Popular blood pressure drug may increase bleeding risk, study finds

A recent study published in JAMA highlights a potential risk for patients with atrial fibrillation, the most common type of irregular heart rhythm, who are taking a widely-used blood pressure medication. According to the research, these patients may face a higher risk of serious bleeding complications. Atrial fibrillation, as noted by the American Heart Association, […]

This popular diabetes drug may reduce dementia risk

knowridge.com - 22/Jun 10:03

A new study from the Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, reveals that GLP-1 agonists, a type of medication used to...

Low-Dose Direct Oral Anticoagulants Tied to More Bleeding Episodes

drugs.com - 19/Jun 15:06

WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 -- Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) on low doses of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have more bleeding episodes than...

Rare Predicted Loss-of-Function Variants, Polygenic Risk Score Linked to Risk of A-Fib

drugs.com - 27/Jun 15:06

THURSDAY, June 27, 2024 -- Rare predicted loss-of-function (pLOF) variants and a polygenic risk score (PRS) are associated with increased atrial...

This type of drug may increase memory loss risk

knowridge.com - 23/Jun 15:26

Medicines are crucial in treating various health issues, but they can sometimes lead to unexpected side effects, as revealed by a recent study from...

Lifeline for Obese Sleep Apnea Patients

medindia.net - 27/Jun 16:02

Cleveland Clinic study reveals that weight loss surgery significantly reduces the risk of heart complications by 42% and the risk of death by 37% in...

How to recognize high blood pressure symptoms in the elderly

knowridge.com - 00:23

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition among the elderly that can lead to serious health problems if not managed properly....

Cannabis Use Tied to Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalizations, ICU Admissions

drugs.com - 25/Jun 15:06

TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 -- Current cannabis use may be an independent risk factor for COVID-19–related complications, according to a study...

Scientists found out whose lives can be saved with heartburn medications 06/16/2024, 21:45

socialbites.ca - 17/Jun 00:37

Pantoprazole is a medication that suppresses stomach acid production. It can reduce the risk of dangerous bleeding in critically ill patients by...

U.S. abortion restrictions have unwanted knock-on effects: studies

rawstory.com - 26/Jun 15:49

Restrictions or outright bans on abortion implemented in some U.S. states can have unexpected consequences like reduced access to contraceptives and...

Understanding the difference between primary and secondary high blood pressure

knowridge.com - 19/Jun 14:43

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition where the force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it...

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