Prevalence of risk factors for Alzheimer’s, related dementias identified
May 20, 2022
The highest prevalence seen for high blood pressure and not meeting aerobic physical activity guidelines, followed by obesity.
Prior statin use linked to reduced risk for death in COVID-19
Jul 21, 2021
The risk for death was significantly reduced with prior statin and/or antihypertensive use among those with a history of cardiovascular and/or hypertension.
Mobile tech program helps adults control high blood pressure
Oct 19, 2021
Greater engagement with self-management program was linked to lower systolic BP over time and lower risk for very high BP.
Memory complaints may signal future impairment: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 28, 2015
Don’t ignore residents who complain of memory problems. New research explains the reason.
AHA provides strategies to improve BP medication adherence
Oct 20, 2021
Interventions for effective medication adherence include patient education and counseling, as well as simplification of treatment regimens.
COVID-19 vaccine priority populations vary by state, city: reports
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 11, 2020
With the Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory board recommending approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use authorization on Thursday, two data analyses outline which...