Systematic review synthesizes Rhaponticum species chemistry, traditional uses, and research gaps across multiple conditions.
Ancient Herbs May Help Modern Health
This systematic review synthesizes data on Rhaponticum species, covering 24 documented species worldwide and their applications for conditio…
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Combination valsartan and dapagliflozin improves blood pressure and glucose in Type 2 Diabetes and hypertension.
Two Common Heart and Kidney Drugs Work Better Together Than Alone
This retrospective cohort study of 245 patients with coexisting Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and hypertension found that combination therapy wit…
For patients with diabetes and high blood pressure, combining two common medications may offer stronger protection for the heart and kidneys…
Short-term IV flurbiprofen axetil post-TKA does not increase renal injury in hypertensive patients.
Short-term IV flurbiprofen axetil safe for kidney in well-controlled hypertensive knee surgery patients
This prospective multicenter cohort study of 120 TKA patients found that short-term postoperative IV flurbiprofen axetil did not significant…
Short-term IV flurbiprofen axetil reduced pain after knee surgery without increasing kidney injury risk in patients with well-controlled hig…
Review synthesizes social media data on hypertension patient perspectives and adherence factors across 12 countries
How You Feel About Your Blood Pressure Meds Changes Everything
This social media listening analysis review synthesizes patient perspectives on quality of life and medication adherence from 86,368 posts a…
Your emotions about hypertension directly influence whether you take your medication, suggesting doctors need to treat the mind, not just th…
Meta-analysis identifies risk factors for patency loss after PTA in hemodialysis patients
Diabetes and blood pressure threaten dialysis access vessel longevity.
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 6,407 hemodialysis patients identifies diabetes, lesion length >2 cm, prior intervention, failed…
Diabetes and high blood pressure increase the risk of dialysis access vessels closing, yet nitrates help keep them open.
Higher Plasma Aldosterone Linked to 51% Increased CVD Risk in Hypertensive Patients
High aldosterone levels raise heart attack and stroke risk in patients with high blood pressure.
A cohort study of 8653 hypertensive patients found that higher plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC) was associated with a 51% increased ri…
Patients with high blood pressure and elevated aldosterone had a 51% higher risk of heart disease over five years.
Frequent outpatient BP visits and higher medication intensity associate with lower ischemic stroke odds in hypertensive adults.
Frequent blood pressure checks linked to lower stroke risk
This retrospective case-control study of 40,428 adults with hypertension found that frequent outpatient visits with blood pressure measureme…
People with hypertension who had more than 5 BP checks per year had nearly half the odds of stroke, a new study finds.
Review of ginsenoside CK shows potential antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective effects in cardiovascular disease models.
This Natural Compound Could Shield Hearts and Prevent Strokes
This review evaluated ginsenoside CK and protopanaxadiol type ginsenosides regarding cardiovascular conditions. The analysis demonstrated an…
A specific compound from ginseng shows strong promise for protecting against heart disease and stroke.
Observational review finds high hypertension and cardiac risks 3-6 years after preterm pre-eclampsia in 45 women.
High Blood Pressure Lingers Years After Early Preeclampsia
This observational review analyzes data from 45 women in the PICk-UP trial who experienced preterm pre-eclampsia. It reports that 53% had hy…
This could change how doctors monitor heart health after pregnancy.
Bidirectional Mendelian randomization suggests inverse association between hypertension liability and gastric cancer risk.
Could high blood pressure actually lower your risk of stomach cancer?
This bidirectional Mendelian randomization and retrospective clinical analysis included 45 individuals with gastric cancer cases and non-can…
Genetic evidence suggests a higher risk for high blood pressure might actually lower your risk of developing stomach cancer.
Elevated TyG index linked to renal deterioration in CKD and hypertensive cohorts
Could a simple blood sugar marker signal kidney trouble years ahead?
This prospective cohort study of 4,476 community and 396 hospital-based CKD patients found an independent association between a higher basel…
A simple blood sugar marker called the TyG index predicts kidney trouble years ahead, especially when combined with high blood pressure.
Review of UK Biobank data identifies plasma protein mediators in cardiometabolic disease progression.
New Blood Test Clues Could Predict Diabetes Complications Years Earlier
This observational review analyzes UK Biobank data from 53,030 participants to evaluate plasma proteins as mediators in secondary disease de…
A new blood test spots specific proteins that warn of heart, kidney, and brain problems years before they happen in people with diabetes or …