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American Family Physician May 1, 2001 Trenton D. Nauser & Steven W. Stites	Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension Regardless of the etiology, unrelieved pulmonary hypertension can lead to right-sided heart failure. Signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension are often subtle and nonspecific...
Outside March 2003 Tim Sohn	The Pulse Researchers are using Viagra to alleviate pulmonary hypertension, a factor in high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), the lethal condition in which the lungs fill with fluid as a result of lower oxygen levels at higher elevations.
American Family Physician July 15, 2001	High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Causes of high blood pressure during pregnancy and possible problems and treatments.
Health February 2008 Ginny Graves	5 Ways to Prevent a Stroke The link between high blood pressure and strokes is strong. Here's how to lower it.
Chemistry World September 20, 2006 Victoria Gill	`Silent Killer' as Treatment for Heart and Lung Disease Carbon Monoxide (CO), a gas once dubbed the `silent killer' by the UK's health and safety executive, could provide a life-saving treatment for an incurable lung and heart condition, report researchers.
American Family Physician May 15, 2004	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease An overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disease that blocks the large and small airways of your lungs.
Nursing December 2009 Vincent M. Vacca	On the Alert for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Progressive and ultimately fatal, pulmonary arterial hypertension is a disease of the pulmonary arterial vasculature with no known cause.
BusinessWeek October 17, 2005 Gene G. Marcial	Encysive Is Breathing Easy Among biotechs favored by Mark Monane of investment firm Needham is Encysive Pharmaceuticals.
American Family Physician May 1, 2006 Luma & Spiotta	Hypertension in Children and Adolescents The prevalence and rate of diagnosis of hypertension in children and adolescents appear to be increasing. Most childhood hypertension, particularly in preadolescents, is secondary to an underlying disorder.
American Family Physician October 15, 2004	High Blood Pressure An informative pamphlet on what high blood pressure is, what the numbers mean and how and when the condition may be treated.
American Family Physician July 15, 2003	Heart Attack: Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention What is a heart attack?... How do I know if I am having a heart attack?... What should I do If I think I am having a heart attack?... How can I avoid having a heart attack?
The Motley Fool February 22, 2008 Brian Lawler	The Hypertension Fight Expands News from the pharmaceutical industry regarding hypertension medications: Gilead and Glaxo win E.U. approval for a drug, and Encysive's sellout came just in time.
American Family Physician August 1, 2002	High Blood Pressure and Exercise What is blood pressure, and what is high blood pressure?... Who gets high blood pressure?... Can I still get high blood pressure if I exercise?... What can I do if my doctor tells me that I have high blood pressure?...Will medicine that lowers my blood pressure affect my exercise?... etc.
American Family Physician June 1, 2003	Using an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor What is high blood pressure?... What causes high blood pressure?... Why do I have to control my high blood pressure?... How can I check my blood pressure?... What is an ambulatory blood pressure monitor?... etc.
AskMen.com Dustin Driver	4 Commonly Ignored Men's Health Issues Some silent ailments can cause big health problems, and some are certified killers. Keep an eye on these health problems and they won't get the best of you.
American Family Physician April 15, 2005 Karnani, Reisfield & Wilson	Evaluation of Chronic Dyspnea Chronic dyspnea is defined as dyspnea lasting more than one month. Information is presented on diagnosis, assessment and treatment for chronic dyspnea.
AskMen.com Dustin Driver	Everyday Ways To Lower Blood Pressure The following drug-free high blood pressure treatments have been scientifically proven and can really pay off if you take the time to explore them.
Managed Care March 2006 Thomas Morrow	Sharp Strategy Needed with New Treatment Options for PAH As another treatment for pulmonary hypertension nears approval, insurers should adopt a stepped-care approach.
American Family Physician October 1, 2005 Bidwell & Pachner	Hemoptysis: Diagnosis and Management Hemoptysis is the spitting of blood that originated in the lungs or bronchial tubes. The patient's history should help determine the amount of blood and differentiate between hemoptysis, pseudohemoptysis, and hematemesis.
The Motley Fool January 28, 2008 Brian Lawler	Can Encysive Catch the Competition? After two years of spectacular mismanagement, will 2008 be the year that Encysive Pharmaceuticals is finally able to capitalize on its very marketable lead drug, Thelin?
The Motley Fool July 13, 2011 Arundhati Parmar	FDA OKs Study Design on Medtronic Product That Firm Is Bullish On The product is the Simplicity catheter-based system to treat hypertension, or high blood pressure.
AskMen.com September 1, 2003 Mike Davison	Do You Have High Blood Pressure? With approximately 58 million -- or one in four -- American adults suffering from high blood pressure, how do you know for certain if you are at risk? Arm yourself with the facts and find out.
The Motley Fool April 3, 2009 Brian Orelli	Gilead: Helping Investors Cope With the Market Diversifying seems to be paying off for the drugmaker.
American Family Physician November 1, 2003 Zoorob & Campbell	Acute Dyspnea in the Office Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is a common problem in the outpatient primary care setting. Establishing a diagnosis can be challenging because dyspnea appears in multiple diagnostic categories. Underlying disorders range from the relatively simple to the more serious.
American Family Physician March 15, 2004	Initial Evaluation of Hypertension Treating hypertension and new categories for this disease.
American Family Physician January 1, 2003 Edward Onusko	Diagnosing Secondary Hypertension Secondary hypertension is elevated blood pressure that results from an underlying, identifiable, often correctable cause. Only about 5 to 10 percent of hypertension cases are thought to result from secondary causes. The ABCDE mnemonic can be used to help determine a secondary cause of hypertension.
American Family Physician February 15, 2006 Dewar & Curry	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Diagnostic Considerations Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by the gradual progression of irreversible airflow obstruction and increased inflammation in the airways and lung parenchyma that is generally distinguishable from the inflammation caused by asthma.
American Family Physician January 15, 2004 Mark H. Ebell	Suspected Pulmonary Embolism: Part I How can the history and physical examination help physicians diagnose pulmonary embolism?
Outside August 2007 Gina Demillo Wagner	Stay in Circulation Sorry, abs: One muscle trumps all others. Keep your ticker in top shape with our complete guide to cardio health.
American Family Physician July 15, 2000 Mark A. Van Kooy	Postobstructive Pulmonary Edema Pulmonary edema is a potentially life-threatening complication of acute airway obstruction. It develops rapidly, without warning, in persons who are otherwise well. Two forms of postobstructive pulmonary edema (POPE) have been identified...
American Family Physician September 15, 2000 Anne D. Walling, M.D.	Family Practice International Notes from international family physicians' journals: Traumatic Coronary Artery Damage... Morton's Neuroma... Diagnosing Acute Dyspnea...
Nursing August 2008 Bill Pruitt	Loosening the Bonds of Restrictive Lung Disease Find out about restrictive lung disease and how to help your patient.
American Family Physician September 1, 2003 Magill et al.	New Developments in the Management of Hypertension Advances in the management of hypertension have refined our understanding of systolic blood pressure, nutrition, medication selection, and hypertension in special populations.
American Family Physician June 1, 2006 Wexler & Aukerman	Nonpharmacologic Strategies for Managing Hypertension Hypertensive therapy interventions in the US, such as lifestyle and dietary modification, often are overlooked. Although some lifestyle modifications may seem to offer only minimal blood pressure-lowering effects, they should not be discounted.
American Journal of Nursing March 2012 Corbridge et al.	An Evidence-Based Approach to COPD: Part 1 This article, the first in a two-part series on COPD, outlines current guidelines and other evidence-based recommendations on diagnosing and managing stable COPD in the outpatient setting.
The Motley Fool October 2, 2006 Brian Gorman	Gilead's Smart Risk The drug developer's latest purchase is a risk, but it's a well-calculated one. Investors, take note.
American Family Physician March 15, 2002 Khalid Almoosa	Is Thrombolytic Therapy Effective for Pulmonary Embolism? No evidence from clinical trials proves that thrombolytic therapy reduces the recurrence rate of pulmonary embolism or affects mortality in hemodynamically stable patients...
The Motley Fool February 21, 2008 Brian Lawler	Learn From the Decisive Encysive Deal Encysive finally finds a buyer; Pfizer announces it will acquire the drugmaker for $195 million in cash.
Nursing October 2009 John J. Gallagher	Taking aim at ARDS Among many complications that threaten a critically ill patient is a potentially fatal syndrome of lung inflammation and injury: acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Nursing November 2011 Lawson & Pruitt	Issues in Obesity, Part 2: Obesity Weighs Heavily on Lung Function A look at the impact of obesity on asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep apnea.
Nurse Practitioner May 2011 Chris Garvey	Best Practices in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common, preventable, treatable, and often progressive disorder characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible.
The Motley Fool December 10, 2010 Brian Orelli	Was This Drug Destined for Failure? Pfizer announces that it's pulling Thelin off the market, and withdrawing the marketing application with the Food and Drug Administration, because a new side effect was discovered.
American Family Physician August 15, 2001 Melissa H. Hunter	COPD: Management of Acute Exacerbations and Chronic Stable Disease Outpatient management of patients with stable COPD should be directed at improving quality of life by preventing acute exacerbations, relieving symptoms and slowing the progressive deterioration of lung function...
American Family Physician July 15, 2006 Mehta et al.	Opportunities to Improve Outcomes in Sickle Cell Disease Family physicians play a crucial role in instituting evidence-based preventive sickle cell care strategies, initiating timely treatment of acute illness, recognizing life-threatening episodes, and providing a medical home for multidisciplinary management.
American Family Physician August 1, 2002 Mark W. Niedfeldt	Managing Hypertension in Athletes and Physically Active Patients Athletes and other physically active patients should be screened for hypertension and given appropriate therapy if needed.
AskMen.com September 4, 2015 Jessica Brown	Watching TV Study Trending news: oh God. Binge-watching TV could be killing you. Here's why.
American Family Physician November 15, 2005 William E. Cayley	Diagnosing the Cause of Chest Pain Distinguishing between serious and benign causes of chest pain is imperative, and diagnostic and prognostic questions are important in making this determination.
Managed Care February 2008	The Increasing Burden of Chronic Disease A recent report says that more than half of Americans suffer from one or more chronic diseases. The most common chronic conditions are costing the economy more than $1 trillion annually right now.
American Family Physician September 1, 2000 Lori Parry	Quantum Sufficit Quick thinking to amputate a titanium-reinforced leg... Sexual side effects in hypertensive premenopausal women... Too much good food a bad thing... Training program sends pediatric residents shopping for car seats and diapers... Fathers with high self-esteem are more involved with their kids...
American Family Physician October 1, 2002 Konzem et al.	Controlling Hypertension in Patients with Diabetes Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are common diseases in the United States. Patients with diabetes have a much higher rate of hypertension than would be expected in the general population. Regardless of the antihypertensive agent used, a reduction in blood pressure helps to prevent diabetic complications.