New drug Baxdrostat could improve treatment for high blood pressure

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A new pill called Baxdrostat may offer hope for people whose blood pressure stays high even after taking standard medications. In a recent study, the drug lowered blood pressure and also seemed to protect the kidneys.

Doctors say this could help millions with chronic kidney disease, a condition that often makes blood pressure harder to control.

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