Fish oil ‘may be harmful’ in adults without heart disease
Regular use of fish oil supplements could increase the risk of first-time heart disease and stroke among those free of cardiovascular diseases, new research suggests.…
Tag: Cardiology
New microvascular dysfunction score predicts survival in STEMI after PCI
Measuring microvascular dysfunction directly after percutaneous revascularisation can predict the risk of complications in patients with ST-elevation MI, according to an international team of cardiologists.…
Semaglutide cuts need for diuretics in HFpEF, researchers say
Semaglutide reduces the need for loop diuretics and has positive effects on symptoms, physical limitations and body weight in patients with heart failure with preserved…
Doctor takes aim at ‘pompous, bow tie-wearing’ specialist training committees
A prominent doctor has taken a swipe at city-centric “pompous, bow tie-wearing” specialists on training committees. Dr Colin McClintock’s day job is as a renal…
Men face more diabetes complications than women: Aussie study
Men with diabetes have a 1.5-fold greater risk for complications than women, irrespective of diabetes duration, according to an Australian study. Dr Alice Gibson (PhD),…
AF ‘may be an adverse consequence’ of above-average testosterone levels
Circulating testosterone within the high-normal range is associated with a higher risk of incident AF in older men, according to Australian researchers. Regardless of whether…
Death from heat exhaustion after ‘inappropriate’ training session triggers NRL review
The NRL will review its policy on heat exhaustion after a coroner found that a Manly player died following an “inappropriate” preseason training session. Keith…
Nearly half of patients die within 10 years of AF hospitalisation: Aussie study
Nearly half of patients hospitalised for AF or flutter die within a decade post-discharge, according to Australian analysis of public and private hospital data. Their…
New endometriosis and diabetes treatments earn PBAC approval
A new endometriosis treatment has been given the PBS green light just three months after it was approved by the TGA. The once-daily combination pill…
Qld pharmacists have started independently diagnosing and prescribing for 17 conditions
The Queensland Government’s pharmacy prescribing experiment is finally a reality. Pharmacists in the pilot confirmed on Wednesday morning that the State Government had given them…
