Study IDs Pregnancy Complications in the US Tied to the Pandemic
Higher risks for gestational hypertension, poor fetal growth, preeclampsia seen in pregnant women with commercial health insurance
Hypertension
AHA Provides Strategies to Improve BP Medication Adherence
Interventions for effective med adherence include patient education and counseling, simplification of treatment regimens
Preterm Delivery May Up Risk for Chronic Hypertension in Women
Risk for hypertension increased within first 10 years after delivery and remained elevated at least 40 years later
Social Vulnerability May Increase Premature CVD Mortality
Relative risks for premature CVD mortality varied considerably according to demographic characteristics, including ethnicity and rurality
Sodium Content of Processed Foods Varies by Type, Country
Twofold to threefold differences seen across different countries, with highest sodium levels in processed meat and fish products in China
CaroSpir, a Liquid Form of Spironolactone, Now Available in Unit Dose Cups
The new packaging allows for ease of administration and convenience.
Too Few At-Risk Seniors Monitor Blood Pressure at Home
Poll shows health care providers should encourage regular monitoring for older adults with hypertension or other chronic conditions requiring blood pressure control
FDA Reduces Recommended Salt Levels in Americans’ Food
The new, voluntary guideline aims to reduce average sodium intake from 3400 to 3000 mg per day in the next 2.5 years
Study Does Not Support Population-Based CKD Screening
Case finding is more effective than population-based screening at identifying individuals with chronic kidney disease.
Antihypertensive Meds Recalled Due to Nitrosamine Impurity
N-nitroso-irbesartan is a probable human carcinogen based on results from laboratory tests.
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