Some people who develop COVID-19 experience a mild illness with few symptoms while others can become seriously ill. COVID-19 is the illness that’s caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2.

Purpose. Intravenous antihypertensive agents for the treatment of hypertensive emergencies are reviewed. Summary. An estimated 500,000 people in the United States experience a hypertensive crisis ...

A new diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) was made. Oral acetazolamide was commenced at 250 mg two times a day. At 2-month follow-up, she was asymptomatic. Visual acuity improved ...

The future of hemophilia care lies not only in technological advancements but also in the pursuit of health equity, ensuring that all patients have access to effective, affordable treatments ...

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Objective To describe the prevalence and severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and sight-threatening DR (STDR) among Chinese adults with diabetes. Design, setting and participants A cross-sectional ...

There are numerous trials revealing a blood pressure-lowering effect of thiazolidinediones in diabetic patients as well as in non-diabetic patients. Most of these studies are well designed but ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects an estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide and results in 10 million deaths per year, according to the World Heart Federation. Impacting a person's ...

Georgia high school students must earn at least 23 credits in various subjects to graduate. Students are assessed in English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies using the ...

A heart rate of 100 beats per minute (bpm) or higher, also known as tachycardia, can be a normal body response to exercise, stress, or even too much coffee. But it could also be due to an abnormal ...

How to lower fasting blood sugar if you have diabetes involves a combination of dietary and lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly, managing your carb and fat intake, getting plenty of sleep, ...

Symptoms are often mild and may go unnoticed for years ... Screening for complications such as retinopathy (eye damage), nephropathy (kidney disease), and neuropathy (nerve damage).