Media highlights - 7 to 13 September, 2024
Top story: Throat problems could impair nervous system’s ability to regulate blood pressure
Research by Professor Reza Nouraei found that patients with throat problems were less able to regulate blood pressure. It suggests the Vagas nerve might prioritise protection of the airways over less urgent functions, such as blood pressure regulation. Read our press release.
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