Juicy Discovery: Can Japanese Plum Juice Beat Hypertension?
Conclusion: The Future Of Bainiku-Ekisu
The next phase of Dr. Eguchi’s research intends to pinpoint the specific compounds in bainiku-ekisu responsible for its protective effects.
He suggested that there might be two or three compounds acting in concert, resulting in additive or synergistic effects potentially lost in a pharmaceutical preparation.
This research, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and a research gift fund from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Japan, might be an important step forward in managing hypertension and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Time will reveal whether the humble ...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 14, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Increased Medicaid Coverage Is Not Improving Low Birth Weight
Marc JoffeWith so many people obtaining Medicaid coverage in the wake of the Affordable Care Act and during the pandemic, it is worth investigating whether this expanded eligibility is improving health outcomes. Overall, decreases in theproportion of uninsured individuals over the last decade are not being matched by improved life expectancy. Indeed, life expectancy at birth in 2021was lower than it was when the Affordable Care Act passed. But this fact tells us little about the benefits of Medicaid coverage since the decline has been driven in large part by COVID-19 deaths among elderly patients (often not on Medicaid) as...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - June 13, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Marc Joffe Source Type: blogs
What's new in midwifery - 13th June 2023 (2)
Some new research. Most of this identified through McMaster ' s Evidence Alerts, so thanks to them. I have given links to the article (subscription, payment or librarian intervention may be needed to access the full article) or in some cases, the record in PubMed.Three relating toperinatal mental healthInternet delivered psychological interventions for reducing depressive, anxiety symptoms and fear of childbirth in pregnant women - a systematic review.An interactive childbirth education platform to improve pregnancy-related anxiety - an RCT.Another RCT, Effect of immediate referral vs a brief pr...
Source: Browsing - June 13, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: midwifery Source Type: blogs
Can You Practice Yoga With Hypertension?
Wondering if you can practice yoga with high blood pressure? Dive into the connection between yoga and hypertension, and discover the potential benefits and precautions to keep in mind.
Quick Summary
Yoga can potentially help manage hypertension, as a 2013 study suggests regular practice can help lower high blood pressure. However, the variety in yoga styles means not all poses may be beneficial or safe for individuals with hypertension.
Yoga encourages stress management and has been shown to improve heart health markers. But hypertensive individuals should avoid certain poses that dramatically change blood p...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 12, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
Can You Get Pregnant With Hypertension?
Despite hypertension posing challenges to fertility, remember, it doesn’t rule out pregnancy! Let’s shed light on the complexities, risks, and importantly, the strategies to manage hypertension during your journey to motherhood.
Quick Summary
Women with hypertension can indeed get pregnant, but they may face challenges and potentially take longer to conceive due to the condition’s impact on the body’s reproductive system.
Hypertension can lead to complications during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, eclampsia, and premature birth. Therefore, managing hypertension throughout pregnancy i...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 10, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
Abortion: Comparative Study between Indian Laws and US Laws
Swanith Kapoor (UPES), Abortion: Comparative Study between Indian Laws and US Laws (2022): Abortion is a medical process for the deliberate termination of pregnancy. Abortion is carried on in different ways, which are explained further in this paper. Apart from... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - June 10, 2023 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
The First Amendment Protects Against Bad ‐Faith Prosecutions
Thomas A. BerryIn 2020, Netflix began streaming the French filmCuties. The film follows an 11 ‐year‐old Senegalese immigrant, Amy, torn between her family’s conservative culture and a more progressive French society. In the film, Amy is shown joining a pre‐teen dance group (the “Cuties”), whose sexualized routines are heavily influenced by social media. The film’s me ssage is critical of the influence of social media on young girls, but the film itself attracted significant controversy for its scenes depicting the dance group’s provocative performances.There is room for reasonable debate as to wh...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - June 8, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Thomas A. Berry Source Type: blogs
Pregnant Workers and the Climate Crisis
Margaret H. Zhang (Rutgers University), Pregnant Workers and the Climate Crisis, 91 Tenn. L. Rev. (2023): The global climate crisis is the single biggest health threat facing humanity. The climate crisis ’s threat to health is most dire for those who... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - June 5, 2023 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
Clinical Examination of Cardiovascular System For Medical Students
Discussion on blood pressure is not included here as a separate topic is dedicated to it.
Though the most commonly examined pulse is the radial, to check some of the characteristics, a more proximal pulse like the brachial or carotid needs to be examined. Following parameters of the pulse are routinely documented: 1. The rate: Normal rate in adult is 60-100 per minute. It is higher in children. Younger the child, higher the pulse rate.
Rhythm: Regular and irregular rhythms are possible. Mild variation with respiration is called respiratory sinus arrhythmia, with higher rate in inspiration. Respiratory sinus arrhythmia may...
Source: Cardiophile MD - May 30, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Johnson Francis Tags: General Cardiology Source Type: blogs
Friday Feature: Challenger School
Colleen HroncichThe late Barbara Baker left behind quite a legacy. She was a first grade teacher in 1960 when she realized her incoming students were unprepared because her school district had dropped phonics. Despite being pregnant with her fifth child, Barbara quit teaching and started her own preschool in 1963. “I figured that if they learned phonic s in preschool, no one could take that away from them,” shesaid.That modest beginning —half of the students in the first class were family and friends—ultimately launchedChallenger School. Jeff Davis, whose own children attended Challenger, now serves as marketing...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - May 26, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Colleen Hroncich Source Type: blogs
Overcoming stigma and finding hope in infertility, pregnancy loss, and childlessness [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us for a thought-provoking episode as we sit down with life and wellness coach Gail Miller, a maternal-fetal medicine physician. We dive into a topic that is often kept silent but affects so many – infertility, pregnancy loss, and involuntary childlessness. Gail discusses
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Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: The Podcast by KevinMD Tags: Podcast OB/GYN Source Type: blogs
Can You Take Birth Control Pills With Hypertension?
Navigating birth control options when living with hypertension can be challenging. This comprehensive overview explores the complex relationship between birth control pills and high blood pressure, addressing scientific research, potential risks, and viable alternatives. It underscores the importance of personalized medical advice in making safe and informed contraceptive choices.
Quick Summary
Combined oral contraceptives can potentially raise blood pressure levels, making them a risk for women already diagnosed with hypertension.
Alternatives such as progestin-only pills, IUDs, barrier methods, and contrace...
Source: The EMT Spot - May 25, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
TCMHCC and Trayt Health Addressing Youth Mental Health at Scale
State and local governments, along with non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations are teaming up in Texas to tackle youth mental health. The Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium is a unique collaboration between stakeholders across the state that provides access to mental health resources no matter where the child may be. The Consortium’s success is due to efficient processes, a data-driven approach backed by a technology platform, and a shared sense of purpose.
Healthcare IT Today recently had the chance to learn more from Dr. Laurel Williams Medical Director for the Centraliz...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 17, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Colin Hung Tags: Ambulatory Healthcare IT Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring adolescent mental health behavioral health CPAN CPWE Dr. Laurel Williams Healthcare Scene Featured Malekeh Amini Primary Care Providers TCMHCC Telehealth Texas Child Men Source Type: blogs
Saving babies ’ lives 2023: a report on progress
This report pulls together data from different sources to present a shared understanding of the burden of pregnancy and baby loss across the UK. Overall, it paints a concerning picture with progress stalling and a risk of going backwards. It finds that, in England, the Government ’s target to halve the number of stillbirths and neonatal deaths by 2025 compared to 2010 levels is not on track, and there is no current target or ambition for reducing baby deaths in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. It also highlights that despite Government commitments to act on the finding s of recent reviews of maternity services, this ...
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - May 16, 2023 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Patient safety Quality of care and clinical outcomes Source Type: blogs
The ERA – An Amendment Who ’s Time Has Come
BY MIKE MAGEE
Believe it or not, The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was first introduced 100 years ago in 1923. But it was only adopted by Congress by a 2/3 majority vote 49 years later in 1972. That was simply step 1 in the world’s most complex and difficult national constitutional amendment process.
Step 2, approval by 3/4 of the states, seemed off to a running start with 28 of the required 38 states signing up that first year. But 1972 was also the year that Phyllis Schafly, an outspoken supporter of patriarchy and stay-at-home motherhood, began echoing her anti-ERA message on Chicago News Radio WBBM. The followin...
Source: The Health Care Blog - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ryan Bose-Roy Tags: Health Policy ERA Mike Magee Phyllis Schafly Source Type: blogs
