Research across Hypertension
Related studies from across the Hypertension family.
NewSTeP protocol using single-pill combinations for hypertension is currently being evaluated in a trial
New trial tests single-pill combinations for high blood pressure
This randomized clinical trial protocol describes the NewSTeP intervention for adults with hypertension in India. The study aims to evaluate…
A new clinical trial in India is testing if combining multiple blood pressure medications into one pill improves treatment for patients.
Metabolic syndrome affects 21.3% of Nepalese adults but extreme heterogeneity limits national estimates
New data reveals high rates of metabolic syndrome in Nepal
This meta-analysis estimates metabolic syndrome prevalence among Nepalese adults at 21.3%, with low HDL (64.5%) and abdominal obesity (59.5%…
Over 20 percent of adults in Nepal show signs of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and obesity.
Structured Tai Chi programs significantly reduce blood pressure and atherogenic lipid markers in older women
Tai Chi May Lower Blood Pressure in Older Women
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates structured Tai Chi programs for managing cardiometabolic risk factors in middle-aged and …
Structured Tai Chi programs may help lower blood pressure and certain cholesterol levels in middle-aged and older women with hypertension.
Tai Chi provides positive effects for balance, mood, and cognitive performance in older adults
Tai Chi Shows Positive Effects for Older Adults with Parkinson's
This evidence map synthesized 118 systematic reviews regarding Tai Chi for older adults. The findings indicate positive effects for balance,…
Tai Chi may help older adults improve balance, reduce anxiety, and manage symptoms of Parkinson's disease and other age-related conditions.
Syndrome-informed Traditional Chinese Medicine improves sleep quality and reduces blood pressure in patients with comorbid hypertension and insomnia
Traditional Chinese Medicine may improve sleep and blood pressure
This meta-analysis of 12 trials indicates that syndrome-informed Traditional Chinese Medicine significantly improves sleep quality (SMD -2.2…
New data suggests that syndrome-informed Traditional Chinese Medicine can improve sleep quality and lower blood pressure for adults with bot…
Preservative Free Bimatoprost 0.01% Shows Non Inferiority to Higher Concentration Formulations
Preservative-free bimatoprost shows similar results for glaucoma eye pressure
Preservative-free bimatoprost 0.01% provides comparable intraocular pressure reduction to higher concentrations with improved local tolerabi…
A new look at eye drops shows that preservative-free bimatoprost lowers eye pressure as well as stronger versions with fewer side effects.
Wuqinxi exercise reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adults with primary hypertension
Wuqinxi Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Adults
This meta-analysis of 770 participants indicates that Wuqinxi exercise reduces systolic blood pressure by 5.3 mmHg and diastolic blood press…
A meta-analysis finds Wuqinxi, a traditional Chinese exercise, may lower blood pressure in middle-aged and older adults with hypertension.
Metabolic risk factors including diabetes and metabolic syndrome are associated with increased hepatocellular carcinoma risk
Metabolic risk factors linked to higher liver cancer risk
This meta-analysis of cohort studies involving more than 45 million participants identifies significant associations between metabolic risk …
New data from over 45 million people show that conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure are linked to a higher risk of liver cancer.
Fatty pancreas prevalence 30.5% and linked to higher pancreatitis, cancer risk
Fatty pancreas is linked to higher risk of pancreatic cancer
This meta-analysis of 124 studies including 141,416 healthy or routine-examination participants found a fatty pancreas prevalence of 30.5%, …
A fatty pancreas is common and linked to a higher risk of serious conditions like pancreatic cancer and diabetes.
Habitual tea consumption is associated with 13% lower hypertension risk in cohort studies
Regular tea drinking may lower risk of high blood pressure
This meta-analysis of 319,565 adults found that habitual tea consumption is weakly associated with lower hypertension prevalence (OR = 0.92)…
A large study involving over 300,000 adults suggests that habitual tea consumption is linked to a lower risk of hypertension.
Combined training reduces 24-hour systolic blood pressure by 6.18 mm Hg in adults with hypertension
Different types of exercise show promise for managing high blood pressure
This network meta-analysis of 31 trials involving 1345 participants with hypertension found that combined, aerobic, and high-intensity inter…
Various forms of exercise, including aerobic and interval training, are linked to lower 24-hour blood pressure readings for adults with hype…
Inhaled treprostinil is the only approved therapy with randomized evidence for pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease
Inhaled treprostinil shows promise for specific types of lung disease
This narrative review examines pharmacological management of pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and i…
New research clarifies which treatments actually work for patients facing both pulmonary hypertension and scarring of the lungs.