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Traffic noise linked to larger waistlines
Exposure to multiple sources of transport noise may trigger cortisol surgeRelated items from OnMedicaRoads’ impact on asthma underestimatedAir pollution death rates mappedNoisy workplace doubles heart riskTraffic noise linked to stroke riskHypothyroidism more common in higher fluoride areas
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 26, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
MS mistaken for other conditions, survey reveals
More than a quarter of people were told by their GP they had a trapped nerve (28%) while others were misdiagnosed with depression, anxiety or stress (14%) or told they’d suffered a stroke (11%).
The survey found that 20% people had to wait up to three years for a diagnosis following their first visit to their GP with symptoms.
Source: NHS Networks - May 28, 2015 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Care for dementia patients with hip fractures - ‘sadly lacking’
Almost half of those with a hip fracture also have dementiaRelated items from OnMedicaDepression and diabetes linked to increased dementia riskDementia and stroke funding remains too low, say expertsOverweight in middle age could lessen risk of dementiaPharma and charities join venture against dementiaRight lifestyle can slow down dementia claim
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 15, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Eating chocolate associated with lower CVD risk
No evidence that cutting out chocolate would benefit cardiovascular healthRelated items from OnMedicaGovernments must do more to fight alcohol harm says OECD Stroke rates rocket in younger men and womenKeeping fit may delay onset of dyslipidaemiaCoalition government derailed measures to cut salt in food1970s advice to cut dietary fat not evidence-based
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 16, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Funding boost for major health conditions in NHS Wales
Welsh government announces £10m investment planRelated items from OnMedicaFunding boost needed to protect the NHS, say doctorsResearch focus on Parkinson’s, addiction and immunity Cameron told investment needed for seven-day NHSNeurology care varies across the country Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 29, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
People with dementia let down by health and social care services, say GPs
They are forced to rely on family and friends, who get precious little support eitherRelated items from OnMedicaOne in five people with dementia gets no supportAll-Parliamentary group calls for long-term dementia planNumber of carers over 85 doubles in a decadeCare for dementia patients with hip fractures - ‘sadly lacking’Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 6, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Weekend effect common in several developed countries’ hospitals
Not just a problem for England; also evident in Australia, USA, and The NetherlandsRelated items from OnMedicaWeekend admission puts stroke patients at riskDeaths higher in patients admitted at weekendsCompetition among hospitals boosts performanceUK lagging behind most of Europe on healthUK ‘can and should do better’ in many areas of healthcare
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 8, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Heart specialists call for Europe to ban trans fats in processed food
Move follows US regulator’s recent decision to ban these fats in commercial productsRelated items from OnMedica1970s advice to cut dietary fat not evidence-basedGovernments must do more to fight alcohol harm says OECDEven athletes can’t outrun the effects of a bad diet Coalition government derailed measures to cut salt in foodPublic campaign has resulted in 4000 fewer people disabled by stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 7, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
New alternative to statins gets regulatory green light
Drug suitable for patients unable to control high cholesterol despite optimal treatmentRelated items from OnMedicaHigh cholesterol in 30s raises heart disease riskCholesterol drugs lower risk of stroke in healthy older adults by 30%Statins and dietary changes have saved 20,000 livesGPs defend practice on prescribing statins
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 27, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Sharp rise in volunteers for dementia research
60% rise in volunteers for research in past yearRelated items from OnMedicaPeople with dementia let down by health and social care services, say GPsDepression and diabetes linked to increased dementia riskPharma and charities join venture against dementiaDementia and stroke funding remains too low, say expertsGovernment launches major drive to tackle dementia
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 17, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Patients face postcode access to neurology appointments
42% of CCGs fail to offer fair access to neurology outpatient appointmentsRelated items from OnMedicaNeurology services not meeting patients’ needsNeurological care ‘not good enough’Stroke survivors frequently struggle to communicate with their GPsProgress on improving services and outcomes for neurological conditions ‘mixed’Neurology care varies across the country
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 28, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
England could have lowest disease burden in the world
Cut preventable risk factors for morbidity, and regional variation, to put England on topRelated items from OnMedicaClimate change poses major threat to healthDementia and stroke funding remains too low, say expertsUN achieves HIV treatment target 9 months earlyUK ‘can and should do better’ in many areas of healthcareMultidrug-resistant TB spreads less easily than ‘normal’ TB
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 16, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
One in three people born this year in UK will develop dementia
New analysis prompts Alzheimer’s charities to renew calls for urgent actionRelated items from OnMedicaRight lifestyle can slow down dementia claimGovernment launches major drive to tackle dementia People with dementia let down by health and social care services, say GPsPharma and charities join venture against dementiaDementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 21, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Beta blockers linked to higher surgical risks
Major cardiovascular events more likely with non-cardiac surgery in people on beta blockers, study suggestsRelated items from OnMedicaBeta blockers linked to lower dementia riskBeta blockers at time of surgery linked to lower mortalityBeta blockers appear to lengthen survival in ovarian cancerCardio risk raised in people using long-acting bronchodilatorsDiabetes, stroke and heart attack cut life expectancy
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 6, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
High cholesterol linked to increased risk of tendon problems
Study finds higher incidence of tendon abnormalities and pain in people with high cholesterolRelated items from OnMedicaAnkle injuriesKeeping fit may delay onset of dyslipidaemiaCholesterol drugs lower risk of stroke in healthy older adults by 30%New alternative to statins gets regulatory green light
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 16, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
