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Clues to why air pollution raises risk of heart disease
Pollution may damage ‘good’ cholesterol, causing cardiac problems Related items fromOnMedica Air pollution emerges as a leading factor for stroke Blood pressure link to pollution long-term exposure Think more about air pollution in public planning/provision, councils urged Air pollution may shorten lung cancer patient survival Pollution kills 1.7 million children, says WHO
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 18, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Thousands set to benefit from 'game-changer' stroke treatment
Mechanical thrombectomy set to be offered in 24 centres across England Related items fromOnMedica Scan suspected stroke patients within 1 hour, says RCP RCGP defends ‘under-prescription’ of stroke medicines by GPs Charity calls for major reorganisation of stroke care Patients face postcode access to neurology appointments GPs have little confidence in primary care neurology services
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 12, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Colds hit lonely people harder
Study finds that lonelier people report more acute cold symptoms Related items fromOnMedica Family, friends and work key to mental wellbeing Training elderly in social media improves well-being and combats isolation Loneliness and isolation linked to increased heart disease/stroke risk Loneliness blamed for increasing visits to GPs and referrals for social care
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 31, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Contraceptive pill appears to protect from cancers for up to 30 years
Large study shows long-term benefits from taking the pill Related items fromOnMedica Women using hormonal contraception at higher depression risk Emergency contraception The pill could give long-term protection against womb cancer Oral contraceptive use not linked to major birth defects Obese women on the pill more likely to have rare stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 23, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Charity calls for major reorganisation of stroke care
Stroke Association says small units must close to focus care in centres of excellence Related items fromOnMedica Migraine could raise risk of stroke after surgery NHS Health Checks have prevented up to 8,400 heart attacks and strokes Marital history linked to stroke survival RCGP defends ‘under-prescription’ of stroke medicines by GPs Scan suspected stroke patients within 1 hour, says RCP
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 5, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Pregnancy BMI has little impact on children ’s fatness
Genetics explains most of the association between maternal BMI and child fatness Related items fromOnMedica Care remains poor for pregnant women with diabetes Gestational diabetes for obese women raises risk of lasting problem Obese women on the pill more likely to have rare stroke Dieting safe for pregnant overweight women, study concludes Low birthweight linked to higher mortality right up to adolescence
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 26, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Noisy hospitals can accelerate decline in dementia
Busy, noisy hospitals can induce delirium which can accelerate dementia-related mental decline Related items fromOnMedica Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts Hospitals must adapt to better support dementia patients Elderly failed by broken care system Dementia care – tending the roots of identity UK to be 'the world ’s most dementia friendly society’
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 18, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Stress could play direct role in causing heart disease
Higher risk from stress alongside lifestyle factors, study suggests Related items fromOnMedica Stress Stress in childhood linked to disease risk in adulthood Teen stress can raise risk of diabetes as adult Hypertension more likely in men easily stressed when young Loneliness and isolation linked to increased heart disease/stroke risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 11, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Migraine could raise risk of stroke after surgery
Almost double the risk of stroke in migraine patients Related items fromOnMedica NHS Health Checks have prevented up to 8,400 heart attacks and strokes Marital history linked to stroke survival RCGP defends ‘under-prescription’ of stroke medicines by GPs Scan suspected stroke patients within 1 hour, says RCP Depression risk much higher for three months after stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 10, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Marital history linked to stroke survival
Stroke survival is highest for married people who have never been divorced or widowed Related items fromOnMedica Depression risk much higher for three months after stroke RCGP defends ‘under-prescription’ of stroke medicines by GPs Lifestyle factors biggest cause of heart disease risk variation NICE wants GPs to prevent 8,000 strokes a year Stroke can often be avoided, claims study
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 14, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Few GPs offer full range of contraceptive services
Nearly half say they don ’t have enough time to talk through the options, survey reveals Related items fromOnMedica Obese women on the pill more likely to have rare stroke Tell women IUD more effective for emergency contraception Women using hormonal contraception at higher depression risk Sexual health ‘savings’ are a false economy
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 11, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Fewer heart failure risk factors by midlife cuts long-term risk
Avoiding hypertension, obesity and diabetes has long-term preventive benefits Related items fromOnMedica Chronic heart failure – a review and update Lifestyle factors biggest cause of heart disease risk variation 'Health anxiety' may raise heart disease risk High-quality carbs and unsaturated fats lower heart risks Diabetes, stroke and heart attack cut life expectancy
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 28, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
RCGP defends ‘under-prescription’ of stroke medicines by GPs
Half of people eligible for preventive medicine were not prescribed them before stroke/TIA Related items fromOnMedica Higher dose statins could prolong lives of CVD patients Diabetes, stroke and heart attack cut life expectancy US expert group updates statins recommendations
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 17, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Blood pressure link to pollution long-term exposure
Air and noise pollution may cause hypertension, claims study Related items fromOnMedica Air pollution emerges as a leading factor for stroke Air pollution may shorten lung cancer patient survival Climate change poses major threat to health Act now to halt air pollution ’s death toll, MPs urge government 40,000 deaths annually due to air pollution
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 24, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Scan suspected stroke patients within 1 hour, says RCP
Royal College of Physicians launches new guidance Related items fromOnMedica Stroke patients still not getting care they need NHS stroke care getting better NICE wants GPs to prevent 8,000 strokes a year Aspirin after mini-stroke reduces risk of major stroke Stroke can often be avoided, claims study
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 4, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
