Non-Communicable Diseases
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Long Term PPI Use Linked to Increased Hypertension Risk in Menopausal Women
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates a significant association between long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and an increased risk of developing hypertension in menopausal women. This extensive observational study, drawing data from the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study (WHI-OS), highlights a concerning trend, particularly with prolonged use of these commonly prescribed medications.…
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Acute Myocardial Infarction on the Rise in Young Adults
A recent retrospective study conducted at Mouwasat Hospital Dammam, Saudi Arabia highlights an increasing trend of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) among young adults, specifically those aged 40 years and younger. The study, which analyzed 91 patients from June 2020 to May 2023, found that young AMI patients are predominantly obese males with hyperlipidemia and smoking as primary risk factors. AMI,…
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