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Forum - RESPeRATE News & Announcements
Topic - RESPeRATE Device Now Available at Larger Boots Stores
RESPeRATE DEVICE NOW AVAILABLE AT LARGER BOOTS STORES
UK's Largest Pharmacy Now Selling Non-Drug Hypertension Treatment Device
New York, N.Y. - Mar 17, 2009 - InterCure Ltd., a medical device company publicly traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: INCR), today announced that RESPeRATE , the world's first...
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Prevening diabetic neuropathy
Topic - Diabetes
Q: I have diabetes type II. I would like to know if there is anything out there for my diabetic neuropathy. I have it in my feet and am now really starting to feel it in my hands. I've tried simple solutions--applications of new ointments and such but I was wondering if you could recommend something besides seeing my doctor?
A: Maintaining good blood sugar control is the best thing you can do to help with diabetic neuropathy. Check your blood sugar frequently during the day to make sure you are staying in...
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Medication: Altace/ Ramipril (ACE)
Topic - Medication: Altace/ Ramipril (ACE)
How Altace Reduces Blood Pressure
Altace is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Angiotestin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or more commonly known as ACE Inhibitors.
Angiotensin II is a chemical that causes the muscles surrounding the blood vessels to contract (tighten). This in turn narrows the blood vessels. This narrowing increases the pressure within the blood vessels and can cause high blood pressure (hypertension).
Altace slows (inhibits) the activity of the enzyme, which decreases the production of angiotensin II. As a result, the blood vessels enlarge or dilate, and the blood pressure is reduced.
Other ACE Inhibitors include Accupril, Lotensin, Mavik...
