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Moderate drinking doesn ’t stave off stroke risk, say researchers
Genetic study of 160,000 Chinese adults refutes claim that alcohol may be protective Related items fromOnMedica Stroke can often be avoided, claims study NHS Health Check makes ‘modest’ but successful start Know your heart health risk stats as well as your PIN number, public urged Moderate drinking could lower risk of some heart conditions Lifestyle factors biggest cause of heart disease risk variation
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 4, 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
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Risk is greatest for older women who take antibiotics for more than two months Related items fromOnMedica Withdrawn valsartan meds not linked to short-term cancer risk Cardio risk raised in people using long-acting bronchodilators Recurrent stroke more likely at very low BP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
Ischaemic stroke cases set to rise 4% every year over next decade
Total of 3.7 million new cases in US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, Japan and China by 2027, trends analysis suggests Related items fromOnMedica NHS Health Check makes ‘modest’ but successful start Know your heart health risk stats as well as your PIN number, public urged Atrial fibrillation poses greater risk for women than men Diabetes, stroke and heart attack cut life expectancy England could have lowest disease burden in the world
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 16, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Traffic exhaust fumes at residential address increases the risk of stroke
Black carbon, the sooty black material emitted from gas and diesel engines, is implicated rather than particulate matter Related items fromOnMedica Pharmacists could offer high-dose statins direct to patients Brexit could result in thousands of extra CVD deaths Doctors, charities and patients unite to fight air pollution Particulate levels linked to arrhythmias and embolisms Ending the postcode lottery of stroke care
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 30, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
New drive to recognise and treat mini-strokes quicker
Quarter of TIA cases missed by cliniciansRelated items from OnMedicaNICE issues first guidelines on stroke rehabilitationStroke burden set to double by 2030Huge increase in emergency stroke calls, due to Act FAST campaign Earlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomes
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 1, 2014 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
Dizziness from standing up may mean higher risk of dementia
People with orthostatic hypotension in middle age had 54% higher risk of developing dementia Related items fromOnMedica Hypertension raises risk of mitral regurgitation Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts Stroke can often be avoided, claims study Adding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortality Stroke rates rocket in younger men and women
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 26, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Treatment of hypertension for low-risk patients questioned
Study funds little evidence of benefits from treatment Related items fromOnMedica Withdrawn valsartan meds not linked to short-term cancer risk Avoid BP-lowering drugs in stroke Adding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortality Stroke rate higher in HIV patients Recurrent stroke more likely at very low BP
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 1, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Atrial fibrillation linked to increased risk of dementia
The increased risk was seen even in patients who had not had a stroke Related items fromOnMedica Dementia leading cause of death in women over 80 Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts One in two women and one in three men will develop neurological disease Coronary heart disease remains UK ’s biggest killer Patients with atrial fibrillation to be targeted in stroke reduction programme
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 18, 2019 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
Can fish oil reduce seizures in epilepsy?
Low-dose n-3 fatty acid supplements safe, and may cut seizure frequencyRelated items from OnMedicaStroke rate higher in HIV patientsRecurrent stroke more likely at very low BPAdding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortalityStatin use after stroke not linked to bleedsRisk/benefit balance of alteplase shifts quickly
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 11, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Expert review backs clot busting drug as safe
Review says alteplase is safe and effectiveRelated items from OnMedicaNew technology could determine use of thrombolysis post strokeUsers of HRT at risk of clots and strokeDementia and stroke funding remains too low, say expertsRate of cognitive decline increases for years after strokeTime to rethink 4.5h window for alteplase after stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 24, 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
Blood thinners reduce angioplasty mortality
But only in certain groups do the benefits of GPI outweigh the increased risk of bleedingRelated items from OnMedicaHeart and stroke patients not getting best medicationEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesTime to rethink 4.5h window for alteplase after strokeExtending anticoagulation duration cuts risk of VTE recurrenceBeta blockers linked to higher surgical risks
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 20, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
