In the face of a battle with Parkinsons, Deutsch keeps battling
By Mike Bellmore Published: Thursday, December 14, 2006 1:41 PM CST Dennis Deutsch Journal Features Editor You name it and Dennis Deutsch probably has it - diabetes, Parkinson's Disease, kidney failure, high ...Comment
topix.net Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:52:49 GMT

Living with High Blood Pressure - Keep the Doctor Away
Living with High Blood PressureKeep the Doctor Away, UK - Dec 13, 2006High blood pressure, or hypertension, as it is commonly named, is a condition that can affect us without even knowing its specific symptoms, because there are ...
Google News Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:01:00 GMT

Northern Therapeutics And MaxCyte Initiate Landmark Engineered Cell Therapy Trial For Fatal Lung Disease
Northern Therapeutics, Inc., a Canadian biotechnology company, and MaxCyte, Inc., a U.S. therapeutics company, announced today the commencement of the first-ever human trial of a novel, engineered cell-based therapy for the treatment of idiopathic (primary) pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare but fatal cardiovascular disease that can strike in the prime of a person's life. The first patient in the trial received therapy at St.
Medical News Today Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

United Therapeutics Affiliate Initiates First-Ever Gene-Therapy Trial For Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Lung Rx, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: UTHR), announced that its Canadian affiliate, Northern Therapeutics, Inc., has commenced the first-ever human trial of a novel, cell-mediated gene therapy for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. The first patient in the trial received therapy at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto on November 7, 2006, and the procedure was well tolerated.
Medical News Today Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

High Blood Pressure Better Controlled, but Not Prevented - Toronto Daily News
High Blood Pressure Better Controlled, but Not PreventedToronto Daily News, Canada - Dec 12, 2006More people are getting the message about high blood pressure's risks, but the prevalence of high blood pressure remain the same. ...
Google News Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:32:00 GMT

More people reining in high blood pressure, study finds - Columbus Dispatch
More people reining in high blood pressure, study findsColumbus Dispatch, OH - Dec 12, 2006... new analysis says. But the study also found that the prevalence of high blood pressure was about the same. "It gives more evidence ...
Google News Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:42:00 GMT

High Blood Pressure Control Improves
Title: High Blood Pressure Control ImprovesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/12/2006Last Editorial Review: 12/12/2006
MedicineNet Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Americans Found to Manage Blood Pressure
Americans, especially those 60 and older, are doing a better job of keeping their blood pressure under control, a new analysis says, a sign that people are getting the message about high blood pressure's risks.Comment
topix.net Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:00:11 GMT

People Getting High Blood Pressure Under Control
A review found that more Americans -- especially those 60 and older -- are doing a better job of keeping their blood pressure under control.Comment
topix.net Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:19:35 GMT

Blood Pressure Drug May Offset Alzheimer's Complication
Title: Blood Pressure Drug May Offset Alzheimer's ComplicationCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/7/2006 2:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/7/2006 2:05:32 AM
MedicineNet Thu, 7 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

A nine-year-old girl has her blood pressure checked in Hong Kong
File photo shows a nine-year-old girl having her blood pressure checked, as she takes part in a research project on childhood obesity at a hospital in Hong Kong. Picture taken June 23, 2001. Adolescent boys are far more likely to suffer high blood pressure than girls in the same age group, setting the stage for other health problems such as hypertension as they get older, researchers reported on Monday.
Medicinenet Tue, 05 Dec 2006 02:28:04 GMT

Blood Pressure Often Higher in Boys Than Girls
Title: Blood Pressure Often Higher in Boys Than GirlsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/5/2006 2:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/5/2006 2:05:31 AM
MedicineNet Tue, 5 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Pregnancy and High Blood Pressure
Thinking about getting pregnant? Getting your blood pressure under control first would be a great idea. Being pregnant and hypertensive brings with it risks of complications, chief among them preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is the second leading cause of maternal death in the United States and is also associated with low birth weight, stillbirth, and premature birth. Ifyou take medication to control your blood pressure, discuss pregnancy with your doctor. Some blood pressure medications are contraindicated during pregnancy, but you should not stop taking your medication unless your doctor specifically directs youto do so.
bplog.com Sun, 30 Apr 2006 18:11:53 GMT

High Blood Pressure and Your Kidneys
If you are hypertensive, it would be a good idea to talk to your doctor about the state of your kidneys. Long-term high blood pressure puts a lot of stress on the kidneys and will eventually damage the nephrons, which are delicate structures inside the kidneys that are responsible for filtering the blood. Like high blood pressure, the first stage of kidney disease is often asymptomatic but can be identified with a simple test. Reaching the second stage of kidney disease (chronic renal failure) has more dire consequences, as most people who experience chronic renal failure progress on to end-stage renal disease. End stage> renal disease is an irreversible condition requiring either kidney transplant or dialysis. Symptoms of kidney disease include a decrease in the amount of urine or difficulty urinating, edema (especially in the lower legs), and increased frequency of urination, especially at night.
bplog.com Thu, 13 Apr 2006 15:50:49 GMT

Episode 1: Book Summary
Author Dr. Alan Rubin provides a brief introduction to his book, High Blood Pressure For Dummies. Hear an overview of the disease known as the "silent killer" and learn more about what Dr. Rubin's book has to offer.
Dummies Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
Diabetes coupled with high blood pressure delivers a deadly double-whammy to your circulatory system, eyes, and kidneys. Additionally, diabetes can exacerbate or even cause high blood pressure! Increased insulin in the blood (Hyperinsulinemia) and volume expansion due to increased insulin and sugar in the body (which in turn causes the body to hold onto salt) will also increase blood pressure. High blood pressure coupled with diabetes also increases the risk for kidney failure and blindness. Diabetes alone doubles your risk for heart disease - add high blood pressure in with it and your risk is quadrupled. The American Diabetes Association recommends that adults with diabetes work to keep their blood pressure lower than 130/80. This can be achieved through a combination of diet, exercise, and doctor-prescribed medication.
bplog.com Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:25:47 GMT