On July 11, 2010 Adhikaar successfully organized a free health fair in collaboration with the Association of Nepali Physicians in America (ANPA). Over 100 individuals benefited from free blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and other general health screening services. In addition, 42 women over forty years received free mammogram. Adhikaar organizes two mammography events every […]
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LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor Review
The LifeSource brand of blood pressure monitors is one of popular choices of people looking for devices they can use to monitor their blood pressure at home. When people cannot afford to purchase a more expensive Omron, they opt for a LifeSource blood pressure monitor, which is more economical but serves its users just as […]
Signs And Symptoms Of Low Blood Pressure And The Dangers
People often think of hypertension (high blood pressure) when blood pressure problems or issues are mentioned – they seem to forget that low blood pressure problems also exist. The American Heart Association defines high blood pressure parameters being 140/90 and higher and normal as 135/85 and lower. The higher numerical reading is the systolic reading […]
20% of patients who received implantable cardioverter-defibrillators did not meet guidelines for receipt of ICD
20% of patients who received implantable cardioverter-defibrillators did not meet guidelines for receipt of ICD A study that included more than 100,000 patients who received implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) found that about 20 percent did not meet evidence-based guidelines for receipt of an ICD, and that these patients had a significantly higher risk of in-hospital death […]
Foods To Lower High Blood Pressure – Here Are The Best Foods To Eat To Reduce Hypertension!
High blood pressure or hypertension is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. In fact one in four adults suffers from hypertension. Here are a few foods that can lower high blood pressure: The beetroot juice can lower high blood pressure, according to research at Queen Mary University (London, UK). The […]
Cover the Uninsured Week, 2011
On Sunday, March 5, 2011, dozens of OHSU students volunteered their time to provide free health screenings for Oregonians who are uninsured as part of the annual student-led Cover the Uninsured Week. The Health Screening Fair offered blood pressure checks, general medical exams, diabetes screening, haircuts and dental exams Almost 300 people received services that […]