As a CEO of a health care organization in Yakima, I’m struck by how much digital technology has changed the health care field ...

BP readings taken in public spaces vs. those taken in private offices appeared similar, results from a randomized crossover ...

“Our study shows that intensive blood pressure control is an important strategy in the prevention of cognitive impairment, a ...

Stage 1 hypertension: SBP 140-159 or DBP 90-99 Stage 2 hypertension: SBP ≥160 or DBP ≥100 For patients age 50 or older, elevated SBP is a stronger cardiovascular risk factor than elevated DBP.

A pediatric nurse who worked tenaciously to expand access to health services, Loretta Ford helped to transform the way millions of Americans receive health care.

I am a 10-year-old male who is a 6 feet, 3 inches tall male and weigh 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat ...

Possible causes of low blood pressure, or hypotension, range from dehydration to a heart condition. Drinking more water may help, but some people will need medication. Changing dietary habits may ...

Hypothyroidism has been recognized as a cause of secondary hypertension. Previous studies on the prevalence of hypertension in subjects with hypothyroidism have demonstrated elevated blood ...

Introduction Although venous sinus stenting (VSS) has emerged as a promising treatment option for patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and associated venous sinus stenosis, there ...

The MP leading the push to legalise assisted dying is open to changing her proposed law to calm fears that patients could be pressured into saying yes. One of the most contentious parts of the ...

Towana Looney's vibrant recovery is a morale boost in the quest to make animal-to-human transplants a reality.

For patients losing too much blood, their risk of dying increases with every minute they do not receive a transfusion. In most cases, a transfusion doesn’t take place until patients are at the ...