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A new study of 55 women found that two of the most popular forms of bariatric surgery—Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy—may dramatically change patients’ sensitivity to and absorption of alcohol. Some women’s sensitivity to alcohol increased so much after bariatric surgery that the amount they could consume before feeling the effects was reduced […]
The presence of a blood clot on the wall of the aorta in people with abdominal aortic aneurysms is associated with more rapid, potentially dangerous growth in the aneurysm, according to a major study published in the journal Radiology. Researchers said the findings could help identify which patients need more aggressive treatment and more frequent […]
Over-the-counter cold remedies aren’t off-limits if you have high blood pressure, but it’s important to make careful choices. Among over-the-counter cold remedies, decongestants cause the most concern for people who have high blood pressure. Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness by narrowing blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nose. This narrowing can affect other blood vessels […]
Peter Mac scientists have found a way to target acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at its source—a discovery that could yield a more effective treatment for this aggressive and often incurable blood cancer. Prof Mark Dawson and Dr. Laura MacPherson led the international research team, in collaboration with researchers in Europe and Australia including at the […]
Some continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) alarm features and settings may achieve better blood sugar control for people with type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. The most common way to check blood sugar is the finger prick method. This test is done between 1-6 times per day […]
Campaigners launch an ‘illegal blood bank’ for gay and bisexual men in protest against Government rules which stop them donating while sexually active The campaign will screen gay men’s blood samples to prove they are suitable Current rules mean men cannot donate within three months of sex with a man Campaigners say this is unfair […]
High blood pressure patients have a 44% lower risk of suffering a heart attack ‘if they take their medication before BED instead of in the morning’ Scientists looked at more than 19,000 patients taking drugs for blood pressure Those who took them in one go before bedtime 44% less likely of heart attack It […]
A doctor’s race against time to find a cure to his rare disease Dr. David Fajgenbaum was a third-year medical student when he suddenly fell ill and was diagnosed with Castleman disease. Determined not to give up on life, the doctor relapsed four times before he took it upon himself to find a cure for […]
Salt-sensitive hypertension affects about half of people with high blood pressure, but the precise mechanism of how dietary salt contributes to blood pressure elevation, kidney injury and cardiovascular disease remains unclear. Annet Kirabo, DVM, MSc, Ph.D., and colleagues recently found that sodium enters immune system antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and promotes formation of IsoLG (isolevuglandin)-protein adducts, […]
High blood pressure pills will be offered to 720,000 more NHS patients after the health watchdog lowers the threshold for prescribing them Patients with a 10 per cent risk of heart disease within 10 years will be eligible Prescriptions were in the past given to people with a 20 per cent decade risk The NHS […]