This year is the 18th International Hypertension Day, with the theme Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer. The prerequisite for effective control to extend your life is to know about hypertension. So what do you need to know? Let's take a look. What is hypertension? Hypertension (hypertension) is a clinical syndrome characterised by increased arterial blood pressure in the circulation (systolic blood pressure ≥ 130 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure ≥ 80 mmHg), which may be accompanied by functional or organic damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and other organs. 5-10% of hypertension is secondary hypertension, caused by endocrine, renal or vascular diseases. About 90% of hypertension is essential hypertension of unknown aetiology. The prevalence and dangers of hypertension Hypertension is the most common disease of the cardiovascular system in humans. It is a significant risk factor for coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, renal insufficiency, and even death, which causes high rates of disability and death and a severe drain on medical and social resources and a heavy burden on families and the nation. Hypertension is a preventable and controllable disease. Reducing blood pressure levels in patients with hypertension can significantly reduce stroke and cardiac events, greatly improve patients' quality of life, and effectively reduce the burden of disease. Hypertension is a disease that is closely related to lifestyle. With urbanisation and mechanisation, the number of hypertensive patients will only increase. Therefore, when an occasional check-up reveals an increase in blood pressure, or symptoms such as dizziness, headache, blurred vision, tinnitus, insomnia, weakness, tightness in the neck, palpitations and lack of concentration, it is advisable to take further diagnostic measures to help determine the course of the disease. To help control hypertension 1. Rational diet (1) low salt diet: can lower systolic blood pressure by 2-8 mmHg; (2) low-fat diet; (3) low-calorie diet. 2. Moderate exercise Gradual, moderate and regular exercise can reduce systolic blood pressure by 4-9 mmHg. (1) Form of exercise: aerobic exercise is advocated; (2）Time of exercise: an exercise in the evening rather than in the morning is appropriate for hypertensive patients because blood pressure fluctuates in the morning, and exercise in the morning can cause a sharp rise in blood pressure and trigger cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. 3. Weight control BMI should be controlled to below 25 kg/m2. 4. Quit smoking and limit alcohol (1) Smoking increases the risk of heart disease by 2-4 times; (2) limiting alcohol can lower systolic blood pressure by 2-4 mmHg, with different daily limits for different types of alcohol. 5. Live a regular life and have a happy spirit

Flu and COVID-19 Influenza, or the flu, and COVID-19 are both respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. Flu is caused by influenza viruses (Type A and B are two main types of influenza viruses), while COVID-19 comes from the novel coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2. Both viruses can be spread between people in close contact through droplets that come from coughing, sneezing and talking. Flu and COVID-19 Similarities Although COVID-19 spreads more easily and remains contagious for longer periods of time than influenza, it is hard to tell the difference between them due to the similarity in symptoms. Therefore, early and widespread reliable testing is more important than ever to help healthcare professionals differentiate between influenza and COVID-19. As a trusted in vitro diagnostic national enterprise in China, Getein has been at the forefront of developing a comprehensive combo test for COVID-19 and influenza, which enables healthcare providers to rapidly and effectively differentiate between the SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A/B viruses, make informed treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes. One Step Test for FluA/FluB/SARS-CoV-2 Antigen (Colloidal Gold) Getein will continuously pay close attention to global health issues and needs in real time, to help combat the pandemic, reduce the burden on healthcare systems and optimize patient management. Reference: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [Internet; cited January 2021]. The difference between influenza and COVID-19. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/flu-vs-covid19. htm

Happy Mother's Day-Getein Protect the Health of Mothers A mother's love is the most selfless and the greatest love of all. The 109th Mother's Day falls on May 8, 2022. Getein Biotech wishes mothers around the world a happy holiday! Focuses on Women's Health, Getein Always Getein has always placed a high priority on motherhood and women's health. Getein Biotech launches a wide range of testing items for mothers and mothers-to-be, including different test biomarkers and testing analyzers for fertility, to protect the reproductive and physical health of global women. “Test Guide” of Getein for Mothers Getein recommends testing seven hormones which play an extremely important role in female reproductive health. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and luteinizing Hormone (LH) are two sex hormones secreted by the pituitary gland, and their levels are higher in blood when polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) exists, a condition with sporadic ovulation and polycystic ovaries. On the other hand, Estrogen (E2) and Progesterone (Prog) from the ovaries always relate to the infertility, which should be tested for women preparing for pregnancy. Prolactin (PRL) and Testosterone (T) also have the similar function of infertility diagnosis. On the contrary, HCG+β can indicate the probability of fertility with the change in concentration and help trophoblastic tumor diagnosis. MAGICL6000-A New Generation of Chemiluminescence Analyzer for Hormone Testing MAGICL6000 Chemiluminescence Immunoassay Analyzer is an innovative immunochemistry solution, which is a fully automatic system with small size and high throughput. Getein provides seven sex hormone testing items on MAGIAL6000 to comprehensively cover the female reproduction diagnosis and protect the health of mothers and mothers-to-be. Mother's love and health have no boundaries. Getein will continue to focus on motherhood and women's health issues to guard the reproductive health of women worldwide.