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NHLBI Unveils New Resources To Help Consumers Control Their Blood Pressure
The National High Blood Pressure Education Program (NHBPEP) has several new and updated resources to help consumers and their clinicians better control their blood pressure. The print and online resources integrate the most current research findings, such as recently announced evidence of the effect of salt and sodium on blood pressure. NHBPEP is coordinated by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. more
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Information For Patients - Types Of Blood Pressure Medications
One of the very useful patient education materials that appears on the NHLBI's new blood pressure site is a guide to types of blood pressure medications. This quick guide explains in lay terms how each type of blood pressure medication performs and the benefit the patient can expect by taking the medication. We've reprinted the guide for you in today's issue of Vidyya. more
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ICU Patients At Risk Of Fungal Infection From Unit Computers
Critically ill patients in hospital intensive care units could be at risk from computers spewing infectious fungal spores. American researchers found a rare hospital fungus "Aspergillus fumigatus" in their intensive care wards following the installation of computers. more
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Information For Patients: Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)
In the US, this weekend marks the Memorial holiday and the beginning of the official family vacation season. The CDC has expressed concern that many injuries and infections are caused by swimming in an unsafe manner. RWIs or recreational water illnesses are the subject of this patient handout, which physicians and health professionals should find useful throughout the summer months. more
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Information For Patients: "Crypto"
Yesterday, Vidyya presented its readers with a report from Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) about the prevalence of parasites in fecal material from chlorinated swimming pools and spas. Today we are pleased to present a patient education companion piece to yesterday's article. Your patients can learn about Cryptosporidium, a germ that causes diarrhea. Crypto, short for Cryptosporidium, is found in infected people’s stool and cannot be seen by the naked eye. This germ is protected by an outer shell that allows it to survive for long periods of time and makes it resistant to chlorine disinfection. Get the full color handout in today's issue of Vidyya. more
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