRONAUT trial finds no beneficial effects of aliskiren in recently hospitalized heart failure patients

MGH investigators identify new disease that causes widespread chronic pain in children

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