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Spironolactone does not reduce heart-related death or hospitalization in patients on dialysis

Written by | 19 Aug 2025

Researchers report that spironolactone, a medication for high blood pressure and heart failure, does not reduce the risk of heart-related death or hospitalization among patients with kidney failure… read more.

Why common blood pressure readings may be misleading – and how to fix them

Written by | 17 Aug 2025

Researchers have found why common cuff-based blood pressure readings are inaccurate and how they might be improved, which could improve health outcomes for patients. High blood pressure, or… read more.

Researchers take major step toward cuff-free blood pressure monitoring

Written by | 11 Jul 2025

Researchers have shown, for the first time, that speckle contrast optical spectroscopy (SCOS) can be used for cuff-less blood pressure monitoring. The new technology could improve early detection… read more.

FDA approves Yutrepia (treprostinil) inhalation powder for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease – Liquidia

Written by | 7 Jun 2025

Liquidia Corporation announced that the FDA has approved Yutrepia (treprostinil) inhalation powder, a prostacyclin analog for adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial… read more.

FDA approves an updated label for Tryvio (aprocitentan) removing the REMS requirement – Idorsia

Written by | 26 Apr 2025

Idorsia announced that the FDA after having released Tryvio  (aprocitentan) from its REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) requirement (announced on March 17, 2025), has now approved the… read more.

Closely monitoring blood pressure of post-partum mothers can sharply reduce emergency hospital visits

Written by | 23 Mar 2025

When Emily Rosenfeld was doing a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), she noticed that many patients were returning to the hospital for hypertension…. read more.

Walking speed predicts metabolic health in obese individuals

Written by | 29 Dec 2024

The speed at which people walk can provide insights into health, extending beyond mere mobility, according to experts in Japan. Past studies have suggested that a slow walking… read more.

Rehab Elhiny wins poster prize – ESCP Highlights

Written by | 29 Oct 2024

Rehab Elhiny (University College, Cork, Ireland and Minia University, Egypt) was awarded the best poster prize for her poster entitled ‘Goal attainment, medication adherence and guideline adherence in… read more.

High blood pressure reduces respiratory capacity owing to hardening of bronchi, study shows

Written by | 18 Oct 2024

High blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the blood vessels and hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). A study conducted by Brazilian researchers has shown for the first time… read more.

Innovative Remote Care Model Combines Tech and Pharmacists to Tame Stubborn Hypertension

Written by | 25 Sep 2024

Up to 74% of adults with treatment-resistant high blood pressure were able to get their blood pressure below 140/90 mm HG within one year through a program combining… read more.

Study estimates home blood pressure devices don’t fit properly for more than 17 million US adults

Written by | 12 Sep 2024

Over-the-counter blood pressure measuring devices offer a simple, affordable way for people to track hypertension at home, but the standard arm-size ranges for these devices won’t appropriately fit… read more.

Remote monitoring and pharmacist helped improve hard-to-control blood pressure

Written by | 8 Sep 2024

Up to 74% of adults with treatment-resistant high blood pressure were able to get their blood pressure below 140/90 mm HG within one year through a program combining… read more.

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