Scientists have begun to assess the safety and efficacy of a vaccine designed to provide long-lasting protection against an array of flu viruses, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In the trial, begun at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, healthy participants 18 to 50 years old will receive either a licensed… Continue reading Scientists Researching Super Vaccine
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To Battle High Blood Pressure, Most People Prefer Taking a Pill Over Exercising
In a survey to assess treatment preferences for high blood pressure, respondents were more likely to choose a daily cup of tea or a pill over exercise, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions 2018, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in… Continue reading To Battle High Blood Pressure, Most People Prefer Taking a Pill Over Exercising
New Drug Could Improve Treatment for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
An oral medication for pulmonary arterial hypertension led to a substantial reduction in patients’ hospitalization and worsening symptoms, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The drug, Selexipag, gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in December. It is now available for patients. The data, from the largest study ever… Continue reading New Drug Could Improve Treatment for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension