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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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'Chunyu Project' Academic Tour - Lasa
The Chunyu Project Academic Tour was hosted by the Chinese Hypertension League, BHCA, CSC, CHC, CPMA and organised by the Tibet Medical Association. Read a report below.
Read More 17/06/2015
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A phenomenal success - 2nd ISH New Investigator Networking and Mentorship Cocktail Event
Over 80 new investigators and senior ISH Faculty members from 26 countries mingled with colleagues and enjoyed the spectacular views of the Milan cathedral during the ISH New Investigator Committee Networking and Mentorship event on 13 June in Milan.
Read More 17/06/2015
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Faraj Kargoli - June ISH New Investigator of the month
Read an interview with Faraj Kargoli - an independent investigator and statistician for the Montefiore Einstein Heart rhythm/ECG research Group.
Read More 01/06/2015
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Improve Awareness, Improve Ability: Activity on the World Hypertension Day, 2015 in China
May 17 is the Word Hypertension Day (WHD). The main topic of WHD is decided to be “Know Your Blood Pressure” since 2014 and over to 2018. The goal of WHD is to increase awareness, treatment and control rate of hypertension timely, and to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Read More 29/05/2015
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Vietnam Society of Hypertension (VSH) activities for World Hypertension Day 2015
To mark World Hypertension Day (WHD) on 17 May 2015, the Vietnamese Society of Hypertension (VSH) organised many activities in the whole country particularly in Hanoi Capital and many big cities such as Hue, QuiNhon, Vinh, Danang...
Read More 20/05/2015
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Reports and videos: 2015 global World Hypertension Day initiatives
We would like to applaud all those who have carried out local initiatives to mark World Hypertension Day (17 May 2015) and thank those organisations (listed below) who have sent us reports and videos of their World Hypertension Day activities to share with colleagues around the world.
Read More 20/05/2015
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World Hypertension Day 2015 – A report from the University of Glasgow, UK
Here at the University of Glasgow the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences organised an event on May 15th 2015 encouraging everyone to have their blood pressure measured and for them to ‘know their numbers’. The event was held at “One A The Square” in the main university building.
Read More 19/05/2015
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Report on the XXII Argentina Arterial Hypertension Meeting
The XXII Argentina Arterial Hypertension Meeting took place in the city of Tucumán, in the Northwest of Argentina (1,000 kilometers inland from Buenos Aires), from the 23rd to 25th of April 2015. The National University of Tucumán, one of the oldest and most prestigious of the country, is based in the city.
Read More 05/05/2015
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Enjoy reading an interview with Mihail Zilbermint - ISH May new investigator of the month
Asked how he heard about the New Investigator Network Mihail answers - 'Word of mouth, like really good things in this life'.
Read More 30/04/2015
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Find out what ISH Secretary - Professor Masatsugu Horiuchi - is reading
WHAT'S ON MY DESK FEATURE: Take a look at the articles Professor Masatsugu Horiuchi (ISH Secretary - Japan) is reading - on ACE overexpression in myelomonocytes and prevention of cognitive decline in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation in March 2014.
Read More 22/04/2015