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Improvement in heart disease not uniform across UK
Prevalence is static over 30 years but treatments are better Related items fromOnMedica CHD exerts higher burden on men than women Self-managing anticoagulants may cut risks after surgery Stroke can often be avoided, claims study Never too old to benefit from CVD prevention Atrial fibrillation poses greater risk for women than men
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 22, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Major study set to detect early signs of Alzheimer ’s
Landmark £6.9m study aims to identify biomarkers Related items fromOnMedica The increasing incidence of dementia Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts Computerised linguistic helps detect Alzheimer's disease Sharp rise in volunteers for dementia research Brain-training of benefit to older people, research shows
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 22, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NICE wants GPs to prevent 8,000 strokes a year
New guidance could help identify atrial fibrillation Related items fromOnMedica Atrial fibrillation poses greater risk for women than men Never too old to benefit from CVD prevention Stroke can often be avoided, claims study Stroke rates rocket in younger men and women Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 31, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Stroke can often be avoided, claims study
Ten modifiable risk factors account for 90% of strokes Related items from OnMedicaStroke and other vascular disordersObese women on the pill more likely to have rare strokeAspirin after mini-stroke reduces risk of major strokeAir pollution emerges as a leading factor for strokeNever too old to benefit from CVD prevention
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 17, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Study questions higher weekend hospital death rates
Experts question argument for full seven-day hospital servicesRelated items from OnMedicaDoctors warn seven-day service will damage weekday servicesWeekend nursing ratios hit stroke mortalityStandardised mortality ratio should not be used as an indicator of avoidable deathsTrend to dissuade patients from attending A&E is flawedBetter funding and capacity vital for A&E to survive
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 8, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
UK dementia cases fell 20% between 1989 and 2011
But decline almost entirely among men; women still seem to be at higher risk, study showsRelated items from OnMedicaWhy don’t dementia strategies work?Right lifestyle can slow down dementia claimDepression and diabetes linked to increased dementia riskExperts warning over variation in dementia careDementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 19, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Obese women on the pill more likely to have rare stroke
Cerebral venous thrombosis more common in obese women if they use oral contraceptionRelated items from OnMedicaNew pill study reveals VTE riskOral contraceptive use not linked to major birth defects The pill could give long-term protection against womb cancer
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 15, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Higher risk of death for prime ministers
23% higher risk for leaders compared with runners-up, study suggestsRelated items from OnMedicaMen’s life expectancy getting closer to that of womenDiabetes, stroke and heart attack cut life expectancyLife expectancy rising alongside illness and disabilityCare funding cap won’t replace savings for long-term care, warns reportNHS and care leaders demand crisis talks with Treasury
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 15, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
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
Beta blockers linked to higher surgical risks
Major cardiovascular events more likely with non-cardiac surgery in people on beta blockers, study suggestsRelated items from OnMedicaBeta blockers linked to lower dementia riskBeta blockers at time of surgery linked to lower mortalityBeta blockers appear to lengthen survival in ovarian cancerCardio risk raised in people using long-acting bronchodilatorsDiabetes, stroke and heart attack cut life expectancy
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 6, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Preventing carotid occlusion might not be reason for stenting
Preventive benefits of stenting in asymptomatic carotid stenosis no longer outweigh risks, study suggestsRelated items from OnMedicaFamily history doubles risk of aortic stenosisEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesTime to rethink 4.5h window for alteplase after strokeEndarterectomy cuts long-term stroke risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 22, 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
Rates of pre-diabetes have tripled over past decade in England
1 in 3 people now affected; more needs to be done to stave off steep predicted rise in diabetes, says Diabetes UKRelated items from OnMedicaPre-diabetes linked to higher risk of stroke, study suggestsFamily history of diabetes boosts pre-diabetes riskDiabetic numbers set to hit 4.4m by 20203.2 million Britons have diabetesWaist size predicts type 2 diabetes risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 10, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Risk of stroke increases immediately after shingles
Treating shingles with antivirals protects against increased stroke risk, study findsRelated items from OnMedicaNICE issues first guidelines on stroke rehabilitationEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesStroke burden set to double by 2030Shingles vaccine cuts risk in people on anti-TNFsShingles campaign starts
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 3, 2014 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
