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Psychometric properties of performance-based measures of physical function administered via telehealth among people with chronic conditions: A systematic review
ConclusionsSeveral performance-based measures of physical function across the domains of exercise capacity, strength, balance and general functional capacity may have sufficient reliability and criterion validity when administered via telehealth. However, the evidence is of low-very low quality, reflecting the small number of studies conducted and the small sample sizes included in the studies. Future research is needed to explore the measurement error, responsiveness, interpretability and feasibility of these measures administered via telehealth.
Source: PLoS One - September 9, 2022 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Caoimhe Barry Walsh Source Type: research

Late-Breaking Data from Pivotal Phase 3 PRECISION Study Demonstrates Significant and Sustained Effect of Aprocitentan on Lowering Blood Pressure for Patients with Difficult-to-Control Hypertension
RARITAN, NJ, November 7, 2022 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, in collaboration with Idorsia Ltd, today announced results from the Phase 3 PRECISION study, which found aprocitentan, an investigational, novel dual endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA), significantly reduced blood pressure (BP) and maintained the effect for up to 48 weeks when added to standardized combination background antihypertensive therapy in patients with difficult-to-control hypertension (sometimes referred to as resistant hypertension). These data were presented as a Late-Breaking Science presentation during the Amer...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - November 7, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Costs of major complications in people with and without diabetes in Tasmania, Australia
ConclusionsDiabetes complications are costly, and the costs are higher in people with diabetes than without diabetes. Our results can be used to populate diabetes simulation models and will support policy analyses to reduce the burden of diabetes.PMID:36375176 | DOI:10.1071/AH22180
Source: Australian Health Review - November 14, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Ngan T T Dinh Barbara de Graaff Julie A Campbell Matthew D Jose Burgess John Timothy Saunder Alex Kitsos Nadine Wiggins Andrew J Palmer Source Type: research

Emergent readmission and long-term mortality risk after incident atrial fibrillation hospitalisation
Conclusion This study highlights the large burden of unplanned all-cause and cardiovascular-specific readmissions within 2 years after being hospitalised for incident AF and their associated adverse impact on mortality. Concomitant comorbidities are independently associated with unplanned hospitalisations and mortality, which supports integrated multidisciplinary management of comorbidities, along with AF-targeted treatments, to improve long-term outcomes in patients with AF.
Source: Heart - February 14, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Weber, C., Hung, J., Hickling, S., Li, I., Murray, K., Briffa, T. Tags: Cardiac risk factors and prevention Source Type: research

Projecting the incidence and costs of major cardiovascular and kidney complications of type 2 diabetes with widespread SGLT2i and GLP-1 RA use: a cost-effectiveness analysis
Conclusions/interpretationAt current prices, use of SGLT2is, but not GLP-1 RAs, would be cost-effective when considering only their cardiovascular and kidney disease benefits for people with type 2 diabetes.Graphical abstract
Source: Diabetologia - February 22, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Cost-utility analysis of a supervised exercise intervention for women with early-stage endometrial cancer
ConclusionThis is the first economic evaluation of exercise after treatment for EC. The results suggest that exercise is cost-effective for Australian EC survivors. Given the compelling evidence, efforts could now focus on the implementation of exercise as part of cancer recovery care in Australia.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - June 13, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Rheumatic Heart Disease Echocardiogram Screening by Nonexperts: A Review
Rheumatic Heart Disease occurs when heart valves are damaged by Rheumatic Fever. Young First Nations Australians aged between 5 –14 years are at high risk of developing Rheumatic Fever. Complications of Rheumatic Heart Disease include atrial fibrillation, endocarditis, heart failure, and stroke. Early disease detection is essential as Acute Rheumatic Fever is easily treatable if detected early.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - July 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: S. Stolic, O. Best, L. O'Malley, J. Elliott Source Type: research

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