The kidneys are central to the maintenance of fluid and electrolyte homeostasis, with intricate tubular processes that regulate blood pressure. Renal physiology involves the coordinated activity of ...

When someone has high blood pressure, or hypertension, it results in changes to the walls of their blood vessels. This process is known as arterial or vascular remodeling, which is driven by smooth ...

Coupling factor 6 (CF6) — a component of the mitochondrial ATP synthase — is known to be essential for intracellular energy transduction. In October 1 Journal of Clinical Investigation, Tomohiro ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common complication of obesity, plays an important role in the development of hypertension. Mechanisms include intermittent hypoxia, oxidative stress, increased ...

Intracranial hypertension (IH), a clinical condition typically seen in the intensive care unit, is caused by increased pressure surrounding the brain. In many situations, the cause of chronic IH is ...

Two mechanisms of retinal impairment based on papilledema severity were identified among patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

Hypertension is an important risk factor for death from stroke, heart disease, and kidney failure and affects about one-quarter of all adults word wide. In August 10 Science, Richard Lifton and ...