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Statin era over?: The era of statins, drugs like Zocor and Lipitor which lower cholesterol levels, may be ending. The FDA's decisions over the last week to reject Merck's Cordaptive and Isis' Mipomersen, coupled with a demand that the makers prove the drugs improve heart outcomes, looks like a turning...; Tags: Gram, Blood Pressure, Merck & Co. Inc., Lipitor, Healthcare, Federal Government, Government, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-07
How good is the DASH diet?: Pretty good. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The idea was that by eating only a little meat, a little dairy, and mostly plants, you could cut your risk for heart attack or stroke. You'll remember the DASH diet from that lovely...; Tags: Blood Pressure, Pyramid, Gender And Diversity, Healthcare, Human Resources, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-04-15
Drop that decaf!: I personally think de-caffeinated coffee tastes nasty. So it was with some joy, on my second cup of regular, that I read of an NIH-funded study showing that decaf may be worse for your heart than the high-octane stuff. The study, done at the...; Tags: Blood Pressure, Study, Dr., Atlanta, Healthcare, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-03-26
Hypertension (zip): The program has many features that make it a useful reference in a Clinical Setting. Features: Table of Contents: Definition. Important factors in blood pressure. Symptoms of high blood pressure. Who Is More Likely to Develop Hypertension? Evaluation. Treatment Overview. DASH Diet . Lifestyle changes. Medications: ACE Inhibitors. Angiotensin II...; Tags: Blood Pressure, Amit Kshetarpal, Healthcare; Software downloads 2008-02-29
Lower your Blood Pressure when it comes to securing patient data.: Protecting patient data is a huge task. Compliance regulations make the challenge even bigger. In this eKit, you'll learn how to safeguard data more effectively, reduce regulatory compliance risks and lower operating expenses associated with security. You'll even see how to dispose of old equipment in a safe, environmentally friendly...; Tags: Information Security, Blood Pressure, Patient, Security; Resource centers 2008-02-20

BP Ease (zip): BP Ease lowered my blood pressure by 50 points, easily. Device Guided Brething (DGB) is a clinically proven way to reduce your blood pressure without drugs or their harmful side effects. OutOfNoWare's BP Ease is now available as a free trial. You don't need to spend $300 on a dedicated...; Tags: Blood Pressure, British Petroleum Co Plc, OutOfNoWare, Device Guided Brething, Healthcare; Software downloads 2008-02-05
Use that real estate on your wrist: Like a lot of people I stopped wearing wristwatches a few years ago. My cell phone keeps time fine. Turns out this leaves me with some important real estate, the space on my wrist, for rent. My health wants this real estate, and so does yours. ...; Tags: Blood Pressure, Wrist, Real Estate, Business Operations, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-01-14
My favorite Christmas gift: I started taking a more personal interest in my health at the turn of the century. I had trouble sleeping at a conference, my face felt hot, so I asked my doctor what I had. You're in love, he said. I've been that way for 25 years,...; Tags: Blood Pressure, Health Care, Workout, Healthcare, Internet, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2007-12-18
Blood Pressure Tracker (zip): Measuring your blood pressure can help you and your doctor prevent or control hypertension and its many complications. Blood pressure readings in the doctor's office may be higher than at other times. The use of home blood pressure monitors can more accurately measure one's overall, or average, blood pressure level....; Tags: Blood Pressure, Blood Pressure Tracker, Healthcare; Software downloads 2007-11-07
PrivacyPlace fisks HealthVault: PrivacyPlace fisks HealthVaultEHR set back has nothing to do with HealthVaultEHR is set back for years for so many reasons which have nothing to do with the HealthVault.EHR is a noble concept but in application very technically difficult to achieve and at best fragile.Top that off with everything Healthcare-wise being...; Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, HealthVault, eHR; Discussion threads 2007-10-09
HealthMonitor (zip): HealthMonitor software is a easy-to-use Windows program for storing, reporting and charting blood pressure, blood sugar, weight or other custom measurements like body fat. It can store multiple reading per day. The Chart and Report can display weekly and monthly averages. Great software for people with diabetics, hypertension. Free to...; Tags: Blood Pressure, Software, Weight, HealthMonitor Software, Healthcare, Tools & Techniques, Management; Software downloads 2007-09-14
Easy Aromatherapy Recipes (exe): Mix Wild Rose fragrance oil 8 oz, Jasmine and Roses fragrance oil 4 oz,ylang ylang extra 1 oz., himalayan cedarwood 1/2 oz.,cedarwood virginia 1/4 oz., rose geranium 1/2 oz., vetiver 1/4 oz., frankincense 1/4 oz., myrrh 1/8 oz., cinnamon leaf 1/4 oz. (makes about 16 oz).Dilute these blends in 95%...; Tags: Blood Pressure, Healthcare; Software downloads 2007-06-14
Researchers show off virtual human in 4D: Researchers show off virtual human in 4DThis is fighting with the smoke ...They are like cavemen who are using computers for hunting instead of stones and think they are very smart because of it. They have no clue about the PRIMARY reasons of diseases, but they call charlatans those know...; Tags: HEALTHCARE, Federal government, Vertical industries, high blood pressure, blood pressure, FDA; Discussion threads 2007-05-25
High Blood Pressure - The Silent Killer (zip): When you put together a natural health and hypertension expert like Frank Mangano with a natural fitness and weight loss expert like Tom Venuto and you listen to what they have to say, you can learn some amazing things about improving your health, reducing your blood pressure and getting your...; Tags: Blood Pressure, Healthcare; Software downloads 2007-05-09
Three wireless fitness devices to help shed pounds and Blood Pressure: Three wireless fitness devices to help shed pounds and blood pressureYou missed the ultimate wireless fitness deviceI use the Garmin Edge 305 with Heart Rate Sensor and Cadence/Speed Sensor. Imagine not only getting instantaneous feedback but also being able to specifically review parts of your ride. With the...; Tags: GPS, HEALTHCARE, wireless fitness device, bike, blood pressure, wireless; Discussion threads 2007-05-07
Three wireless fitness devices to help shed pounds and Blood Pressure: What follows is a tale of my effort to get back in shape and the wireless fitness gear that I purchased to help me get there. continued below.... Video: To see a video of the wireless gear David ended up buying and how it works on his bike...; Tags: Wired &, Wireless, Video, Personal Technology, Mobile, General, Entertainment; Blog posts 2007-05-04
HealthFile Plus (exe): HealthFile Plus is your complete health and personal medical records and information organization software for Windows PCs, Palm OS handheld, and Pocket PC handhelds. Keep track of insurance, emergency contacts, allergies, illnesses, surgeries, appointments, medications, vaccinations, tests, blood pressure, weight, glucose, family history. Great for people on diets, with diabetes,...; Tags: Blood Pressure, Healthcare, Palm OS, Pocket PC, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; Software downloads 2007-05-04
Blood Pressure Recorder (exe): Record your daily blood pressure readings using this fast and easy to use freeware program. From the detailed report of your data, you and your doctor can assess if you have high blood pressure and perhaps the what to do next.; Tags: Blood Pressure, Healthcare; Software downloads 2007-02-02
HealthWatch Pro (zip): HealthWatch Pro is a regular health-checkup tool for both family and health professionals in clinical and research settings. It tracks a full spectrum of check-up information, such as weight, height, and blood pressure. Based on the information, HealthWatch Pro can calculate growth percentiles for infants, children and adolescents (two to...; Tags: Blood Pressure, Children, Health Care, HealthWatch Pro, Healthcare, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources; Software downloads 2006-10-20
Don't be a click fraud victim: Two easy steps: Business Week published an article about click fraud -- bogus clicks that cost advertisers millions of dollars each year. It's almost impossible to keep some fraudulent clicks from slipping under the radar -- but if you want to reduce the risk of being a victim, you can.As an advertiser,...; Tags: advertisement, blood pressure; Blog posts 2006-09-24