Mythbuster: ‘Her ankles are very swollen – she needs water tablets’
GP Dr Peter Bagshaw explains why it is important to avoid inappropriate use of diuretics in ankle oedema It’s a common scenario in primary care for GPs to be asked to prescribe ‘water tablets’ – diuretics – to elderly patients with swollen ankles. Carers, the patients themselves, and even healthcare professionals often believe that diuretics... Read moreThe post Mythbuster: ‘Her ankles are very swollen – she needs water tablets’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Caroline Price Tags: Cancer Cardiology Chronic disease Nutrition Older people care Wound care Source Type: news
S2 Episode 5: Pulmonary Hypertension: Essential Insights for Cardiologists S2 Episode 5: Pulmonary Hypertension: Essential Insights for Cardiologists
Drs Michelle Kittleson and Ronald Oudiz dive into everything cardiologists need to know about the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.Medscape (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology InDiscussion Source Type: news
'I'm not ashamed to say I cried' - Cancer patient, 70, shares 27-hour ordeal in hospital
"My heart drops," Phil said. "The corridor is full of wheelchairs full of people and I am pushed into a small room that is completely gridlocked." (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Complete Revasc Not Superior to Culprit-Only PCI After MI Complete Revasc Not Superior to Culprit-Only PCI After MI
In patients with STEMI and multivessel disease, FFR-guided complete nonculprit revascularization did not reduce events vs culprit lesion-only PCI in the FULL-REVASC trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Antipsychotics May Do Great Harm to People With Dementia: Report
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 -- Antipsychotics can substantially increase dementia patients ’ risk of many serious health problems, a new study warns.Dementia patients prescribed antipsychotics have increased risk of stroke, blood clots, heart attack,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 18, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Adding ACEI to Chemotherapy Does Not Prevent Cardiotoxicity Adding ACEI to Chemotherapy Does Not Prevent Cardiotoxicity
The PROACT trial assessing enalapril in patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy showed this approach did not affect cardiac function or the rate of cardiac injury.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Novel PCSK9 Inhibitor Reduced LDL by 50% Novel PCSK9 Inhibitor Reduced LDL by 50%
Lerodalcibep, a third-generation PCSK9 inhibitor, reduced LDL by more than 50% vs placebo in patients with or at a high risk for CVD in the phase 3 LIBerate-HR trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Hearts and Minds Ltd Expands Share Quotation
Hearts and Minds Investments Ltd (AU:HM1) has released an update. Hearts and Minds Investments Ltd has announced an application for the quotation o...#mindsinvestmentsltd (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
6 scenic white water rafting destinations to get your heart racing
Not much can rival the thrill of white water rafting. Every run is an adventure, with the spray hitting your face as you whoosh down the river, the scenery streaking by. All rafters have to start somewhere, and beginners can hit the Class I rapids, which are gentler and have minimal obstacles,…#roguewild #scenicriver #oregon #mountaincreeks #rainiefalls #blossombar #iv #rogueriver #snakeriver #wyoming (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
GE HealthCare launches two new ultrasound systems
GE HealthCare (GEHC) has launched two new ultrasound systems, Voluson Signature 20 and 18, both of which integrate AI and advanced tools, and feature ergonomic design that aims to speed exam time for clinicians while also improving women’s health.
The systems contain the following features:
Hey Voluson, which allows users to operate the system using voice commands
SonoLyst, a suite of tools that leverage AI to identify fetal anatomy seen on standard views, then automatically annotates and measures where applicable
SonoPelvicFloor, which GE said simplifies assessments of the pelvic floor and speeds up exams by automa...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
Correlation Is Not Causation, Wink, Is Not Good Enough Correlation Is Not Causation, Wink, Is Not Good Enough
Cardiology researchers Bob Harrington and Bobby Yeh discuss how to do better observational research and the controversial notion of making causal inferences from such data.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Expert Interview Source Type: news
Reports of Injuries, Deaths Prompt FDA to Recall Heart Failure Devices
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 -- The HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories, are now under a strict U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall after being tied to 273 known injuries and 14... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 17, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
One in THREE people will be struck down with 'silent killer' amid huge surge in condition
Danish scientists discovered that among those with the heart condition, up to two in five people are likely to develop heart failure over their lifetime. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Experts warn GPs on prescribing antipsychotic drugs for dementia
Use of powerful medications linked to elevated risk of serious adverse outcomes including heart failureDoctors are being urged to reduce prescribing of antipsychotic drugs to dementia patients after the largest study of its kind found they were linked to more harmful side-effects than previously thought.The powerful medications are widely prescribed for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia such as apathy, depression, aggression, anxiety, irritability, delirium and psychosis. Tens of thousands of dementia patients in England are prescribed them every year.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 17, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Dementia Mental health Society Neuroscience Medical research Older people England UK news GPs Doctors NHS Source Type: news
Dementia: experts urge doctors to reduce antipsychotic prescriptions
Use of powerful medications linked to elevated risk of serious adverse outcomes including heart failureDoctors are being urged to reduce prescribing of antipsychotic drugs to dementia patients after the largest study of its kind found they were linked to more harmful side-effects than previously thought.The powerful medications are widely prescribed for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia such as apathy, depression, aggression, anxiety, irritability, delirium and psychosis. Tens of thousands of dementia patients in England are prescribed them every year.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 17, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Dementia Mental health Society Neuroscience Medical research Older people England UK news GPs Doctors NHS Source Type: news
