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Hypertension

Journal Article
What Is the Evidence That Vitamin C Supplements Lower Blood Pressure?
This editorial uses a recent meta-analysis on the effects of vitamin C on blood pressure to highlight pitfalls in nutrition research design.
May 1, 2012
Journal Article
The Women's Health Initiative: The Food Environment, Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status, BMI, and Blood Pressure
Post menopausal women living in neighborhoods with higher socioeconomic status and more supermarkets have lower body mass and lower blood pressure.
Apr 1, 2012
Report
Patient Incentives to Motivate Doctor Visits and Reduce Hypertension Disparities
Examines whether small financial incentives for patients can motivate physician visits and reduce racial/ethnic disparities in hypertension.
Nov 30, 2011
Journal Article
Cost Implications of Improving Blood Pressure Management Among U.S. Adults
Payers will find it slightly more cost-effective to improve care for moderate than for severe hypertension.
Feb 9, 2011
Dissertation
Three Essays on Hypertension Prevention and Medical Product Safety in China and the United States
Addresses hypertension prevention and medical product safety in China and the United States.
Jan 7, 2010
Dissertation
Three Essays on Health Behaviors and the Need for New Policy
Three essays, each on one emerging public health issue that calls for new policy making.
Oct 15, 2009
Research Brief
Hold the Salt: Lowering Sodium Intake Would Improve Health and Save Money
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.
Oct 9, 2009
News Release
Lowering Sodium Consumption Could Save U.S. $18 Billion Annually in Health Costs
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.
Sep 11, 2009
Research Brief
When Drug Cost-Sharing Increases, Patients Newly Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness Delay Starting Medication
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.
Jun 29, 2009
Dissertation
Preserving Health among Vulnerable Populations: Three Essays
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.
Jun 23, 2009
News Release
Higher Co-Payments Discourage Patients With Newly Diagnosed Chronic Illnesses From Starting Drug Treatment
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.
Apr 28, 2009
Journal Article
Lowering Salt Consumption Could Save U.S. Billions in Health Costs
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.
Jan 1, 2009
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
The consumption of a food supplement significantly increased plasma zinc concentrations in Chilean elderly adults.
Jan 1, 2007
Journal Article
Quality Indicators for the Care of Hypertension in Vulnerable Elders
Hospitalization presents unique challenges in older people.
Jan 1, 2007
News Release
Study Finds Middle-Aged Americans Less Healthy Than English Counterparts
May 2, 2006 News Release: Study Finds Middle-Aged Americans Less Healthy Than English Counterparts.
May 2, 2006
Journal Article
Discussing Quality-of-Life Issues with a Patient Newly Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
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.
Jan 1, 2006
Journal Article
Quality of Care for Hypertension in the United States
Higher QC for hypertensive patients is associated with better BP control.
Jan 1, 2005
Journal Article
Meta-analysis: Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs for Older Adults
Authors assess the effectiveness and essential components of self-management programs for hypertension, osteoarthritis, and diabetes mellitus.
Jan 1, 2005
Dissertation
Estimating the Effects of Pharmaceutical Innovations on Patients' Employment Outcomes
Reviews the evidence of employment-related benefits from effective treatment that results from new medical technologies.
Jan 1, 2004
Report
Chronic Disease Self Management for Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, Post-Myocardial Infarction Care, and Hypertension
Investigates the characteristics particular to chronic disease self-management programs that may be most responsible for their effectiveness.
Jan 1, 2003

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