A recent study has raised concerns about a widely used drug for high blood pressure and chest pain—nifedipine. Researchers ...

A Coronary Disease Trial Investigating Outcome with Nifedipine gastrointestinal therapeutic system (ACTION) study was designed as a consequence of this discussion on calcium antagonists to ...

A recent study has found that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure may be linked to an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The drug in question is nifedipine, and researchers suggest ...

Hypertension in pregnancy contributes substantially to maternal morbidity and mortality, persistent hypertension, and rehospitalization. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are also associated with a ...

Anthony Metichecchia, 43, of Marietta, is accused of being a fugitive from money laundering charges by Berks County, ...

Ginkgo biloba benefits have been claimed for centuries, with health treatments meant to help improve cognitive function and treat asthma, COPD, and bladder disorders. Studies suggest that it acts on ...

Anyone suffering from HACE must be evacuated to a medical facility for proper follow-up treatment. Ibuprofen is effective at relieving altitude headache. Nifedipine rapidly decreases pulmonary artery ...

Water and sodium retention during severe hypothyroidism create a state of volume depletion, low extracellular fluid osmolality and increased water retention. The hypothyroid population is ...