A new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology warns that large fluctuations in blood pressure every day could be a sign of increased risk of premature death among African Americans who are suffering from kidney disease. The findings highlight the importance of routine blood pressure monitoring in patients with kidney disease, and they suggest that treatments that address large fluctuations may improve health. African ...
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Researchers have said that enriching crops by adding a naturally-occurring soil mineral to fertilisers could potentially help to reduce disease and premature death in the African country of Malawi. An international study led by academics at The University of Nottingham has shown that dietary deficiency of the mineral selenium - which plays a vital role in keeping the immune system healthy and fighting illness - is likely to be endemic among the Malawi population. ...
