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Antibiotic use linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke in women
Risk is greatest for older women who take antibiotics for more than two months Related items fromOnMedica Withdrawn valsartan meds not linked to short-term cancer risk Cardio risk raised in people using long-acting bronchodilators Recurrent stroke more likely at very low BP Rising use of antithrombotics linked to subdural haematoma Adding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortality
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 27, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Large trial says aspirin safe for brain bleed stroke patients
Study says brain haemorrhage survivors should continue taking antiplatelet medicines Related items fromOnMedica Treatment of hypertension for low-risk patients questioned Avoid BP-lowering drugs in stroke Adding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortality Stroke rate higher in HIV patients Risk/benefit balance of alteplase shifts quickly
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 22, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Lifestyle explains 40% of benefits of education on heart disease
Improving lifestyle could cut heart disease risk linked to poor education Related items fromOnMedica Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland Poor patients more likely to die after heart surgery than rich Taxing unhealthy products may help tackle chronic diseases Recent intense activity in teens linked to healthier metabolic profile Obesity associated with worse mortality and higher CVD risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 22, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Stroke deaths halve in the first decade of 21st century
Stroke rates in younger people are rising Related items fromOnMedica Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland Stroke survivors need more help taking medicine Stroke survival best in specialist units Stroke survivor numbers increasing steadily Ending the postcode lottery of stroke care
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 22, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Only a third of people have hypertension under control
Large study covering 1.5m people identifies global problems Related items fromOnMedica Shocking variation in diabetes care across UK More Scottish GPs needed to fight heart disease Diabetes will soon cost NHS £16.9bn Apply different obesity criteria to BME patients Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 19, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
First treatment available for spinal muscular atrophy
NHS England negotiates deal on drug cost Related items fromOnMedica Clinicians need better options if we are to stop over-medication Call for NHS England to ‘think again’ on limiting treatment Green light for primary progressive MS drug Stroke survivors need more help taking medicine Resources wasted on low-risk blood pressure patients
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 14, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Glucosamine supplements may reduce stroke risk
Study finds lower risk of CVD events in users Related items fromOnMedica The new GP contract: transforming primary care, transforming CVD prevention New ‘treadmill test’ can predict mortality Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland Public urged to check their ‘heart age’ to prevent premature death Mexican fish offer clues on heart repair
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 14, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Pharmacy teams recruited to cut over-medication in care homes
Scheme is part of £20m programme to improve medication Related items fromOnMedica Poor pain management - a major cause of opioid crisis Guidance issued on prescribing responsibilities Clinicians need better options if we are to stop over-medication Multidisciplinary prescribing can help reduce errors Stroke survivors need more help taking medicine
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 9, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Patients with atrial fibrillation to be targeted in stroke reduction programme
Programme will identify and treat patients with atrial fibrillation not receiving adequate preventive care Related items fromOnMedica The new GP contract: transforming primary care, transforming CVD prevention Fund specialist dementia training to improve care and save money Brexit could result in thousands of extra CVD deaths Risk of CV event highest straight after partner death Millions miss out on vital diabetes health checks
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 6, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS funds headache relieving device
The handheld device delivers low-level electric currents to disrupt cluster headaches Related items fromOnMedica NICE calls for consistent clinical and social care in cerebral palsy Stroke survivors need more help taking medicine Ending the postcode lottery of stroke care BMA calls for ‘national standard for autism care’ Clinicians need better options if we are to stop over-medication
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 6, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NICE issues guidelines on neurological conditions
Help for GPs in identifying patients for referral Related items fromOnMedica MHRA tightens licence restrictions on valproate for women New evidence on benzodiazepine link to Alzheimer ’s New guidance on valproate use in women GP gatekeepers linked to reduced patient satisfaction Earlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomes
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 30, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Declining sense of smell linked to premature mortality
Study shows even healthy individuals may be at risk although reasons are unclear Related items fromOnMedica Celebrities back brain donation campaign UK C-diff testing "inaccurate and inconsistent" A healthy middle age combats dementia Alzheimer's link to reduced cancer risk Aura migraines double stroke risk in some groups
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 29, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Physical activity might offset harms of time spent sitting
Reducing sitting time and increasing activity levels both important in reducing CVD mortality Related items fromOnMedica Plant-based diet linked to lower risk of heart failure Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland Omega 3 from seafood linked to healthier ageing Type 2 diabetes in 10 times more young people than realised CHD and stroke risk seriously elevated with just one daily cigarette
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 23, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Online pharmacies will be required to check patients ’ identity
Pharmacy regulator strengthens requirements for online pharmacies to better protect patients Related items fromOnMedica Not so ‘smart’ drugs Double check patients with ‘penicillin’ allergy to avoid MRSA risk Stroke survivors need more help taking medicine Review launched into prescription drug dependency Call for NHS England to ‘think again’ on limiting treatment
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 15, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Half of patients on statins fail to reach ‘healthy’ cholesterol level after two years
Researchers say patients need tailored treatment to stave off heightened heart disease/stroke risk Related items fromOnMedica Ignored cholesterol blamed for heart attacks Polypill could halve cardiovascular events Oral anticoagulants after hospital discharge reduce non-fatal blood clots Hospitals fail women with myocardial infarction New class of chronic angina drug approved for use in Europe
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 15, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
