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Antihypertensive/NSAID combo linked to risk of serious kidney problems
Doctors advised to monitor patients, particularly during first month of treatmentRelated items from OnMedicaRecurrent stroke more likely at very low BPHeart patients should avoid NSAIDsAvoid BP-lowering drugs in strokeLong-term NSAID use linked to kidney cancer
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 9, 2013 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
ACE inhibitor helps in intermittent claudication
Patients taking ramipril walked for longer without painRelated items from OnMedicaRecurrent stroke more likely at very low BPPolypill could halve cardiovascular events Caution urged over intensive glucose controlDaily aspirin use linked to major bleedingStroke rate higher in HIV patients
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 7, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Work stress unlikely to cause cancer
Common factors such as shift work might lie behind earlier associationsRelated items from OnMedicaNew NHS stress helpline launchedStressed type A people at high stroke riskRecession hits men’s mental health worstHeart risks higher in overtime workersCancer survivors more prone to stress than others
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 8, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
BMA rejects argument for seven-day routine care in hospitals
Debate over NHS offering all services at weekendsRelated items from OnMedicaRCP tackles excess weekend mortalityHospitals ‘on the edge’ of collapseFlexible visiting times trialled in Scotland Stroke therapists must offer seven-day workingFeasibility of seven day NHS to be examined
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 25, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Certain statins can raise risk of developing diabetes
Overall benefits of statins outweigh risks, say expertsRelated items from OnMedicaRegulators suspend Avandia over safety concernsIgnored cholesterol blamed for heart attacksPolypill could halve cardiovascular events Hospitals fail women with myocardial infarctionStatins halve heart attack and stroke risk in healthy adults
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 24, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Surgery death risk - higher at the end of the week
More patients die on Fridays than MondaysRelated items from OnMedicaBMA rejects argument for seven-day routine care in hospitalsAll hospitals ordered to review overnight discharge policy Deaths higher in patients admitted at weekendsWeekend admission puts stroke patients at riskRCP tackles excess weekend mortality
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 29, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Marine fatty acids linked to lower risk of breast cancer
One or two portions a week of salmon, tuna or sardines cut risk by 5%Related items from OnMedicaCancer survivors need better diet adviceStudy shows link between diet and breast cancer Two weekly portions of oily fish could help ward off stroke Don’t bother eating oily fish to ward off secondary heart attacksDietary intake of veg linked to lower risk of ER-negative breast cancer
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 28, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Higher heart disease risk for diabetics with hypoglycaemia
Severe hypoglycaemia doubles risk of cardiovascular diseaseRelated items from OnMedicaFour in five people with type 2 diabetes experience hypoglycaemiaBeing obese for longer worsens cardio risk factorsGovernment plans new CVD strategyDiabetes will soon cost NHS £16.9bnObese kids get head start on adult stroke and heart disease risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 31, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Obesity on rise among primary school leavers
Prevalence greatest among children from most deprived areas of the country Related items from OnMedicaObese kids get head start on adult stroke and heart disease riskOne in three Year 6 children are overweight or obeseFat children have high cardiovascular risks as teensSurgery should be a last resort for obese childrenExperts attack government’s “nudge” policy on obesity
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 2, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Proximity to airports raises risk of heart disease
Heart and circulatory disease risk from living near airportsRelated items from OnMedicaRoads’ impact on asthma underestimatedAir pollution linked to uncontrolled asthma, research showsAircraft noise increases blood pressureTraffic noise linked to stroke riskSlow walkers at increased risk of cardiovascular death
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 9, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Third of GP practices with problems fail basic standards
CQC checks show new GP inspection regime will be toughRelated items from OnMedicaGPs should be told when patients have cosmetic surgeryTwo thirds of GPs predict longer waiting timesGPs to consult via social media and take on more rolesEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesHistoric NHS Mandate published today
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 12, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Brain injury increases risk of premature death
Causes of death include suicide, injuries and assaultsRelated items from OnMedicaBreast cancer may cause brain injury, research showsDoctors applaud cycle helmet rulingDark chocolate may cut stroke damage to brain
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 16, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Lower salt intake linked to plummeting CVD deaths
Average salt intake fell by 15% in 2003-11 in England; heart disease and stroke deaths fell by around 40%Related items from OnMedicaHigh salt content of certain meds boosts risk of cardiovascular problems Sugar not saturated fat is the major issue for CVDCVD prevention must target those with high lifetime riskCheese makers urged to cut salt contentCut salt intake to save lives
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 15, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Richard III had inherited scoliosis
Hospital CTs of skeleton reveal the King was far from ‘crook-backed’ Related items from OnMedicaBalloon kyphoplasty cuts spine fracture painThyroid patients need better monitoringPainkiller use linked to cardiac riskTargeted approach to back pain cheaper and more effectiveRadiation exposure may increase risk of stroke and heart disease
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 30, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
