Elderly may have higher blood pressure in cold weather

Medicine & Health / Health

Jan 12, 2009 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0

Outdoor temperature and blood pressure appear to be correlated in the elderly, with higher rates of hypertension in cooler months, according to a report in the January 12 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

Chemical can reproduce complications for some patients

Medicine & Health / Research

May 01, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

Medical science took a giant leap forward with the development of techniques that, at least temporarily, perform the function of vital organs. These processes, including the use of the heart-lung machine and renal dialysis, ...