In the 1970s, only about 50% of patients were aware of their hypertension. Today, 54% are aware of their high blood pressure, 40% are actively ... July 23, 2024 — Years of high systolic blood ...

Hypertension-related stroke risk can be decreased by lowering systolic BP to less than 140 mm Hg via aggressive pharmacological treatment.

The inflated readings might be substantial enough to even lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension and decisions to start medication, says Dr. Tammy Brady ... the top and bottom number — known as the ...

Arterial hypertension in the elderly is a major health economy burden. Systolic hypertension is an expression of increased arterial stiffness, especially of the large arteries. Adequate ...

And while there are many medications out there to help people cope with pain, they can often cause their own headaches, to say the very least. Now a pharmaceutical company is potentially on the ...

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At least 88 people are believed to have been killed in the wake of Hurricane Helene, as authorities across the southeast of the US struggle to get isolated areas critical supplies. Days after the ...

Although ibogaine gained popularity in the U.S. and Europe in the 1980s as a non-addictive treatment for drug dependency, it’s still classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled ...

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