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A laser beam is directed onto the skin of an individual's throat, capturing reflections to precisely measure the subtle movements of the main artery as blood circulates. Photo: Collected
Tech

AI laser tech could give stethoscopes a run for their money

The laser camera can read a person's heartbeat from a distance and pinpoint signs that they may be suffering from cardiovascular diseases

During trials, patients were asked to look at a screen, which then swiftly captured their blood pressure in just 40 seconds. Photo: Collected
Tech

Now AI can measure blood pressure from a patient’s face

Over 4.5 crore suffering from high blood pressure in the country: Health Minister
Bangladesh

Over 4.5 crore suffering from high blood pressure in the country: Health Minister

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World+Biz

World Hypertension Day 2023: Date, history and significance of the day

Why is controlling diabetes and blood pressure necessary for kidney health?
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Why is controlling diabetes and blood pressure necessary for kidney health?

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Science

Frequent napping linked to high blood pressure and stroke, says Chinese study

Five myths about blood pressure people should stop believing 
Health

Five myths about blood pressure people should stop believing 

A photo illustration shows a stethoscope and blood-pressure machine of a French general practitioner displayed in a doctor's office in Bordeaux January 7, 2015/ Reuters
Coronavirus chronicle

Popular blood pressure medicines do not put patients at greater Covid-19 risk

A photo illustration shows a stethoscope and blood-pressure machine of a French general practitioner displayed in a doctor's office in Bordeaux January 7, 2015/ Reuters
Coronavirus chronicle

Blood pressure medicines don’t raise Covid-19 risk