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Heart attack/stroke risks may outweigh benefits of calcium supplement
Calcium supplements do prevent bone fractures, but Norwegian analysis suggests the net benefits may be outweighed by risksRelated items from OnMedicaOsteoporosis - treatment optionsOsteoporosis - primary preventionHigh calcium intake linked to cardiovascular riskDietary calcium not linked to fracture risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 12, 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
‘Mediterranean’ diet reduces risks for heart patients
Eating fruit, vegetables and fish lowers risk of heart attack or stroke in people with heart diseaseRelated items from OnMedicaMediterranean diet cuts womb cancer riskCognitive function better with Mediterranean dietBreast cancer risk lower with Mediterranean diet plus oil1970s advice to cut dietary fat not evidence-basedSweet drink consumption linked to heart failure risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 24, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Loneliness and isolation linked to increased heart disease/stroke risk
Effect size comparable to other recognised risk factors, such as anxiety and job stressRelated items from OnMedicaLoneliness can boost risk of early death among older adultsLoneliness causes spike in A&E admissionsAgeing population ‘one of top three challenges facing UK’ in next 20 yearsNational confidential helpline for lonely and isolated elderly people launchedLoneliness blamed for increasing visits to GPs and referrals for social care
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 19, 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
Diabetics likely to have much fewer disability-free years
Diabetes means disabilities will begin nine years soonerRelated items from OnMedicaCut fat, salt and sugar in foods, public tells food industryGPs to refer patients to large-scale diabetes prevention schemeNICE recommends tighter blood sugar control in diabetes Diabetes, stroke and heart attack cut life expectancyStill too many ‘unacceptable’ variations in diabetes care, say MPs
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 17, 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
Life expectancy of over 65s is highest ever
A report by Public Health England outlines life expectancy for older peopleRelated items from OnMedicaRegular exercise of benefit even without weight lossSignificantly shorter life expectancy for patients with type 1 diabetesMen’s life expectancy getting closer to that of womenLife expectancy rising alongside illness and disabilityDiabetes, stroke and heart attack cut life expectancy
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 12, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Fewer patients die with more nurses on ward
It’s unwise to keep substituting nurses with healthcare support workers, shows researchRelated items from OnMedicaHospitals in England are struggling to recruit enough nursesNursing associates must not be ‘nurses on the cheap’ We don’t have enough time to care for patients, say nursesWeekend nursing ratios hit stroke mortalityMinimum staff ratios needed in A&E, NICE recommends
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 10, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
No extra benefit from task-orientated stroke rehabilitation programmes
Nor did increasing therapy time offer additional improvement in motor functionRelated items from OnMedicaLight therapy may improve stroke recoveryTime to rethink 4.5h window for alteplase after strokeStroke patients still not getting care they needStroke and other vascular disordersNHS stroke care getting better
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 10, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Past marijuana use linked to cognitive impairment
Long-term use associated with worse verbal memory, but not other cognitive deficitsRelated items from OnMedicaEmergency staff ‘playing catch-up’ in battle against legal highsMarijuana smoking linked to airway irritation Possible link between marijuana and poor blood sugar controlMarijuana users are more likely to have stroke caused by stenosisPublic drastically underestimates cannabis risks
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 2, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS stroke care getting better
But there still remain "unacceptable variations across the country" experts warnRelated items from OnMedicaStroke and other vascular disordersStroke patients still not getting care they needMarijuana users are more likely to have stroke caused by stenosisWorking long hours raises risk of stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 25, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Atrial fibrillation poses greater risk for women than men
Stroke, heart disease, heart failure and death more likely in women with AF than menRelated items from OnMedicaImprove atrial fibrillation care to stave off 11,000 strokes every year, GPs toldCHD exerts higher burden on men than womenDrive to boost knowledge of heart health‘Silent’ heart attacks may affect one in 16 people
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 20, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Commissioners to access improved dementia data
CCGs able to access better information to plan careRelated items from OnMedicaPeople with dementia let down by health and social care services, say GPsGovernment launches major drive to tackle dementia Why don’t dementia strategies work?Sharp rise in volunteers for dementia research Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 12, 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
