HYPERTENSION
Alembic Global Holding SA gets USFDA nod for pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment injection
Drug firm Alembic Pharmaceuticals on Friday said its arm, Alembic Global Holding SA, has received approval from the US health regulator for its generic Treprostinil injection used for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Covid-19 vaccine: Only 'severe' comorbid cases to get priority in phase-I
An expert committee under AIIMS director Randeep Guleria is working...
55 per cent Indians above the age of 60 suffer from a chronic disease, shows study
According to the report, around 40% have some form of disability and 20% suffer from mental health issues.
A new study suggests men have a 30 per cent higher risk of dying from Covid-19 than women
Mortality rates increased with each decade of life with the highest mortality, 34%, among those aged 80 and older.
Covid patients suffering from stroke, confusion more likely to succumb to infection
The findings can identify and focus treatment efforts on individuals most at risk.
Comorbidities proved fatal in most COVID-19 deaths in West Bengal: Study
Hypertension was found in 30 per cent of the females who died of COVID-19, while the same was found in 28 per cent of the males who succumbed to the disease till the last week of November, the study said on Tuesday.
872 deaths in 15 days; COVID cases surge, pollution, laxity in behaviour factors, say experts
Coronavirus cases in Delhi have registered a sudden spike since October 28 when the daily infection tally breached the 5,000-mark for the first time and it crossed the 8,000-mark on Thursday, also for the first time.
Time to get your BP checked: Air pollution, hypertension among top risk factors for death in India in 2019
The other fatal factors are tobacco use, poor diet and high blood sugar levels.
New study shows common BP drugs don't increase Covid-19 severity
There have been widespread concerns that the drugs, ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB), might cause an increase in the human cell surface receptor protein ACE2.
High blood sugar can be deadly for Covid patients, even if they don't have diabetes
Most COVID-19 patients are prone to glucose metabolic disorders.
A glass a day may keep the doctor away: Stock up on booze to ward off dementia
Eight alcoholic drinks a week for women and 15 for men can help reduce the rate of cognitive decline.
Unichem, Lupin recall hypertension drugs in US
As per the latest enforcement report issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Unichem is voluntarily recalling 1,90,992 bottles of Clonodine Hydrochloride tablets, which are used to treat high blood pressure.
Vitamin C-rich fruits, hibiscus tea, beetroot & more: Summer food that can control high BP
One must consume lots of watery fruits and vegetables which are seasonal in summer.
World Hypertension Day: Monitor BP, work-out daily & eat healthy to boost immunity and keep corona at bay
Chronic health conditions and ageing weaken your immune system, making it difficult to fight off the virus.
