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High cholesterol linked to increased risk of tendon problems
Study finds higher incidence of tendon abnormalities and pain in people with high cholesterolRelated items from OnMedicaAnkle injuriesKeeping fit may delay onset of dyslipidaemiaCholesterol drugs lower risk of stroke in healthy older adults by 30%New alternative to statins gets regulatory green light
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 16, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
New alternative to statins gets regulatory green light
Drug suitable for patients unable to control high cholesterol despite optimal treatmentRelated items from OnMedicaHigh cholesterol in 30s raises heart disease riskCholesterol drugs lower risk of stroke in healthy older adults by 30%Statins and dietary changes have saved 20,000 livesGPs defend practice on prescribing statins
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 27, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Cholesterol drugs lower risk of stroke in healthy older adults by 30%
Study suggests drugs might be considered for preventing stroke in older peopleRelated items from OnMedicaPoor response to statins may indicate blocked arteriesStatins and dietary changes have saved 20,000 lives Stroke rates rocket in younger men and womenHigh cholesterol in 30s raises heart disease riskTime to rethink 4.5h window for alteplase after stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 20, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Safety questions over adrenaline for cardiac arrest
Might not always offer the best chance of survival and good functional outcomeRelated items from OnMedicaEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesCardio risk raised in people using long-acting bronchodilatorsNICE rejects arguments against wider statin useAdding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortalityNew guidance for elderly with high BP
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 4, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Statins benefit children with familial hypercholesterolaemia
More robust or earlier treatment would increase the benefitsRelated items from OnMedicaNICE says far more people should take statinsRecurrent stroke more likely at very low BPAntibiotic fails to improve lung function in children with CFNew guidance for elderly with high BPStatin use after stroke not linked to bleeds
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 10, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
GPs to review aspirin use in atrial fibrillation patients
NICE calls for increased uptake of anticoagulantsRelated items from OnMedicaAlteplase use linked to reduction in disability after strokeGPs should screen over 65s for atrial fibrillationAtrial fibrillation raises risk of cognitive problems Statin use after stroke not linked to bleedsNew guidance to prevent strokes
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 19, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NICE faces increasing row over statins
Doctors demand withdrawal of new NICE guidance that goes ‘a step too far’Related items from OnMedicaBMJ withdraw statements about statin safetyOverview of statinsStatins should be offered to people more widelyStatin use after stroke not linked to bleedsDrugs regulators “put profits before patients”
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 11, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Certain statins can raise risk of developing diabetes
Overall benefits of statins outweigh risks, say expertsRelated items from OnMedicaRegulators suspend Avandia over safety concernsIgnored cholesterol blamed for heart attacksPolypill could halve cardiovascular events Hospitals fail women with myocardial infarctionStatins halve heart attack and stroke risk in healthy adults
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 24, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Regular aspirin use linked to blindness
Study finds increased risk of age-related macular degeneration in people who take aspirin regularlyRelated items from OnMedicaAspirin may be too risky for blanket primary preventionAspirin as effective as warfarin for heart patientsDaily aspirin use linked to major bleedingBenefits of statins 'still outweigh risks'Avoid BP-lowering drugs in stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 22, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
