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Calcium-channel blocker use ups glaucoma prevalence

Calcium-channel blocker use ups glaucoma prevalence

26 Sep 2023 byStephen Padilla

Use of calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) appears to increase the risk of developing glaucoma, suggests a study. In addition, use of systemic beta blockers is associated with lower intraocular pressure (IOP).

26 Sep 2023
Treating hypertension helps lower dementia risk in older adults

Treating hypertension helps lower dementia risk in older adults

25 Sep 2023 byJairia Dela Cruz

Older adults with hypertension who are on blood pressure (BP)-lowering medications are better protected against dementia than those with untreated hypertension, and this is true across all ages in late life, according to an individual participant data meta-analysis.

25 Sep 2023