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Gender-affirming hormone therapy may increase risk of high blood pressure

Research Highlights:

  • Transgender and gender-diverse people have higher rates of hypertension compared to the general population.
  • Within two to four months of starting gender-affirming hormone therapy, transgender women had a lower average systolic blood pressure, and transgender men had a higher average systolic blood […]
2021-11-02T12:31:26+08:00 April 20th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Good dental health may help prevent heart infection from mouth bacteria

Statement Highlights:

  • Good oral hygiene and regular dental care are the most important ways to reduce risk of a heart infection called infective endocarditis caused by bacteria in the mouth.
  • There are four categories of heart patients considered to be at highest risk for […]
2021-11-02T12:32:10+08:00 April 17th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments