Search results for diuretics
Study examines loop diuretic use and fractures in postmenopausal women
Jan 26, 2009 |
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The use of loop diuretics does not appear to be associated with changes in bone mineral density, falls or fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a report in the January 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of ...
Diuretics associated with bone loss in older men
Apr 14, 2008 |
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Older men who take loop diuretics, commonly prescribed drugs for heart failure and hypertension, appear to have increased rates of hip bone loss than men who are not taking this medication, according to a report in the April ...
If Cheaper is Better to Treat Hypertension Then Why Aren't More Patients Prescribed Low Cost Diuretics
Medicine & Health / Medications
Dec 02, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- An independent study comparing a low cost diuretic to ACE inhibitors, calcium blockers and alpha blockers for the treatment of high blood pressure and hypertension was sponsored by the National Heart, Lung ...
New research confirms milestone study on blood pressure meds
May 13, 2009 |
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New research supports the findings of a landmark drug comparison study published in 2002 in which a diuretic drug or "water pill" outperformed other medications for high blood pressure. A scientific team including investigators ...
Formula predicts emergency admissions in adults older than 40
Jul 14, 2008 |
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Using data from clinical encounters and drug prescriptions over three years, researchers have devised a model to predict emergency hospital admissions in the following year in individuals age 40 and older, according to a ...
Blood pressure drug combination reduces heart attack deaths
Sep 16, 2008 |
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Thousands of patients with high blood pressure could benefit from changing their drug treatment regimen to reduce their risk of cardiac death.
Older patients with 1 type of heart failure may receive little or no benefit from drugs
Mar 12, 2009 |
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People over 80 years of age suffering from a certain type of heart failure do not appear to benefit from most commonly prescribed heart medications, according to a study conducted at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute and published ...
New blood pressure drug found lacking
Medicine & Health / Medications
May 10, 2007 |
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A U.S. study has determined the first of a new class of drugs designed to treat hypertension has limited effectiveness.
Beta-blockers given the boot in Britain
Jun 28, 2006 |
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British doctors are being advised not to prescribe beta-blockers and to ease most current users off them and onto new treatment for high blood pressure.
Studies examine treatment for gout and the condition's protective effects
Nov 04, 2008 |
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The goal in treating patients with gout is to reduce acute attacks by lowering serum urate levels, which are usually high in this disease. At the same time, high serum urate levels have been shown to lower the risk of developing ...
New guidelines issued for treating resistant hypertension
Apr 07, 2008 |
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For the first time, the American Heart Association has issued guidelines to help patients and healthcare providers tackle resistant high blood pressure that seems to defy treatment.
Drug may reduce coronary artery plaque
Medicine & Health / Medications
Oct 12, 2008 |
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Research presented at the 20th annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF), suggests that olmesartan, a drug commonly used to treat ...
Bodybuilders have distorted body image
Jun 16, 2006 |
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Welsh researchers who studied "gym rats" say many of those who use steroids seem to suffer from body image problems similar to those of anorexics.
Study reveals high level of adverse drug reactions in hospitals
Feb 11, 2009 |
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In a study of more than 3,000 patients, researchers at the University of Liverpool have found that one in seven admitted to hospital experience adverse drug reactions to medical treatment.
Researchers identify common gene variant linked to high blood pressure
Dec 29, 2008 |
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Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have identified a common gene variant that appears to influence people's risk of developing high blood pressure, according to the results of a study being published ...
