Specialist Updates Cardiology

Cardologist's bravery recognised after 'nightmare' car crash rescue

20th August 2019
When Dr Ashok Gangasandra Basavaraj found out he was being honoured for his role in rescuing a woman from a burning car…
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Hospital doctors urged to be more like GPs

9th August 2019
It’s something GPs do regularly, but for UK intensivist Dr Matt Morgan, leaving his safe hospital environment and visiting a…
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Specialist Updates Cardiology

Ground-breaking aspirin trial extended

6th August 2019
Thousands of elderly patients who took part in the landmark ASPREE trial of aspirin for primary prevention will continue to…
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Specialist Updates Oncology

Three new cancer drugs listed on the PBS

2nd August 2019
Three new treatments have been listed on the PBS for people with aggressive forms of cancer, including refractory…
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How do you identify osteoporosis in men?

21st August 2019
This content has been independently produced by ADG, made possible through sponsorship from Amgen.   Osteoporosis in…
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Specialist Updates Endocrinology

Suboptimal thyroid function in early pregnancy may influence baby's IQ

16th July 2019
Maternal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) concentrations in early pregnancy are associated with the volume of grey matter…
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Specialist Updates Cardiology

Alirocumab cuts cardiac mortality in patients with diabetes

4th July 2019
The PCSK9 inhibitor alirocumab conveys almost double the cardio-protective benefit in patients with diabetes following acute…
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Specialist Updates Cardiology

Statins may counter vascular damage from radiotherapy

25th June 2019
Statin therapy following radiation treatment for head, neck or thoracic cancer could reduce the risk of future stroke by one…
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