A research team, led by University of Delaware professor Wei-Jun Cai, has identified a zone of…
Month: August 2017
Photosensitive perovskites change shape when exposed to light
A crystalline material that changes shape in response to light could form the heart of novel…
Atrial fibrillation and blood pressure: more than just a number
New research shows, for the first time, that blood pressure control is pivotal in reducing major…
PATHWAY-2 uncovers main cause of drug-resistant hypertension, finds old drugs work best
Salt retention is the main culprit behind drug-resistant hypertension, with older diuretic medications being the most…
Solving AI’s moving-target search problem
As we look to get from point A to point B, people increasingly have options that…
Food for thought on defining the ideal blood pressure target
Adding to the debate on optimal blood pressure control, new findings suggest there may be variations…
Closure of left atrial appendage during heart surgery protects the brain
Closure of the left atrial appendage during heart surgery protects the brain, according to new research.…
Sildenafil should be avoided in valve disease with residual pulmonary hypertension, study suggests
Sildenafil should not be used to treat residual hypertension in patients with valvular heart disease, according…
Ibuprofen associated with blood pressure rise in arthritis patients at cardiovascular risk
Ibuprofen is associated with increased blood pressure and hypertension compared to celecoxib in patients with osteoarthritis…
Apixaban lowers stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing cardioversion (EMANATE), study suggests
Apixaban lowers the risk of stroke compared to warfarin in anticoagulation-naïve patients with atrial fibrillation scheduled…