USPSTF Advises Hypertension Screening for All Adults
The USPSTF recommends screening all adults for hypertension with office-based blood pressure measurement.
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High Prevalence of Primary Aldosteronism Observed
Primary aldosteronism is prevalent and increases in parallel with hypertension severity.
CDC: Prevalence of Hypertension Higher in Rural Versus Urban Areas
The prevalence of hypertension varies across states and is higher in rural versus urban areas.
Teen Obesity, T2DM, HTN May Lead to Early Vascular Aging
The presence of obesity, T2D, and elevated systolic blood pressure in adolescence accelerates the progression of risk factors that play a role in the development of early vascular aging.
ACE Inhibitors, ARBs Not Linked to Risk for COVID-19
Use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers and other classes of antihypertensive medications seem not to be associated with COVID-19.
Working Long Hours Increases Risk of Masked and Sustained Hypertension
Working >40 hours per week is associated with an increased risk for masked and sustained hypertension in white-collar workers, a study in Hypertension reports.
More Research Is Needed to Better Diagnose, Treat Systemic Chronic Inflammation
In an effort to prevent and lower the risk of inflammation-related diseases, a multi-institutional team of researchers based in the United States, South America, and Europe are calling for improvements to the way in which systemic chronic inflammation is diagnosed and treated.
Long Working Hours May Up Risk for Masked, Sustained HTN
Long working hours are an independent risk factor for masked and sustained hypertension.
Whey Protein Supplementation May Reduce Components of Metabolic Syndrome
Pooled data from a systematic review and meta-analysis indicated that supplementation with whey protein reduced individual components of metabolic syndrome.
Long-Term Breastfeeding Associated With Reduced Risk for Hypertension
Breastfeeding for >12 months was found to be associated with a reduced risk for hypertension and diabetes.
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