New Trials Shed Light On Monitoring Tips To Follow During February, American Heart Month Bannockburn, Ill – A recent research review has concluded that home blood pressure monitors can help people keep their blood pressure in check and possibly cut down on medication – as long as patients and their doctors put those home readings to good use. For years, Omron Healthcare, Inc. has reminded Americans how important home blood pressure monitoring is when it comes to reducing their risk of a heart attack or stroke, and truly wants people to take the news to heart in 2011. “Studies have proven that monitoring blood pressure not only in the doctor’s office, but also at home, is vital to reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure,” said Ranndy Kellogg, Omron Healthcare vice president of marketing and product development. “With February being American Heart Month, it’s the perfect time to keep your heart health top-of-mind and take a step in monitoring your own health with a home blood pressure monitor.” In fact, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends people with high blood pressure should purchase an accurate monitor and take regular readings at home. With a home monitor, blood pressure readings are made easier and can be used in tandem with those from the doctor’s office. In short, a combination of proper readings at home and in the doctor’s office can successfully manage high blood pressure. Blood Pressure Doesn’t Affect Me, Right? It is estimated that heart disease costs around $300 billion in the United States when you factor in medicines, surgeries, health care services and...
Omron HJ-112 Pocket Pedometer Makes it Easy to Stay Motivated BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Dec. 30, 2010 — With New Year’s resolutions almost a ball-drop away, Omron Healthcare, Inc. offers a cost-effective and convenient tool to step-up fitness goals in 2011 — a pedometer. With dual-accelerometer technology, the Omron HJ-112 Pocket Pedometer accurately counts steps when placed horizontally or vertically at the hip, in a pocket or in a bag. (Photo: HJ-112 Pocket Pedometer) “At Omron, we want to empower Americans to achieve and maintain personal fitness goals by providing easy-to-use and accurate fitness products,” says Jill Person, product manager. “The fresh start of a new year serves as the perfect time to set goals, start tracking steps and stay motivated with the HJ-112 so you can achieve your personal best.” According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) only 35% of adults over the age of 18 engage in regular leisure-time physical activity. Omron is encouraging Americans to become more active and improve their fitness in 2011, and research shows that using a pedometer can increase physical activity by about 2,000 steps – or an extra mile – each day, proving that it’s also a great motivational tool that can push you to go further and reach your goals. The Omron HJ-112 GOsmart Pocket Pedometer tracks steps, time, distance, and calories and fat grams burned. It also stores seven days of historical data which allows for tracking a full week of exercise. MSRP is $34.99. The Omron HJ-112 can be purchased at Omron Webstoreor other fine retailers including Amazon. About Omron Healthcare, Inc. Omron Healthcare,...
Omron 7 Series Blood Pressure Monitor $89.99 With recent findings in the Hypertension online journal supporting the importance of home blood pressure monitoring in affectively keeping blood pressure in check and possibly cutting down on medication, Omron Healthcare, Inc. recommends the NEW Omron® 7 Series™ Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor. Retailing at just $89.99, it is the ideal home blood pressure monitor that offers precision and comfort for an accurate reading each and every time. More details available at www.TrustYourHeartToOmron.com. To purchase the 7 Series™, visit the Omron Healthcare Webstore. Media Contact: Johnna Purcell Omron Healthcare 847-247-5637...
Take Control of Your Health with Omron Home Blood Pressure Monitors Bannockburn, Ill – November 10, 2010 – Currently, there are almost 24 million children and adults in the United States with diabetes and another 57 million Americans with prediabetes who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Prevention and management is of utmost importance for all individuals in order to avoid the serious complications that can accompany diabetes. Two out of three people who suffer from diabetes also have high blood pressure, compared to one out of three adults from the general population. In addition, having diabetes can increase the risk of hypertension down the road. Numerous studies have shown that cardiac events, stroke, and other diabetes-related complications can be reduced by as much as 51% when blood pressure is controlled. “Given the strong ties between hypertension and diabetes, one significant way to manage the disease and avoid complications is through regular systematic home blood pressure monitoring,” said Jeff Ray, Omron Healthcare’s senior product manager, blood pressure. “Maintaining a healthy blood pressure level is an important part of preventing the dangerous complications that often accompany long-term diabetes.” According to research from the American Heart Association (AHA), systematic monitoring at home rather than periodic checks in the doctor’s office provides the best way to predict the risk of stroke or heart attack due to high blood pressure by giving people the feedback they need to reach their blood pressure goals . More than 50 percent of people with high blood pressure who monitor at home show an improvement in medication compliance and are quicker to take action. With...
Three-year partnership plans to boost treatment diagnosis and awareness among healthcare providers BANNOCKBURN, Ill. – November 16, 2010 – Omron Healthcare today announced support for the American Heart Association’s broad-based healthcare awareness campaign that will educate providers on hypertension treatment recommendations, including home blood pressure monitoring and best practices for integrating this into their standard of care. The campaign will reinforce the latest guidelines about hypertension treatment and home blood pressure monitoring as directed and approved by the American Heart Association. The goal of the campaign is to reach 50,000 healthcare providers by 2013 with the necessary online tools and resources to empower patients, enhance patient/provider communication and improve patient outcomes. The American Heart Association Toolkit is made possible with funding from Omron Healthcare. “Omron Healthcare is proud to support the American Heart Association and its educational initiatives,” said Robert Kondraske, Omron Healthcare Chief Operating Officer. “Hypertension affects one out of three Americans and is known to be a silent killer. By providing valuable clinical and educational resources to primary healthcare providers, we are taking positive steps to improve patient quality and longevity of life.” ### About Omron Healthcare, Inc. Omron Healthcare, Inc., located in Bannockburn, IL, is the North and South American sales and marketing office of Omron Healthcare Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of blood pressure monitors for home use. With more than 100 million monitors sold worldwide to date, Omron Healthcare Group was the first to introduce manual and digital blood pressure monitors into the home healthcare market. Omron Healthcare offers innovative products and medical devices for use in sites ranging from hospitals to the...
