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Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

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Sep 16, 2023
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Lorundrostat Stands a Chance Against Obesity-Related Hypertension

Selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor proceeds to phase III study after Target-HTN's success

Sep 10, 2023
  A photo of a tonometer on a person’s arm registering hypertension
Optimal BP After Stroke; Psilocybin for Depression

Also in TTHealthWatch: culprit vessel or complete revascularization?

Sep 09, 2023
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Calcium Channel Blockers Again Linked to Glaucoma

But researcher says there's no need to switch most users to other antihypertensive drugs

Sep 07, 2023
A photo of a mature woman during a glaucoma test.
Predicting ICU Outcomes; Post-Stroke Brain Stimulation

Also in TTHealthWatch: effect of frailty on intensive blood pressure control

Sep 02, 2023
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Medtronic's Renal Denervation System for Hypertension Splits FDA Panel

Once resurrected, is radiofrequency renal denervation heading back to limbo?

Aug 24, 2023
FDA ADCOMM Symplicity Spyral renal denervation system over a computer rendering of the device.
FDA Panel Backs ReCor's Renal Denervation System for Hypertension

Device-based treatment passes hurdle despite concerns about effectiveness

Aug 22, 2023
FDA ADCOMM Paradise ultrasound renal denervation system over a computer rendering of the Paradise ultrasound system
FDA Advisors' Recommendation on Renal Denervation Hinges on Effectiveness Question

Device-based hypertension treatments have only modest BP reductions

Aug 21, 2023
FDA ADCOMM Renal denervation for hypertension over a photo of a blood pressure monitor.
Troponin Could Play Larger Role Predicting Risk in Stable CAD

Risk stratification with or without obstructive coronary disease

Jul 31, 2023
A photo of a Troponin test cassette.
IQ After Pediatric Concussion; Hearing Aids and Dementia Progression

Also in TTHealthWatch: Interfering RNA for hypertension and "weekend warrior" exercise

Jul 29, 2023
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'Exciting' siRNA Therapy for Hypertension Passes First Hurdle

Injections stop liver-specific synthesis of angiotensinogen

Jul 19, 2023
 A photo of a blood pressure monitor registering hypertension
Early-Pregnancy Serial BP Measurements Can Reclassify Risk of Preeclampsia

BP trajectories improve on prediction using standard risk factors alone

Jul 13, 2023
A photo of a mature female physician taking the blood pressure of her pregnant patient.
New Evidence Links Calcium Channel Blockers to Increased Risk of Glaucoma

Meta-analysis shows highest glaucoma risk with CCB monotherapy, reduced IOP with beta-blockers

Jun 13, 2023
A photo of a man’s eye bulging from glaucoma.
Extreme Morning Sickness Factors Into Subsequent Cardiovascular Risk for Moms

Novel risk factor did not hinge on preeclampsia

Jun 02, 2023
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