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A clinical audit of oral anticoagulant therapy in aged care residents with atrial fibrillation
Conclusion Many residents with non-valvular AF and significant risk of stroke were not receiving oral anticoagulation despite a lack of documented reason for non-prescribing. Non-vitamin K antagonists were widely prescribed but dosing of these agents could still be improved. There remains a need to improve anticoagulant prescribing for aged care residents and optimise stroke prevention in this population.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - April 13, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Why Whole-Fat Milk and Yogurt Are Healthier Than You Think
For years, experts have recommended low-fat dairy products over the full-fat versions, which are higher in calories and contain more saturated fat. Recent research, however, indicates that full-fat dairy may actually be healthier than its reputation suggests, and that people who eat full-fat dairy are not more likely to develop cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes than people who consume low-fat dairy. They may even be less likely to gain weight. Now, new research published Tuesday in The Lancet, adds to that body of evidence. The research suggests that eating dairy products of all kinds is associated with a lower ri...
Source: TIME: Health - September 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition healthytime Source Type: news

The impact of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) on anticoagulation therapy in rural Australia.
CONCLUSIONS: In rural WA, about one-third of patients with an indication for anticoagulation therapy receive NOACs, but one-third of patients with AF and at risk of stroke received no anticoagulant therapy, and may benefit from NOAC therapy. PMID: 29320668 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Medical Journal of Australia - January 11, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: Med J Aust Source Type: research

516 Non-Vitamin K Anticoagulation for Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation in Regional Australia
Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are the therapy of choice for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one risk factor. The Illawarra-Shoalhaven region local health district provides health services for around 400,000 people. In regional centres, many AF patients are managed by GPs. The purpose of this study was to identify the proportion of patients with NVAF who were prescribed different NOACs as well as determine if the dosage follows current guidelines.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - November 8, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: J. Moragues Source Type: research