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…
Tag: Cardiology
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…
A third of Everest climbers can add cardiac arrhythmias to their list of dangers
Between hypothermia and hypoxia — not to mention the risk of an avalanche and rockfalls — summiting Mount Everest pushes the human body to its…
Mandibular devices ‘as effective as CPAP’ for reducing BP in sleep apnoea
Oral appliance therapy is as effective as CPAP for reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea, according to…
‘We’re now in a golden age’: Professor Stephen Nicholls’ big takeaway from the American College of Cardiology conference
Last week, the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Sessions 2024 was held in Atlanta, Georgia. Thousands of cardiologists and academics were in attendance, including…
Did you miss the American College of Cardiology conference? Watch this 10-min video to get up to speed
The American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Sessions 2024 was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on 6-8 April. More than 12,000 attendees were there to discuss…
My magical holiday: Patients, palpitations and a needle-happy sister-in-law
I was officially on holiday, having scheduled a mighty four days off to coincide with a short visit from my husband’s siblings and their respective spouses…
Watermelon brings on hyperkalaemia in patients: case series
Patients with impaired kidney function would be wise to go easy on their watermelon consumption, with US doctors warning it has the potential to induce…
