Hypertension
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Low-dose oral minoxidil for female pattern hair loss: Benefits, impact on BP, heart rate evaluated
“It was surprising how little ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate changed after an average of 6 months of treatment,” one of the authors said...
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‘Water fasting’ benefits don’t last
Five days of water fasting lowered weight by about 6%, but this weight was regained after 3 months of regular eating.
From the Journals
Isometric exercise found optimal for lowering blood pressure?
The findings support the development of new exercise guidelines for blood pressure control, the authors said.
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One size doesn’t fit all in blood pressure measurement
Patients with larger arms may be falsely diagnosed with high blood pressure because of a too-small cuff, leading to overprescribing of medications...
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Even one drink a day tied to increased BP in healthy adults
“There is still a widely held belief among people that drinking in moderation is good for you. It is becoming more and more clear that this is...
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Experts call for early screening for chronic kidney disease
Nearly all patients seen in primary care are candidates for screening because of their risk factors for kidney disease, such as diabetes and...
Commentary
Conflicting blood pressure targets: Déjà vu all over again
Arguing about 140/90 mm Hg or 130/80 mm Hg is less important than acknowledging that we should be aggressive in screening for and treating...
Conference Coverage
New ESH hypertension guidelines aim for simplified message
A new feature of the guidelines is the upgrading of beta-blockers in the treatment algorithms.
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New definition for iron deficiency in CV disease proposed
A broader implication is that “we should revise how we define iron deficiency in heart failure and cardiovascular disease in general, and how we...
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Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss soars after NYT article
Dermatologists are increasingly familiar with the medication, but a popular media report seems to have resulted in a quick uptake.
Feature
Cuffless blood pressure monitors: Still a numbers game
“If there’s no yardstick by which you say these devices are good, what are we really doing – helping, or causing a problem?”