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Topic: Blood pressure

Covid patients with high blood pressure face ‘double risk’ of death, says Chinese study 

Indian doctors agreed with the findings, published in European Heart Journal, saying they reflect the realities experienced while treating Covid-19 patients.

This is why some young Indians are at higher risk of Covid complications

Metabolic disorders are increasingly common among younger Indians, so the age at which Covid-19 becomes a higher risk could be much lower than 65-plus.

Be extra careful: Doctors to 20 cr Indians with high BP, hypertension who are at Covid risk

On World Hypertension Day, doctors say while link between high BP & Covid-19 hasn’t been fully established, patients are better off taking more precautions.

Can blood pressure medicines harm Covid-19 patients? US trial to find out

From 3D-printed swabs to AI tool that fast-tracks research, ThePrint brings you a roundup of the latest research to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19 with diabetes is more deadly. Here’s why you must control it during lockdown and how

Endocrinologist Ambrish Mithal says if you are smart, follow the basics, and adapt to simple internet-based technology, you will emerge a winner.

Why heart patients in India are not warming up to this US-made new blood-thinner implant

Boston Scientific's Watchman, touted as alternative to blood-thinning medicines, came to India in 2017. 30-odd heart patients have since opted for it.

Fourth carcinogen discovered in blood-pressure pills used by millions

Some valsartan found positive for carcinogen DMF by US online pharmacy Valisure include those made by Indian pharma firms Alembic and Macleods.

US lawmakers seek briefing on contaminated drugs coming from India and China

The lawmakers are concerned since 15 recalls of drugs meant for treating high blood pressure were done in eight months.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

Be ‘atmanirbhar’ and go ‘swadeshi’: PM Modi’s clarion call to nation on 79th Independence Day

New Delhi: 'Atmanirbharta' and a call for 'swadeshi' were the mainstay of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longest Independence Day address Friday, at a time...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.