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High-dose methylprednisolone does not prevent platelet decline in women with preeclampsia and platelet counts below 150 × 109/L

High-Dose Steroid No Benefit to Platelets in Preeclampsia

High-dose methylprednisolone no benefit for women with preeclampsia, platelet counts <150 × 109/L
There is more evidence linking air pollution with increased risk of developing hypertension

More Evidence That Air Pollution Raises Blood Pressure

Hypertension risk up for both short-term and long-term exposure
Variability in blood pressure readings may predict more rapid cognitive decline in older patients

Blood Pressure Variability Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline

Older adults with wide variations were more likely to show deterioration in cognitive abilities

American Society of Hypertension, May 13-17

The American Society of Hypertension 31st Annual Scientific Meeting & Exposition The annual meeting of the American Society of Hypertension was held from...
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring could help identify undetected hypertension in at-risk populations

Ambulatory BP Monitoring Can Help ID Masked Hypertension

Blacks with undetected HTN twice as likely to eventually be diagnosed with clinic HTN
Aggressively treating hypertension in older adults can pay off

ASH: Studies Support Aggressive Treatment of HTN in Elderly

Latest findings from national trial show it lowers chances of heart failure, even in older adults
For older adults

Fall Risk Up With Initiation, Intensification of HTN Meds

Short-term fall risk up during 15 days after initiation, intensification of antihypertensive medication
Even an ounce of alcohol a day might affect diastolic function in patients with hypertension

ASH: LV Dysfunction Up With Moderate Alcohol Intake in HTN

Study finds inverse relationship between left ventricular diastolic function and alcohol intake
The overall pattern of blood pressure over time better predicts a patient's risk of stroke or early death

Blood Pressure Patterns Could Help Predict Stroke Risk

Odds increase with rapid rise in middle age
Age modifies the association between blood pressure and adverse cardiovascular and renal outcomes in elderly patients with chronic kidney disease

Ideal BP in Elderly With Chronic Kidney Disease Unclear

More cautious strategy for lowering blood pressure may be advisable in elderly patients with CKD