Pilot trial finds acute taVNS effects on blood pressure differ by stimulation site and hypertension status
Can a gentle ear stimulation lower blood pressure? Early results show it depends.
A randomized crossover pilot trial in 14 hypertensive and 14 healthy participants assessed acute taVNS effects on blood pressure and heart r…
Gentle ear stimulation lowered blood pressure in healthy people but only worked on a different spot for those with high blood pressure.
High and low intensity resistance training both acutely lower blood pressure in treated hypertension
Does lifting heavy or light weights affect blood pressure differently in people with hypertension?
A randomized trial in 31 adults with pharmacologically treated hypertension found both high (80% 1RM) and low (40% 1RM) intensity resistance…
Lifting lighter weights may drop blood pressure more than heavy lifting by triggering a stronger nervous system reaction right after the wor…
Higher C-reactive protein-to-lymphocyte ratio linked to proteinuric CKD in hypertensive patients
Blood marker ratio linked to kidney disease risk in people with high blood pressure
A retrospective cohort study of 5,904 hypertensive patients with preserved kidney function found higher CLR was independently associated wit…
A simple blood test ratio linked to inflammation predicts kidney disease in people with high blood pressure, especially when blood pressure …
Systematic review shows high CKD prevalence and undiagnosed cases among hypertensive patients in Arab countries.
High rates of undiagnosed kidney disease found in hypertensive patients across Arab countries
This systematic review evaluated chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence, risk factors, screening programs, and prevention strategies among …
Nearly 40% of hypertensive patients in Arab countries have undiagnosed kidney disease, highlighting an urgent need for better screening and …
Meta-analysis links hypertension to altered brain function on resting-state fMRI
Does high blood pressure change how your brain works? New analysis finds a link.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 studies found hypertension was associated with altered brain function on resting-state fMRI, wit…
High blood pressure alters brain networks involved in memory and complex thinking, a new analysis of brain scans reveals.
Pilot qualitative study explores pathways and acceptability of cash transfers for low-income patients with hypertension or diabetes
Could giving cash to patients with high blood pressure or diabetes help their health?
A pilot RCT qualitative sub-study of 100 low-income Pennsylvania Medicaid patients with hypertension or diabetes explored an unconditional c…
Giving cash to low-income patients with high blood pressure or diabetes helped them cover basic needs, reducing stress and making it easier …
Observational study finds one third of U.S. adults report hypertension, with 75% of those using medication
How many U.S. adults have high blood pressure? About one third, survey finds.
An observational study of U.S. adults found approximately one third reported having hypertension, and an estimated 75% of those individuals …
About one third of U.S. adults say they have high blood pressure, and three out of four of those people report taking medication to manage i…
Million Hearts program shows high hypertension control possible in high-risk populations
Can clinics with high-risk patients still control blood pressure well?
An unspecified study of the Million Hearts Hypertension Control Champions program across various healthcare settings found achieving high hy…
Clinics serving high-risk patients can still achieve high blood pressure control rates, proving the goal is within reach even in difficult h…
Team-based hypertension strategy versus provider training tested in Colombian and Jamaican primary care clinics
Can a team-based approach help more people control their blood pressure?
This cluster randomized trial protocol describes a planned comparison of a multicomponent team-based care strategy versus provider training …
A new trial in Colombia and Jamaica tests if team-based care helps more people control high blood pressure in everyday clinics.
National Saudi hypertension data shows 58.2% male prevalence, high obesity rates
Who has high blood pressure in Saudi Arabia? A national snapshot shows patterns.
A retrospective observational cohort of 1.7 million diagnosed hypertensive patients in Saudi Arabia found 58.2% were male, with 29.4% obese …
Nearly 60% of Saudi Arabia's 1.7 million high blood pressure patients are men in their 50s, with almost 90% seeking outpatient care.