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Millions of Americans with stubborn high blood pressure just got their first new treatment option in two decades. The FDA has approved Baxfendy, a groundbreaking medication that lowers blood pressure in an entirely new way.
The UAE just became the first country in the world to approve a groundbreaking blood pressure treatment and the first in its region to greenlight a needle-free rescue spray for severe allergies. These approvals cement the nation's position as a global leader in getting life-changing medicines to patients fast.
Four promising new treatments could reach patients this spring, offering fresh hope for people battling hard-to-treat conditions. From the first-ever medication for a chronic liver infection to an at-home Alzheimer's treatment, these therapies represent real progress for patients who've been waiting.
A new injection given just twice a year significantly lowered blood pressure in patients whose condition wasn't controlled by daily pills. The breakthrough could transform care for the 1 in 3 adults living with hypertension.
A new study shows that combining home monitoring, health coaching, and medication adjustments helps low-income Americans finally control their high blood pressure. More than half of Americans with hypertension currently can't get it under control, despite having access to affordable medications.
A breakthrough medication called baxdrostat is giving hope to millions whose dangerously high blood pressure won't respond to standard treatments. The pill dropped blood pressure by nearly 10 points in a major trial, enough to significantly reduce heart attack and stroke risk.
A breakthrough medication called baxdrostat is giving hope to hundreds of millions of people whose dangerously high blood pressure won't respond to standard treatments. The pill targets a key hormone that causes the body to retain salt and water, lowering blood pressure enough to significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Scientists have found that two injections per year could control high blood pressure as effectively as daily pills, potentially transforming care for over a billion people worldwide. The treatment is now in late-stage global trials.
Scientists are taking a closer look at Apple's new hypertension detection feature to verify its accuracy. The research could help millions monitor their blood pressure more easily from their wrists.