Scientists have discovered that a gene which, when severely mutated, causes blindness and kidney abnormalities in chickens, is the same as one that predisposes humans to hypertension.

A study led by researchers at UC Davis, published in the August 2nd issue of the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, discovered high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and smoking in middle age people may trigger vascular damage, decrease brain volume and cause cognitive decline later in life...

Rachel Singer , News Staff A doctoral student at the University of Alberta has made a discovery that could lead to a cure for a disease which usually leaves approximately three years of life once diagnosed. read more

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON-- - VentriPoint Diagnostics Ltd. is pleased to announce that Dr. Robyn J. Barst will be the Program Director for VentriPoint's pulmonary hypertension clinical development program.

DiaMedica (TSX-V:DMA) announces antihypertensive results with its lead monoclonal antibody DM-204. Consistent and significant blood pressure lowering results are observed with DM-204 in all animals and the lower blood pressure occurred for the duration of the study performed. In a preclinical study conducted by Physiogenix Inc...