Sohail Dhanji, MD, clinical research fellow, Department of Urology, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, discusses the effect of preoperative hypertension on survival outcomes in patients undergoing nephroureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma, and the importance of hypertension control in this population. A multicenter retrospective analysis of 865 patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma who underwent nephroureterectomy was performed utilizing the ROBotic surgery for Upper tract Urothelial cancer Study (ROBUUST) database.This patient cohort was further divided into those with hypertension (n = 488) and those without (n = 377). Continue reading →

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common comorbidity in patients with type 2 diabetes. The co-occurrence of these conditions can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and other diabetes-related complications. The exact relationship between hypertension and type 2 diabetes is complex and not fully understood. Continue reading →

Depression is a common risk factor in the development of other physical heath issues, like diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease, that frequently lead to hospitalization, new research suggests. The new study, published in JAMA Psychiatry Wednesday, evaluated the health data of over 130,000 people in the United Kingdom to determine if and how depression was associated with co-morbid illnesses that commonly require hospitalization. Continue reading →

7 tips for a heart-healthy pregnancy MISSION, KS / ACCESSWIRE / May 5, 2023 / (Family Features) A common misconception is high blood pressure (HBP), or hypertension, rarely affects women. However, nearly half of all adults with HBP are women Continue reading →

Crystal Jackson, who lives in Fort Pierce, Florida, had never even heard of preeclampsia when it nearly took her life. Thirty-three weeks into her first pregnancy, Jackson suddenly developed a terrible headache and severe nausea. Her then-boyfriend took her to a drugstore, where she put her arm in a machine to check her blood pressure: It was sky high, she said Continue reading →

PRESS RELEASE Published May 5, 2023 The Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension market report provides current treatment practices, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension emerging drugs, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension market share of the individual therapies, current and forecasted epidemiology in 7MM covering the United States, EU5 (Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom), and Japan from 2019 to 2032. Continue reading →

A new study showed that lower health literacy was significantly associated with lower adherence to medication among Black Medicaid beneficiaries with hypertension in Delaware. The study, with additional findings, is published in the peer-reviewed journal Population Health Management. Click here to read the article now. Continue reading →

By: Nyima Sillah Light of Hope Foundation over the weekend organized a daylong awareness creation symposium on Diabetes and Hypertension. Continue reading →

Women have a 2 to 3 times higher chance of experiencing migraine in their lifetime compared to men and the condition is most common among women aged 18 to 44. Some individuals experience an aura before a migraine headache, which frequently involves flashing lights in the field of vision. A recent meta-analysis showed that migraine, particularly with an aura, is associated with two-fold higher risk of stroke and myocardial infarction. Continue reading →

CHANDIGARH: The direct cost of managing diabetes in Punjab has increased 121%, while its indirect cost has gone up by 17% between 1999 and 2021. The findings of the latest study can help policymakers in healthcare resource planning for a state with high prevalence of this disease.Direct cost refers to the resources used for diagnosis and treatment, while the indirect cost relates to the loss of productive working time of the patient and the caregivers. The study, Cost of diabetes and its complications: results from a STEPS survey in Punjab, India, was done in Majha, Doaba and Malwa regions of the state and to assess the average annual cost of diabetes to assess the total cost of both outpatient and inpatient care.The data analysis shows that the average annual direct cost has increased about 2.5 times, from Rs 15,460 to 34,100 in 22 years, while the indirect cost has risen around 1.2 times, from Rs 3,572 to Rs 4,200 . Continue reading →