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Millions of Americans have hypertension under new blood pressure guidelines
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- Written by Ian Roth Ian Roth
- Published: 23 November 2017 23 November 2017
Scottsdale, Arizona - The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released new blood pressure guidelines on Monday, November 13, that will classify millions more Americans as having hypertension.
Gobbling your food may harm your waistline and heart
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 14 November 2017 14 November 2017
Anaheim, California - People who eat slowly are less likely to become obese or develop metabolic syndrome, a cluster of heart disease, diabetes and stroke risk factors, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
Sixth-graders can learn, perform Hands-Only CPR
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- Written by AHA AHA
- Published: 13 November 2017 13 November 2017
Anaheim, California - Students as young as sixth-graders can learn and perform CPR effectively and should be targeted for training, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
Healthy You
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 14 November 2017 14 November 2017
Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma County Library District, in collaboration with the Yuma County Health Department, is pleased to present “Healthy You,” a series of workshops designed to promote a more active lifestyle through a variety of activities.
New steps to improve FDA review of shared Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies to improve generic drug access
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- Written by Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D.
- Published: 13 November 2017 13 November 2017
Washington, DC - To manage the risks associated with drugs, the FDA employs a range of tools. For drugs that are associated with serious risks, the FDA can require drug makers to develop a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) to ensure that the benefits of the drug outweigh the risks. REMS can contain a variety of tools – such as a Medication Guide or patient package insert with information specifically written for patients, a communication plan, and various “Elements to Ensure Safe Use” (ETASU).