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The 10 'Best Buys' to combat heart disease, diabetes and stroke in Africa
The Economist has branded Africa as ‘the world's fastest growing continent’.1 The economy in many African countries is growing at a rate that is higher than that of European countries. HIV infection is coming under control and life expectancy is increasing as a result of widespread use of antiretroviral therapy.2 The rising economic prosperity and improving health status has been associated with what can be described as a renaissance in cardiovascular medicine that is characterised by the revival of pan-African professional organisations, such as the Pan African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR) and the creation o...
Source: Heart - June 26, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mayosi, B. M. Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Hypertension, Acute coronary syndromes, Epidemiology Editorials Source Type: research

If you could propose one idea to help improve health care delivery in the United States, what would it be?
Thumbnail: Tags: conversationsphrma conversationslarry hausnermyrl weinbergchris hansennancy brownContributors: 11621161115911631173Contributions: Read Larry Hausner's bio Despite the rapid development of innovative technologies in the health care field, we have yet to discover a panacea that will easily transform our health care system into one that provides high-quality and cost-effective care.  What we have discovered and come to agree on over the last decade is that our sick care system must be reconfigured to a health care system that emphasizes wellness and prevention.  For that reason, I offer ...
Source: PHRMA - June 24, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: rlowe Source Type: news

Rapid Detection of Subclinical Atherosclerosis: Potential Implications for Primary Prevention in LMIC
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.—Benjamin Franklin This axiom, applied to health, is as true today as it was when it was originally quoted in reference to fire safety. Acute atherothrombotic cardiovascular events such as acute coronary syndromes, ischemic stroke, and sudden death are often (nearly 50% of the time) the first clinical manifestation of occult vascular disease in subjects unaware of existence of pre-symptomatic atherosclerosis. The overall burden of cardiovascular disease worldwide is significant, and nearly two-thirds of it originates from low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) . This ver...
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - June 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prediman K. Shah Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Past, present, and future of stroke in middle‐income countries: the Brazilian experience
ConclusionsThe evolution of stroke care in Brazil over the last decade is a pathway that exemplifies the challenges that middle‐income countries have to face in order to improve stroke prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. The reported Brazilian experience can be extrapolated to understand the past, present, and future of stroke care in middle‐income countries.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - May 22, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Sheila Cristina Ouriques Martins, Octávio Marques Pontes‐Neto, Cloer Vescia Alves, Gabriel Rodriguez Freitas, Jamary Oliveira Filho, Elza Dias Tosta, Norberto Luiz Cabral, Tags: Research Source Type: research

Hard times in Cuba linked to better national health
Conclusion This is an interesting study that appears to show that modest weight loss within a relatively short period across the whole population is associated with a downward trend in diabetes and reductions in death rates from both diabetes and heart disease. Similarly, weight regain was associated with an increase in diabetes incidence, prevalence and mortality as well as a slowing down in the decline of cardiovascular deaths. This type of study draws on many different data sources and, as such, there is a possibility of error. Also, as the authors point out, data was missing on diabetes incidence during the crisis year...
Source: NHS News Feed - April 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Heart/lungs Diabetes Source Type: news

Cost of stroke in France
ConclusionsWith healthcare costs representing 3% of total health expenditure in France, stroke constitutes an ongoing burden for the health system and overall economy. Nursing care added nearly half again the amount spent on healthcare, while productivity losses were more limited because nearly 80% of acute incident strokes were in patients over age 65. The high cost of illness underscores the need for improved prevention and interventions to limit the disabling effects of stroke.
Source: European Journal of Neurology - April 8, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: K. Chevreul, I. Durand‐Zaleski, A. Gouépo, E. Fery‐Lemonnier, M. Hommel, F. Woimant Tags: Original Article Source Type: research