“Further work on the biological mechanisms for sex differences in stroke risk associated with hypertension severity and a need for sex-specific clinical guidelines may be warranted,” the researchers concluded.

The US Department of Health and Human Services has released a guide for clinicians detailing the discontinuation of long-term opioid analgesics.

Over 60,000 bottles of a prescription ophthalmic solution used to constrict blood vessels in the eye and to dilate pupils are being recalled.

A Class II recall is active for a prescription injectable medication used to treat alcohol or opioid dependence.

Several lots of a prescription angiotensin receptor blocker used to treat hypertension and to protect kidneys from diabetes-related damage are being recalled.

While it is well known that salt intake is associated with poor vascular outcomes, including stroke and dementia, it is unclear how specific processes in the brain are affected by salt.

A blood test can identify a subgroup of pneumonia patients at increased risk for developing acute respiratory failure or sepsis, according to new research.

"In practice, starting with the lowest dose [oral contraceptive pill] may be ideal for adolescents who are at risk of mood disorders, or who already have mood issues," said Dr Hadine Joffe of Brigham and Women's Hospital.

As of October 1, 2019, the number of lung injury cases associated with vaping products has increased to 1080, with the death count increasing from 12 to 18.

A prescription anticonvulsant used to treat people with epilepsy is being recalled by the FDA.