Objectives: To assess the efficacy and tolerability of valsartan and valsartan plus hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), given alone or as part of a combination regimen with other antihypertensive agents ...

Bone densitometry is a test like an X-ray that quickly and accurately measures the density of bone. It is used primarily to detect osteopenia or osteoporosis, diseases in which the bone's mineral ...

The 4,822-patient study missed statistical significance for a composite primary endpoint of reducing cardiovascular death and total heart failure hospitalisations by 13% compared with valsartan ...

It’s hard to accurately measure muscle mass as it depends on various factors. Though the data is limited, research does provide some insight. Your body mass is made up of two components: body ...

The Prevention Center shared resource (PCSR) was founded with the goal of facilitating transdisciplinary, collaborative research focused on the prevention and mitigation of disease. Since 2004, over ...

If a doctor thinks a person may have osteoporosis or be at risk, they may recommend a bone density scan or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) scan. These scans use an X-ray to measure ...

Valsartan 80 mg/day was administered to patients who did not respond to diuretics during heart failure exacerbation in the conventional group (n = 21). Therefore, adding carvedilol to existing ...

Stephen Hawking was the most recognisable scientist of modern times. His life fascinated people for decades, culminating in an Oscar-winning portrayal of him in the film 'The Theory of Everything ...

29,000 extra bone scans per year will be delivered for patients across England thanks to the roll out of 13 new DEXA scanners. The new scanners were promised as part of the government’s Elective ...

A new state-of-the-art scanner is to bring better bone care to Newark patients. The Government has pledged install 13 new DEXA scanners across the country — including one at Newark Hospital. Patients ...