Differential heart-attack risks among blacks, whites remain mystery
...onship between plasma levels of Lp(a) and coronary calcium in either whites or African-Americans, which indic...taset ever used to study Lp(a) and coronary artery calcium levels. In the latest study, scientists looked at the records of 1,288 subjects over the age of 40 -...ALLHAT findings are 'color blind' in showing diuretics work better for high blood pressure
...ewer, more expensive drugs such as ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, or beta blockers should be prefe...art failure--37 percent--among participants taking calcium channel blockers compared with those on diuretics. When compared to ACE inhibitors, diuretics were m...ALLHAT study findings for racial sub-groups show diuretics work better for high blood pressure
...l--with 33,357 participants--to compare diuretics, calcium channel blockers, and ACE inhibitors as initial th...art failure--37 percent--among participants taking calcium channel blockers compared with those on diuretics. When compared with ACE inhibitors, diuretics were...Diuretics best initial therapy for both black and nonblack patients in treating high blood pressure
... angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or calcium channel blockers (CCBs). Jackson T. Wright, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, and colleagues analyzed data from a subgroup of ALLHAT, a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial which compared high blood pressure medicat...Environmental factors, particularly air pollution, increases risk of myocardial infarction
...that the hardness of the water or its magnesium or calcium content has any effect on the risk of MI. The thesis also included previously published studies that suggest that a correlation exists between hypertension and aircraft noise, the latter calculated as either "aircraft noise levels" over 55 dBA or as ...No evidence that calcium and vitamin D prevent fractures
A study in this week's BMJ finds no evidence that calcium and vitamin D supplements reduce the risk of fract... how to reduce the risk of fracture and were given calcium and vitamin D tablets to take daily. The control group received only a leaflet on diet and preventio...Fiber supplements may lower cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetics
...locust bean gum, pectin and oat fiber dispersed in calcium carbonate. It was administered in 5-gram doses two to three times daily 5 to 10 minutes before eating. "When it is in the intestines, the fiber decreases reabsorption of cholesterol from a meal," Verdegem said. At the end of the study, total chole...Perceived discrimination linked to coronary artery calcification
...o have coronary artery calcification, a buildup of calcium in the vessels that is associated with atheroscler...nation African-American women experience, the more calcium buildup they have." The odds of having any coronary calcification remained at 2.6-fold after researc...MDCT accurate for diagnosing coronary artery disease in patients with no to moderate calcification
.... The study included 37 patients, 28 of whom had a calcium score of less than 1,000 (no calcification to mode..., respectively. When the remaining nine who had a calcium score of 1,000 or greater (severe calcification) were added, the overall sensitivity and specificity...Acupuncture treatment no more effective than sham treatment in reducing migraine headaches
...tly controlled. Drug treatment with beta-blockers, calcium antagonists, or other agents has been shown to reduce the frequency of migraine attacks; however, the success of treatment is usually modest and tolerability often suboptimal. Acupuncture is widely used for preventing migraine attacks although its e...Atorvastatin shows promise in small trial for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
...f the cholesterol-lowering medication atorvastatin calcium for positive effects on cognitive and behavioral d...als were randomized to receive either atorvastatin calcium or placebo; 63 patients were evaluated at the three month visit; 56 patients completed the 6-month v...Carbonated soft drinks and sleeping pills cause heartburn during sleep
...t find a similar connection for antidepressants or calcium channel blockers, two other types of medications known to precipitate gastroesophageal reflux. Other significant predictors of heartburn during sleep that were found include increased body mass index (BMI), various sleep abnormalities, hypertension,...Patients with metabolic syndrome, moderate coronary calcium have greater risk of blocked arteries
...ts with metabolic syndrome and a moderate level of calcium in the coronary arteries had a greater chance of h...'s metabolic profile in relation to their coronary calcium levels will help physicians identify patients who need stress testing so that effective treatment me...A new insight into breast cancer: Breast density is directly related to breast cancer
...es of tumour are usually visible as tiny flecks of calcium in a mammogram and can be easily differentiated from dense breast tissue. For each woman, the mammograms of the affected breast or breasts at diagnosis were studied by two independent expert mammography radiologists. The radiologists then coded the...Diets rich in calcium and vitamin D may decrease risk of PMS
CHICAGO A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D may lower the risk of developing pre... the article. Previous studies have suggested that calcium supplements and vitamin D, a hormone that regulates the absorption of calcium, may reduce premenstru...Cedars-Sinai medical tipsheet for June 2005
...factors for heart disease and a moderate level of calcium in the coronary arteries had a greater chance of h...'s metabolic profile in relation to their coronary calcium levels will help physicians identify patients who need stress testing so that effective treatment me...Vascular disease most common cause of male erectile dysfunction
...ued in the presence of continuing beta-blockade or calcium antagonist therapy and close follow-up. Over 90% ...in the presence of continuing beta blockade and/or calcium antagonist therapy in stable coronary disease patients with ED to allow for the safe use of PDE-5 in...Diuretics effective for people with diabetes and high blood pressure
...etes, diuretics work as well as ACE-inhibitors and calcium channel blockers in protecting against heart attac...andomly assigned to a diuretic (chlorthalidone); a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine); an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (lisinopril). 13,101 ...Diabetics with high blood pressure benefit from 'water pills'
...s, angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE] inhibitors, calcium channel blockers and alpha receptor blockers," Whe...s were assigned to initial treatment with either a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine), an ACE inhibitor (lisinopril) or a diuretic (chlorthalidone). Compared......hydrate, dietary fiber, protein, vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. While the study showed that the fiber, Vitamin A, C, iron and sodium content did not influence student choices, calorie and fat levels appeared to be especially persuasive. The shift in food preferences after the point-of-selection nutriti...