Hypertension

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Journal Article

The Large Social Value Resulting from Use of Statins Warrants Steps to Improve Adherence and Broaden Treatment — Oct 1, 2012

Statins are considered a clinically important breakthrough for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Journal Article

What Is the Evidence That Vitamin C Supplements Lower Blood Pressure? — May 1, 2012

This editorial uses a recent meta-analysis on the effects of vitamin C on blood pressure to highlight pitfalls in nutrition research design.

Journal Article

The Women's Health Initiative: The Food Environment, Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status, BMI, and Blood Pressure — Apr 1, 2012

Post menopausal women living in neighborhoods with higher socioeconomic status and more supermarkets have lower body mass and lower blood pressure.

Report

Patient Incentives to Motivate Doctor Visits and Reduce Hypertension Disparities — Nov 30, 2011

Examines whether small financial incentives for patients can motivate physician visits and reduce racial/ethnic disparities in hypertension.

Journal Article

Cost Implications of Improving Blood Pressure Management Among U.S. Adults — Feb 9, 2011

Payers will find it slightly more cost-effective to improve care for moderate than for severe hypertension.

Media Advisory

RAND Experts to Discuss Public Policy Approaches to Addressing the Obesity Epidemic — Jan 20, 2010

Are there effective ways that communities can promote healthy behaviors and quality-of-life enhancers such as bike paths and neighborhood parks? Are there ways to compete with misleading media images of fast food? Join a panel of public health policy experts for a lively discussion.

Report

Three Essays on Hypertension Prevention and Medical Product Safety in China and the United States — Jan 7, 2010

Addresses hypertension prevention and medical product safety in China and the United States.

Report

Three Essays on Health Behaviors and the Need for New Policy — Oct 15, 2009

Three essays, each on one emerging public health issue that calls for new policy making.

Research Brief

Hold the Salt: Lowering Sodium Intake Would Improve Health and Save Money — Oct 9, 2009

Details the benefits that would accrue from reducing sodium consumption among Americans, including a reduced prevalence of high blood pressure, lower medical costs, and improved quality of life.

News Release

Lowering Sodium Consumption Could Save U.S. $18 Billion Annually in Health Costs — Sep 11, 2009

Reducing Americans' average intake of sodium could save the nation as much as $18 billion annually in avoided health care costs and improve the quality of life for millions of people.

Journal Article

Lowering Salt Consumption Could Save U.S. Billions in Health Costs — Sep 11, 2009

Reducing Americans' average intake of sodium to the amount recommended by health officials could save the nation as much as $18 billion annually in avoided health care costs and improve the quality of life for millions of people.

Research Brief

When Drug Cost-Sharing Increases, Patients Newly Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness Delay Starting Medication — Jun 29, 2009

Describes a study showing that increasing copayments for prescription drugs causes patients newly diagnosed with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes to delay starting treatment, which in turn increases their risk for heart attack and stroke.

Report

Preserving Health among Vulnerable Populations: Three Essays — Jun 23, 2009

This dissertation consists of three stand-alone essays that focus on the economics of preserving health among vulnerable population, specifically chronic ill and elderly population.

News Release

Higher Co-Payments Discourage Patients With Newly Diagnosed Chronic Illnesses From Starting Drug Treatment — Apr 28, 2009

Patients newly diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes or high cholesterol are significantly more likely to delay initiating recommended drug treatment if they face higher co-payments for medications.

News Release

Prescription Spending Caps Cause Some Seniors to Quit Taking Medicines for Chronic Illnesses — Sep 11, 2007

Many seniors quit taking drugs for chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure when they exceed their drug plan's yearly spending limits.

News Release

RAND Study Finds the Quality of Medical Care Gets Better, Not Worse, When Patients Have More Chronic Illnesses — Jun 13, 2007

Contrary to popular belief, patients with multiple chronic illnesses do not receive worse quality of care, according to a RAND Corporation study issued today.

Journal Article

Quality Indicators for the Care of Hypertension in Vulnerable Elders — Jan 1, 2007

Hospitalization presents unique challenges in older people.

Journal Article

Efecto Del Consumo De Un Complemento Alimentario En La Concentracion Plasmatica De Cinc En Adultos Mayores Residentes En Santiago De Chile =: Effect of the Consumption of a Food Supplement on Plasma Zinc Concentrations of Free-Living Chilean Elderly Adults — Jan 1, 2007

The consumption of a food supplement significantly increased plasma zinc concentrations in Chilean elderly adults.

News Release

Study Finds Middle-Aged Americans Less Healthy Than English Counterparts — May 2, 2006

May 2, 2006 News Release: Study Finds Middle-Aged Americans Less Healthy Than English Counterparts.

Journal Article

Discussing Quality-of-Life Issues with a Patient Newly Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer — Jan 1, 2006

A 66-year-old man with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and benign prostatic hyperplasia presented for evaluation of an elevated PSA level of 6.2 ng/ml.

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