Hypertension

Many home blood pressure devices sold in Canada, especially those sold online, haven’t been validated by Hypertension Canada, according to an Edmonton-based study.

The success of the anticoagulation therapy management program at the University of the Waterloo could soon open the door to similar AI-powered virtual training in high-demand areas such as hypertension management.

Among the flagship measures tabled in Bill 67 is the power granted to pharmacists to do more tests and to prescribe and renew prescriptions indefinitely.

Some studies have demonstrated lower mortality with phospho­diesterase-5 inhibitor treatment for erectile dysfunction in men with stable coronary artery disease, compared with no treatment.

Evidence shows it substantially adds to CVD risk, but new policies may help with sodium reduction.

Here’s what the data we have so far tells us about this technique.

Large study examines rates of eczema (atopic dermatitis) in older adults starting on various classes of antihypertensive drugs.

New study shows the long-term cardiovascular outcomes of children and youth with hypertension.