South Asians with High Blood Pressure; Good News
Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by Editorial Dept in Diabetes, Prevention
Dorval, Quebec, October 19, 2009 — Data from the independent KYOTO HEART study shows that adding Diovan (valsartan) to conventional treatment to improve blood pressure control may improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients with high blood pressure at high risk of cardiovascular events. (more…)
Obesity Emerges as Risk Factor in Severe Flu
Posted on 13. Jul, 2009 by Editorial Department in Prevention
WASHINGTON — People who are obese but otherwise healthy may be at special risk of severe complications and death from the new H1N1 swine flu virus, U.S. researchers reported on Friday. (more…)