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Hidden cause of high blood pressure finally revealed with wearable technology

So here's the thing - scientists have discovered that primary aldosteronism, a hormone disorder affecting up to one in five people with high blood pressure, is being missed by routine tests because the hormone surges happen at night when we're sleeping. Researchers from universities across the UK, Norway, and beyond used a clever wearable device called U-RHYTHM that continuously tracks hormone levels throughout the day and night, capturing those hidden patterns that standard blood tests would never catch. The device is about the size of a mobile phone and attaches at the waist, measuring hormones every 20 minutes while people go about their normal lives at home. And here's what's really exciting - this breakthrough could help doctors identify millions of people who might be at risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, potentially revolutionizing how we diagnose and treat high blood pressure.
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