Imaging useful to stratify risk in patients with FH: study
If findings are confirmed, wider use of CT angiography may aid therapy choices, a researcher says.
Tag: Conference coverage
How the greater use of PCI is reducing STEMI mortality
An increase in cardiac catheterisation labs in regional areas is facilitating the procedure, cardiologists say.
Woman dies after contracting two COVID-19 variants: Europe
The 90-year-old tested positive to the Alpha and Beta variants after being admitted for recurrent falls, Belgian doctors tell a conference.
Could continuing GP education go global?
A Zoom get-together explores how teaming up with colleges around the world could 'strengthen' primary care.
Concern menstrual cups causing rise in IUD expulsion
Australian researchers say women using the menstruation device need advice on correct removal.
One in three patients ‘missing vital heart health checks’
MBS items for cardiovascular assessment need to be used systematically, peak advocacy body says.
New febuxostat trial douses cardiovascular alarm
Investigators hope results from the FAST trial will lead to a rethink of boxed warnings on the drug.
Study reassures on COVID-19 threat to rheumatology patients
Concern over elevated odds of severe disease might be unfounded, conference told.
Novel target for reducing flare in giant cell arteritis
An investigational monoclonal antibody that inhibits GM-CSF receptor alpha shows promise, researchers say.
JAK inhibitor ‘looks promising for ankylosing spondylitis’
A study shows improvements in patient pain and function with few serious adverse events, researchers say.
