Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): A new study has found that only 48 per cent of people aged 50 to 80 who take blood pressure medications or have a health condition that's affected by hypertension regularly check their blood pressure at home or other places.
Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): In a look back at data from nearly 179,000 veterans over age 65 who received treatment over two years at VA hospitals nationwide, researchers find that patients have a better chance of sticking to their medication regimen if their doctor maximises the dosage of one of the drugs they're already taking.
Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): The findings of a new study may help doctors and people with high blood pressure to decide whether to increase the dose of existing drugs or add a new one, to bring down their pressure and lower the risk of future health problems.