To demonstrate to hypertensive patients
the effect of high blood pressure
on the heart, have them wrap one
hand around a partially inflated sphygmomanometer
cuff and close the
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Surgery for renovascular hypertension in children is nearly always successful in curing or improving the high blood pressure, researchers here reported.More »
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Without any fanfare or intention, the use of some drugs for high blood pressure may be silently protecting against Alzheimer's disease, suggest in vitro and animal studies presented here today. More »
SAN DIEGO -- High blood pressure during pregnancy may be a warning sign for stroke or other cardiovascular events later in life, reported researchers here.More »
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- High serum levels of uric acid are strongly associated with risk for hypertension, particularly among blacks, reported researchers here. More »
Despite negative results in a recent major trial, cardiologists are finding reasons to reconsider niacin's potential for cardiovascular prevention in reducing LDLs and triglcyerides and increasing HDLs.
Single-incision laparoscopic colectomy appears to have advantages over the standard laparasopic technique for patients with diverticular disease, and in the right hands even complicated cases can benefit from minimally invasive surgery.
Five Steps to Improving Patient Access Judy Capko, May 21, 2013 Patient access is getting increased attention through reform initiatives. Here are five steps you can take to make sure patients get appropriate access to care in your office.
Growing HIPAA Threat – Ignore Windows XP at Your Own Peril Marion K. Jenkins, May 21, 2013 Chances are good that you have some major ticking software time bombs lurking in your medical practice's computer environment, namely Windows XP and Server 2003.
Three Areas to Reduce Costs at Your Medical Practice Greg Mertz, May 19, 2013 By taking a hard look at reducing costs for staffing, overhead, and technology at your medical practice, you may see increased physician compensation.
Dos and Don’ts for Starting a Physician Blog Michael Woo-Ming, MD, May 18, 2013 Starting a physician blog can provide your medical practice with marketing benefits, but it's important to do it right.
