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EVENT INVITATION: Launch of a new ISH program "Women in Hypertension Research"
2016-09-09
A new and exciting initiative to support women in science and medicine in the field of hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases.
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First ISH Summer School on Hypertension on the Indian Subcontinent
2016-09-07
A report from the First ISH Summer School on Hypertension on the Indian Subcontinent, which took place in August in Lucknow.
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An interview with Feny Patel - ISH September New Investigator of the month
2016-09-05
Read our interview with Dr. Feny Patel - Associate Diabetologist at Diacare - the Diabetes and Hormone Clinic in Ambavadi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
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World Hypertension Day reports from China
2016-08-11
A report from the Chinese Hypertension League on WHD activities, and a report on the 'Liayuan Project' Academic Tour in Lhasa.
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ISH New Investigator Committee Networking & Mentorship Event, Seoul
2016-08-11
An opportunity to attend the ISH New Investigator Committee Mentorship and Networking Event in Seoul on the 27th September 2016
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Happy birthday Professor Zanchetti!
2016-07-26
The Board of Management of the Journal of Hypertension is pleased to congratulate our editor, Professor Alberto Zanchetti, on the occasion of his 90th birthday which takes place on July 27th 2016.
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Reports and videos: 2016 global World Hypertension Day initiatives
2016-07-25
We would like to applaud all those who have carried out local or regional initiatives to mark World Hypertension Day (celebrated this year over a week from 17-24 May 2016). We would also like to thank the organisations (listed below) who have kindly contributed reports and videos of their World Hypertension Day activities to share with colleagues around the world.
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July 2016 issue - ISH Hypertension News
2016-07-08
The July 2016 issue of ISH Hypertension News is now available. A list of contents follows.
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ISH- Japanese Society of Hypertension Kyoto Declaration
2016-06-08
ISH representatives attended a Kyoto Hypertension Summit hosted by the Japanese Hypertension Society (JSH) from May 30 and June 1 2016. On this occasion a joint ISH - JSH Declaration was issued.
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AHA TAC / ISH New Investigator Committee Workshop: “Preparing for Professional Careers: What's Your Brand?” - 13 September 2016, Orlando, Florida, USA
2016-06-08
At this year's Council on Hypertension of the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions: The Trainee Advocacy Committee of the Council on Hypertension in conjunction with the International Society of Hypertension New Investigator Network is pleased to offer a special pre-conference workshop: “Preparing for Professional Careers: What's Your Brand?”
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IFPMA / ISH Infographic to promote Hypertension Awareness
2016-05-18
Please find below a poster to help promote HYPERTENSION AWARENESS. Please distribute widely as we celebrate World Hypertension Day. This was produced in collaboration with the International Federation for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA).
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New ASH-ISH Hypertension Guidelines Offer Practical, Clinical Information for Doctor and Patient Around the Globe
2014-01-23
The ASH-ISH guidelines have been written to provide a straightforward approach to managing hypertension in the community, for practitioners in low and middle-income countries as well as developed countries.
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ISH President receives the prestigious AHA Council on Hypertension Harriet Dustan Award
We would like to congratulate Professor Rhian Touyz (the current ISH President) on being the 2015 recipient of the Council on Hypertension of the American Heart Association Harriet Dustan Award. The Harriet Dustan Award is designed to recognise female investigators who have made outstanding contributions in the field of hypertension.
Read More 18/09/2015
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An interview with Chisa Matsumoto - September new investigator spotlight of the month
Chisa's scientific goals are to become an expert in cardiovascular epidemiology and preventive cardiology - especially relating to hypertension - to promote healthier lives for individuals all over the world. Read on to find out her advice for emerging scientists.
Read More 04/09/2015
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ISH New Investigator Committee collaboration with the AHA Trainee Advocacy Committee
Inspired by the enthusiastic feedback on our Athens and San Francisco 2014 New Investigator Meeting Programmes, the ISH New Investigator Committee (NIC) is pleased to be collaborating again this year with the Council on Hypertension of the American Heart Association (AHA) at the time of their Washington D.C. Scientific Sessions (16-19 September 2015).
Read More 06/08/2015
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An interview with Langeza Saleh - August 2015 spotlight of the month
Langeza's first oral presentation was at the ESH 2015 Meeting in Milan in June. Speaking about this experience she said, 'It was a privilege to have the chance to meet such great researchers from the top teaching schools. I also enjoyed the opportunity to meet the hypertension experts during the ISH New Investigator Committee networking event.'
Read More 03/08/2015
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A report on the Asia Pacific Congress of Hypertension, Bali, Indonesia, June 2015
Congratulations to the Asian Pacific Society (APSH) and Indonesian Society of Hypertension on organising a successful 11th Asia Pacific Congress of Hypertension (APCH 2015) in Bali in June. A report and pictures of this event follow.
Read More 29/07/2015
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Neil Poulter - New President-Elect of ISH
Professor Neil R. Poulter was made President-Elect of the ISH at the recent Council meeting in Milan. He will be President from September 2016 to October 2018. Neil Poulter is the current chairman of Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at Imperial College London, UK and the Co-Director of the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit.
Read More 24/07/2015
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Italian Society of Hypertension 2015 World Hypertension Day Report
May 17, 2015 was the 11th World Hypertension Day, an initiative of the World Hypertension League. The Italian Society of Hypertension (SIIA) organized a large number of initiatives throughout Italy based on the WHL 2015 theme Know your Numbers. The goal of the SIIA is to promote a healthy lifestyle and high blood pressure awareness amongst the population.
Read More 14/07/2015
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View an article: The World Hypertension League: where now and where to in salt reduction
We invite you to read an article published by the World Hypertension League (WHL) Executive in Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy - 'The World Hypertension League: where now and where to in salt reduction.'
Read More 07/07/2015
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CardioAlex 2015. A report by Dr. Mustafa Arici
It was a privilege and honour for me to represent ISH at the CardioAlex 2015 meeting held in Alexandria-Egypt from 2nd June to 5th June. CardioAlex is one of the largest Cardiology meetings in the Middle East and North Africa.
Read More 06/07/2015
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Tomas Amuchastegui - July ISH New Investigator of the month
Read an interview with Tomas Amuchastegui who has spent the last two years working on quality improvement projects in the Echo Lab at Yale New Haven Hospital for the appropriate use of Transesophageal Echocardiography by internists, recently focused on Infective Endocarditis.
Read More 01/07/2015