10.12.07

Lonely means hypertension

That "little man" when he alone, has long been known. But that is so bad that it is fixed appliances, and found scientists from Chicago, issledovavshie 229 Americans between the ages of 50-68 years.

53% suffered from loneliness in a moderate degree, and 15% felt totally alone.

A recent top rate has been higher blood pressure in the 10-30 mm ankle

The dependence of pressure rise of loneliness has been just as strong as the known relationship between hypertension and obesity, as well as hypertension and the same lack of physical activity.

28.11.07

Blood Pressure Monitor

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3.11.07

What is truly important in life.

How Drug And Alcohol Abuse Affect An Addicts Ability To Parent
Many people wonder how a person like Britney Spears, who appears to have it all, would enter into the world of addiction. Non-addicts have difficulty understanding how Britney Spears can choose to get "high" over parenting her own children. Britney Spears with the help of the media is showing the world how an addict loses all sense of purpose and what is truly important in life.
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2.11.07

The researchers hypothesize that Tibetans have a genetic mutation

The low barometric pressure of high altitudes generally causes low arterial oxygen content among Tibetans, yet the researchers have found that Tibetans consume oxygen at normal rates.
How can some people live at high altitudes and thrive while others struggle to obtain enough oxygen to function?The answer for Tibetans who live at altitudes around 14,000 feet is increased nitric oxide (NO) levels. High levels of NO circulate in various forms in the blood and produce the physiological mechanisms that cause the increased blood flow that maintains oxygen delivery despite hypoxia -- low levels of oxygen in the ambient air and the bloodstream.
In this research, blood flow is determined by the length, number and width of the diameter of blood vessels.
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1.11.07

For your circumstances

Choosing A Drug Rehab Program That Works For You.
The goal of a drug rehab is to enable you or your loved one to live a life free from the effects of drugs. But since not all programs work the same for everyone, a successful rehabilitation depends on choosing the right drug rehab program for your circumstances.
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30.10.07

Detoxification has an impact on all systems

External toxins from your environment (i.e., chemicals are found in your foods, water and air, pesticides, heavy metals and other pollutants) bombard your body on a daily basis leading to many of the chronic illnesses we see today. Detoxification has a beneficial effect on most chronic illnesses because it has an impact on almost all systems of the body.
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27.10.07

Properties of Arteries

Part two in Components of The Circulatory System explores the structure and function of the blood vessels called arteries.
Researchers studying a rare form of hypertension has identified the mechanism by which they believe a protein complex in the kidney operates as a master switch that regulates blood pressure, a finding that has broad implications for the treatment of more common forms of hypertension.
Our blood pressure is regulated from minute to minute by nerves.
Another example of this reflex occurs when you suddenly sit or stand up after lying down. Gravity pulls the blood downward, lowering the blood pressure in the carotid sinus in your neck. If the carotid sinus reflex didn’t act promptly, sending out nerve impulses (over sympathetic nerves) to increase heart output and constrict the arterioles, you would faint from the decreased flow of blood to your head.
Increased sympathetic nervous system activity can also result from the psychological stress caused by our reaction to unpleasant situations. In obese people, the stimulation of sympathetic nerves by elevated insulin levels may be a compensatory mechanism to limit weight gain.
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Smoking Marijuana And The Risks Of Schizophrenia

Marijuana is linked to schizophrenia, and if you have a genetic predisposition to psychotic disorders, marijuana makes their occurrence more likely, and brings them on sooner. Find out why by eliminating marijuana we could reduce almost 10% of all schizophrenia, and find out why the younger kids start using marijuana, the greater their risks of later mental health problems.
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26.10.07

Hypertension Variants

While many people are familiar with the two most common kinds of high blood pressure, there are several other important types. Because some of these types can be side effects of "regular" high blood pressure, those with preexisting high blood pressure should be especially familiar with them. Learn the signs and symptoms of these different kinds of high blood pressure and find out if you're at risk.
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The Early History Of Opium

(www.netdoctor.co.uk)Do you ever wonder how the wonder narcotic, opium, came about? This detailed early history will tell you all about it.

25.10.07

A New Key To Detecting Deadly Aortic Aneurysms

Yale scientists have discovered a way to use a simple blood test that may accurately detect thoracic aneurysm disease (TAA), which gives little warning and is almost always fatal if untreated.The study, published this month in Public Library of Science (PLoS), represents the collaborative work of Yale School of Medicine, Applied Biosystems, and Celera Diagnostics.TAAs occur in the part of the aorta that passes through the chest.
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24.10.07

ASH And ASCO Release Updated Guideline On The Use Of Chemotherapy-Related Anemia Treatments In Cancer Patients

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)The American Society of Hematology (ASH) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) have released an updated joint guideline on the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), a class of drugs that stimulate the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells, to treat chemotherapy-related anemia. [click link for full article]

Systole

The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart is contracting
THE CIRCUIT OF PHASE STRUCTURE OF THE CARDIAC CYCLE

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23.10.07

The DASH Diet

Developed by a consortium of doctors, nutritionists, and researchers, the DASH diet has a proven track record for improving and moderating high blood pressure. Learn the fundamentals of this important system and discover tips for integrating it as a permanent part of healthy eating.
An Accurate Portrait of Drug Addiction
The truth behind drug addiction is often skewed. Stories of drug addiction come riddled with myths, but most don't know the realities of this painful disease.
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Should You Be Drug Testing Your Teen? Pros and Cons

Should you be drug testing your teen? A tough question, and no easy answers. Read on to find out both the positives and the negatives of home drug tests, and make an informed and personal decision about what's best for your family, and for your teen.
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22.10.07

Home Drug Testing - Parents Facing Truth or Consequences

(www.netdoctor.co.uk)I had a friend who once told me that, in a practical sense, there's little separating one person who can't read from another who chooses not to. When parenting, there's also little difference between those parents who can't see signs of danger and others who won't.

You must avoid had drugs and over indulgence of Alcohol.

Some people have to have something sweet every day or whatever it may be, but smoking Cigarette, dinking alcohol and getting high on drugs increases your chances of having a heart attack by ten times. These vices put such stress on the heart as well as put thinks into your blood that makes it more likely to clot and cause a heart attack or even a stroke. Drugs like coke, crake and even pot smoking raises your heart rate and blood pressure. This causes your heart to work harder then it should and can weaken your heart to the point where you cant get out of bed and have to live the rest of your life hooked up to machines that have to pump your blood for you while you wait on a list for a heart transplant. This does not mean you can never drink or smoke the occasional grass, but if you want to keep healthy you must avoid had drugs and over indulgence of Alcohol.

20.10.07

Hypertension Symptoms

The symptom profile of high blood pressure is unique because it tends to be insidious and gradual. There are important aspects of high blood pressure symptoms with which you need to be familiar. This guide will describe what to watch for, and explain when a visit to the doctor is necessary
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Early History Of Opium - How It Came About

Do you ever wonder how the wonder narcotic, opium, came about? This detailed early history will tell you all about it.
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19.10.07

Blood Pressure After Menopause

(news.google.com)With the onset of menopause, women are exposed to a unique set of risks and concerns that place them at greatly increased risk for developing high blood pressure. How does menopause affect heart health? How can you stay healthy after menopause?

OMRIX Biopharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase I Results With Fibrin Patch

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)OMRIX Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. ("OMRIX" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: OMRI), a biopharmaceutical Company that develops and markets biosurgical and passive immunotherapy products, announced the results of its prospective, open label, Phase I study of its novel Fibrin Patch. The results show that the Fibrin Patch appears to be safe as an adjunct to hemostasis. The fully absorbable Fibrin Patch, developed together with ETHICON, INC. [click link for full article]

18.10.07

Canadian Blood Services Honoured For Excellence In Strategy Management

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)Canadian Blood Services has become the first Canadian not-for-profit inducted into the Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing StrategyTM. The award program publicly honours organizations that are successfully using the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) strategy framework to achieve and sustain breakthrough performance results. Last night, CEO Dr. Graham Sher accepted the award on behalf of the organization at the 2007 Global Public Sector Summit in Washington, DC. [click link for full article]

17.10.07

Is Aspirin Right for Me?

(news.google.com)Aspirin is common but powerful medicine for heart health. It provides significant protection against heart attacks and stroke, and has been shown to have additional benefits for women over 65. Find out more about the benefits of aspirin, and whether aspirin is right for you.

So Many Celebrities in Drug Treatment - Something That Will Never Change

(www.netdoctor.co.uk)Almost every big name celebrity has been to a drug rehab center. The fast lane leads them all there and perhaps it is not a bad thing.

2.10.07

To help you in your endeavors to lead a healthy lifestyle

Why the drug is so widely prescribed
The drug started to become popular when several clinical trials revealed other positive benefits of statins, not connected with a decrease in cholesterol, that could help patients with heart disease and high blood pressure. Thromboxane, a blood clotting agent was also reduced using Fluvastatin, Atorvastatin, and Simvastatin, gaining the drugs` popularity.
Statistically speaking, we are going to live longer than our grandparents did, but the key factor in is that those who are in good health will be able to enjoy those extra years.
Maintaining a healthy body weight, eating right, and getting enough exercise will help prevent gout. It will also lower your blood pressure if you tend to have high blood pressure. Limiting your alcohol intake as well as your consumption of foods that increase the amount of uric acid in your body will also help prevent gout.
Super Foods For Super Health
In 2000 a study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that the affect on blood flow from high flavonol cocoa was similar to taking a low-dose aspirin. These means that dark chocolate could possibly be used to treat ailments like minor pains or headaches.
Another component of the Mediterranean diet, Garlic is great for your cardiovascular system. By eating garlic regularly you can reduce your blood pressure, triglyceride levels and your LDL(bad) cholesterol. Garlic also has anti inflammatory agents and antibiotic properties.

1.10.07

So did blood pressure fall from mass population change, or was it pushed down by drugs?


Blood pressure is a key risk factor for coronary heart disease. Levels are declining in many industrialised countries, but the mechanism is not known.
Blood pressure lowering drugs were not responsible for the population decline in blood pressure seen in many countries in the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s, concludes a study published online by the British Medical Journal.
There are two possible patterns of blood pressure fall in the population. In one, doctors target people with high readings for treatment, leaving others alone. The other, mass population change (from diet, lifestyle or, environmental factors) sees falls in middle and low readings as well. Both change the population average.

So did blood pressure fall from mass population change, or was it pushed down by drugs?

To answer this question, researchers analysed patterns of blood pressure decline, pooling results collected across 38 populations in 21 countries from the mid-1980s to mid-1990s in the World Health Organisation MONICA (monitoring) study.

Averaged results from the 38 populations showed that blood pressure fell equally at all levels of readings. So, better antihypertensive medication made no detectable contribution to the population decline in blood pressure in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s, say the authors.

They suggest that determinants of blood pressure decline other than medication must have been more pervasive and powerful in the population as a whole during that decade but they cannot say exactly what these were.

These findings do not deny the importance of antihypertensive medication in the individual, but are important in understanding blood pressure as a challenge to public health, they conclude.

28.9.07

High Blood Pressure 101

(news.google.com)An introduction to the topic of high blood pressure. Basic information on what blood pressure is, how it is measured, and why it is so important

27.9.07

Cancer Cells In Blood Can Identify Risk Of Recurrence In Breast Cancer

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)Cancer cells circulating in the blood, or circulating tumour cells (CTCs), are known to be associated with a bad prognosis in women with metastatic breast cancer. Now, for the first time, a group of scientists have shown that they can also detect CTCs before and after chemotherapy treatment and hence may be able to identify those patients likely to have a recurrence of their cancer after such treatment in future.Dr. [click link for full article]

The Family In Recovery

(www.netdoctor.co.uk)All is not instantly fine once the alcoholic stops drinking or begins treatment. Reaching outside the family for a healthy support system is crucial during this time, when adult family members begin to take steps in making their own personal changes.

26.9.07

High Blood Pressure 101

(www.americanheart.org)An introduction to the topic of high blood pressure. Basic information on what blood pressure is, how it is measured, and why it is so important

Cancer Cells In Blood Can Identify Risk Of Recurrence In Breast Cancer

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)Cancer cells circulating in the blood, or circulating tumour cells (CTCs), are known to be associated with a bad prognosis in women with metastatic breast cancer. Now, for the first time, a group of scientists have shown that they can also detect CTCs before and after chemotherapy treatment and hence may be able to identify those patients likely to have a recurrence of their cancer after such treatment in future.Dr. [click link for full article]

25.9.07

High Blood Pressure 101

(www.americanheart.org)An introduction to the topic of high blood pressure. Basic information on what blood pressure is, how it is measured, and why it is so important

24.9.07

3 Serious Problems With Home Drug Tests For Teens - Why Parents Need To Think Hard Before Testing

(www.netdoctor.co.uk)Although heavily marketed home drug testing kits do offer concrete evidence of drug use to parents worried about abuse and addiction, there are some serious problems associated with the usage of these tests. Testing issues include problems with accuracy, difficulties in taking a sample from a non compliant teen, and damage to the parent-child trust relationship.

23.9.07

High Blood Pressure 101

(www.americanheart.org)An introduction to the topic of high blood pressure. Basic information on what blood pressure is, how it is measured, and why it is so important

FDA Clears For Marketing First Rapid Test To Screen For Bacterial Contamination In Blood Platelets

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared for marketing the first rapid test to detect bacterial contamination in blood platelets prior to transfusion. The Platelet Pan Genera Detection (PGD) Test System is a disposable test strip for use in a hospital transfusion service setting. It is intended to supplement current quality control testing methods used by blood establishments following collection of platelets using an automated instrument. [click link for full article]

22.9.07

Hypertension Symptoms

(www.americanheart.org)The symptom profile of high blood pressure is unique because it tends to be insidious and gradual. There are important aspects of high blood pressure symptoms with which you need to be familiar. This guide will describe what to watch for, and explain when a visit to the doctor is necessary

Citra Anticoagulants Announces CE Mark Approval For LOXXIT™ Catheter Lock Solution

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)Citra Anticoagulants, Inc. a leading, developer and worldwide distributor of citrate-based anticoagulants reported that it has received CE Mark approval for LOXXIT™ Catheter Lock Solution. This regulatory achievement clears the way for Citra to market and distribute this product throughout the European Union and in other countries that recognize the CE Mark. LOXXIT™ Catheter Lock Solution, 46. [click link for full article]

21.9.07

Hypertension Symptoms

(www.americanheart.org)The symptom profile of high blood pressure is unique because it tends to be insidious and gradual. There are important aspects of high blood pressure symptoms with which you need to be familiar. This guide will describe what to watch for, and explain when a visit to the doctor is necessary

Accelerated and Distance Delivered Outpatient Alcohol Treatment

(www.netdoctor.co.uk)Generally we tend to think about treatment for alcohol abuse, dependence, or addition as falling into one of two categories: inpatient or outpatient. However, just as there is enormous variation in inpatient or residential treatment styles, so too are there differences in outpatient offerings. Most of these differences - beyond the obvious 12-Step or Alternative orientations and frameworks - boil down to intensity, duration, and communication preferences.

19.9.07

American Red Cross Honors Blood Collection Professionals During Blood

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)During the week of September 16-22, the American Red Cross will join other blood centers across the country in celebrating Blood Collectors Week, sponsored by AABB and Fenwal Blood Technologies. This annual recognition highlights the critical role blood collectors serve in helping to ensure blood is available to patients in need. Sampling blood from alternative sites may be desirable, but it may have some limitations. Blood in the fingertips show changes in glucose levels more quickly than blood in other parts of the body. This means that alternative site test results may be different from fingertip test results not because of the meter's ability to test accurately, but because the actual glucose concentration can be different. FDA believes that further research is needed to better understand these differences in test values and their possible impact on the health of people with diabetes.

18.9.07

Get Rid From Trap Of Alcohol And Drugs

(www.netdoctor.co.uk)Alcohol and drug dependence is not a problem that is restricted to adults. Many youngsters find themselves addicted to alcohol and drugs. The pressure to fit in with others and the stress to be trendy among friends may play a significant role in drug and alcohol abuse among this population. Personally experiencing or witnessing a violent or tragic event that caused feelings of intense fear, helplessness, or horror can sometimes cause PTSD. Events that may lead to the development of this anxiety disorder include rape, war, natural disasters, abuse, and serious accidents. These events may also lead to drug and alcohol abuse as a means of coping, for dual diagnosis.
The length of addiction treatment is highly individual. It is not uncommon for individuals to experience more than one treatment experience on their journey to abstinence and recovery. It is believed by many in the treatment community that treating addiction is a lifelong pursuit, meaning that managing one's recovery from alcohol and/or drug problems must continue over a lifetime.

FDA Licenses 15 New Blood Typing Tests - Tests Help Ensure Safe Blood

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration licensed 15 new blood typing tests that were previously unavailable in the United States.These tests, known as blood grouping reagents, are used to determine the blood type of blood donors, an essential step in ensuring safe blood transfusion for patients. If mismatched blood is administered to a patient, it may cause a serious and potentially fatal reaction. Less than a quarter of countries have achieved 100 per cent voluntary blood donation. Many countries still depend to varying degrees on blood donation by the friends or family of a patient needing transfusion and, in some countries, some donors are still paid to give blood.
Hundreds of thousands of people each year

receive blood components or blood products following accidents,

during surgery or for cancer treatments, burn therapy, haemophilia

and other blood-related diseases.

17.9.07

Give The Gift Of Life During Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)Sickle Cell Anemia affects more than 70,000 people in the United States, and most of them are African-American. September is Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month, a perfect time to make an appointment to give blood in support of the thousands of people across the country suffering from this disease. One in every 12 African Americans carries the trait for sickle cell disease. [click link for full article]

16.9.07

Hypertension is a silent Killer

In under developed as well as developed countries, an estimated 20-40 percent of all adults suffer from persistent high blood pressure. High blood pressure puts a strain on the heart causing atherosclerosis(Thickenning of vessels). Result is damage to heart, Coronary artery disease, Kidney failure, Strok, Eye damage. Choice is yours, try to save these vital organs by controlling your BP.
Normal blood pressure of an healthy adult at rest, is 120 (systolic) over 80 (diastolic) or less. Blood pressure levels greater than 120/80 and below 140/90 are at prehypertensive stage, while levels above 140/90 are considered hypertensive stage.
If you have high blood pressure and not overweight, here are few tips to control your BP.
Choose A Healthy Balanced Diet.
Your diet should be rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods, while low in saturated and trans-fats.
First thing is to Reduce Your Intake of Sodium (Salt).
How can you decrease sodium intake?
Check Labels of Food Containers: Choose those foods which labeled as low-sodium, very low sodium, or salt-free.
High Sodium Foods.
Sauces: baking soda, barbecue sauce, catsup, garlic salt, mustard, onion salt,Soy sauce, steak sauce, salad dressing, baking powder, mustard, onion salt, seasoned salts like lemon pepper, bouillon cubes, meat tenderizer, and monosodium glutamate.
Salted Snacks: peanuts, pretzels, pork rinds.Tortilla chips, corn chips
Soup: instant soups, Regular canned soups.
Pickled Food: Olives, or sauerkraut, Herring, pickles, relish,
Meats: smoked or cured meats (containing sodium-nitrite) such as bacon, bologna, hot dogs, ham, corned beef, luncheon meats, and sausage, Hogmaws, ribs, and chitterlings,.
Dairy: Most cheese spreads and cheeses.
Drinks: club soda, saccharin-flavored soda,
Cereals: Instant hot cereals, Regular ready to eat cold cereals,
Ready-to-Eat: boxed mixes like rice, scalloped potatoes, macaroni and cheese and some frozen dinners, pot pies and pizza. Quick cook rice, instant noodles,
Fats: Butter, fatback, and salt pork.
Lower Sodium Eating Habits
Do not add extra salt when cooking or preparing meals. Cook with more herbs and spices.
Do not have salt on the table while eating do not add salt on salad.
If you cook with salt, switch to chili, ginger and lemon juice for flavoring.
If you eat cured/smoked meats, switch to fresh cold meats.
If you eat ready-to-serve breakfast cereal, choose low-sodium types of cereal.
Rinse before eating, If you eat tuna, salmon, sardines, or mackerel canned in water.
If you eat soup, switch to low-sodium or fresh soups.
If you cook with whole milk or fat diet, switch to 1 percent or skimmed buttermilk.
-------------Remember!---------------
1... taking less salt diet, Your BP will be in normal Limits.

2... Hypertension is a silent Killer, it shows its effects silently and when you come to know that you have BP, by that time hypertension often affects your vital organs.

Commonwealth Provides 2m Dollars For Year Of The Blood Donor, Australia

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)The Commonwealth Government has decided to designate 2009 as the "Year of the Blood Donor" and will provide 2 million dollars to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS) to support this initiative.The Government made the announcement at the launch of National Blood Donor Week, which recognises the contribution made to the Australian community by voluntary, unpaid blood donors. [click link for full article]

15.9.07

Hypertension Symptoms

(www.americanheart.org)The symptom profile of high blood pressure is unique because it tends to be insidious and gradual. There are important aspects of high blood pressure symptoms with which you need to be familiar. This guide will describe what to watch for, and explain when a visit to the doctor is necessary

Drug Rehab Voices of Recovery - Alcoholic's Son Makes It Through Rehab

(www.netdoctor.co.uk)Chris had a rough start in life: His older brother is an alcoholic and his father, severely addicted, took his own life when Chris was only eight years old. Despite the fact that Chris managed to get through college and dental school, his career didn't last. Soon he was following in his brother's and father's footsteps. He nearly lost it all, then he found a drug rehab program that changed his life.

14.9.07

Blood Pressure - Uncovering The Signs of High Blood Pressure

Physical signs of high blood pressure can often confuse an attending physician. Therefore it$#39;s vital when you$#39;re experiencing any type of illness to have your blood pressure checked.
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