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Purpose of ReviewThe burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing worldwide. For CKD prevention, it is important to gain insight in commonly consumed foods and beverages in relation to kidney function.Recent FindingsWe included 21 papers of prospective cohort studies with 3–24 years of follow-up. We focused on meat, fish, dairy, vegetables,...
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Purpose of ReviewTo discuss the importance of synergistic interactions of diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HT) in causing chronic kidney disease and the potential molecular mechanisms involved.Recent FindingsDM and HT are the two most important risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and development of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ...
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Purpose of ReviewGiven that the life expectancy and the burden of hypertension are projected to increase over the next decade, hypertensive heart disease (HHD) may be expected to play an even more central role in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A broader understanding of the features and underlying mechanisms that constitute HH...
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Purpose of ReviewThis review will provide an in-depth coverage of the epidemiological and pre-clinical literature surrounding the role of dietary protein in hypertension, with a special emphasis on the history of our work on the Dahl salt-sensitive rat.Recent FindingsOur studies have dedicated much effort into understanding the relationship between...
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Purpose of ReviewThis review seeks to present an overview of the recent literature on the importance of CPAP and antihypertensive treatment adherence in blood pressure control of hypertensive patients, especially those with obstructive sleep apnea.Recent FindingsAlthough it is unquestionable that a good adherence to CPAP and antihypertensive drugs ...
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Purpose of ReviewThis review discusses the mortality and morbidity of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and the current diagnostic thresholds. It then explores measurement of variability in blood pressure (BP) during pregnancy as an opportunity to identify women at high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life.Recent FindingsHDP i...
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Purpose of ReviewWe sought to summarize recent evidence regarding optimal blood pressure (BP) treatment targets and antihypertensive regimen intensity for nursing home (NH) residents and similar older, complex patients with hypertension.Recent FindingsRecent trials have demonstrated cardiovascular benefits from more intensive BP targets among ambul...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI), although well established in many areas of everyday life, has only recently been trialed in the diagnosis and management of common clinical conditions. This editorial review highlights progress to date and suggests further improvements in and trials of AI in the management of conditions such as hypertension.
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Purpose of the ReviewThe main goal of this article is to discuss how the development of state-of-the-art technology has made it possible to address fundamental questions related to how the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) operates within the brain from the neurophysiological and molecular perspective.Recent FindingsThe existence of the brain RAS rema...
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Purpose of ReviewSeveral studies have attributed garlic’s beneficial properties to its high content of organosulfur compounds (OSCs). Here, we summarized recent studies published and some own findings regarding OSCs and its effects on cardiovascular disease, inflammation, and obesity.Recent FindingThe analysis of the multiple actions produced by OS...
