Fresh, delivered produce tied to improvements in CVD risk factors
Mar 22, 2024
Significant improvements were seen for produce consumption, physical activity, non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and HbA1c.
Higher sodium intake linked to coronary, carotid atherosclerosis
Apr 07, 2023
The associations mainly were mediated by blood pressure and were abolished after adjustment for blood pressure.
ASN: Chlorthalidone aids BP control in patients with CKD and HTN
Nov 12, 2021
For patients with stage 4 chronic kidney disease and poorly controlled hypertension, the addition of low dose of chlorthalidone improves blood pressure control.
Lorundrostat effective for lowering BP in uncontrolled hypertension
Sep 15, 2023
Changes in office systolic BP of −14.1, −13.2, −6.9 and −4.1 mm Hg were seen with 100, 50, 12.5 mg once daily of lorundrostat and placebo.
FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERD
Nov 07, 2023
A Phase 3 trial showed noninferiority versus lansoprazole in healing and maintenance phases.
Coverage for Medicare’s e-visits still available, though few patients use service
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 16, 2024
E-visits, which drew expanded coverage during the pandemic still are available but not used often, a new study shows.
Mediterranean diet, but not eating more fish, linked to brain health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2017
A diet highlighting fruits, vegetables, olive oil, beans and cereal grains such as wheat and rice helps older adults maintain brain health, according to the results of a new study. Contrary to earlier...
MyPlate for Older Adults website unveiled
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 08, 2016
A new resource of use to senior living and communities and their residents, with tips on healthful eating and living, has been unveiled.
Almost linear association seen between alcohol intake, blood pressure
Jul 31, 2023
Baseline alcohol intake was associated with systolic BP changes in men and women and diastolic BP in men.
2002 to 2014 saw increase in hypertensive crisis hospitalizations
Feb 01, 2022
The increase in crisis hospitalizations was steady for men and women; a decrease was seen in the odds of death during these crises.