Specialist Updates Cardiology

Higher risk of stroke, bleeds among women post-PCI

12th November 2019
The risk of haemorrhagic stroke in the first two years after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is about five times…
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stent
Specialist Updates Endocrinology

Endocrine-disruptor BPA linked to diabetes

5th November 2019
Exposure to the plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is associated with more than double the risk of developing type 2…
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BPA plastic
Specialist Updates Cardiology

How to leverage echo in screening for atrial fibrillation

30th October 2019
Opportunistic screening for atrial fibrillation in elderly patients who get echocardiography for other indications could…
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ECG
Specialist Updates Cardiology

Major study backs dual antiplatelet prophylaxis post-CABG

15th October 2019
Dual antiplatelet therapy following coronary artery bypass graft surgery is more effective at preventing saphenous vein…
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Surgical equipment
Australian Doctor News

College slams mandatory GP referral rules

14th October 2019
The RACGP has hit out at the introduction of GP referral criteria in Victoria, saying their real purpose is to knock back…
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Dr Harry Nespolon
Specialist Updates Endocrinology

Early, modest weight loss key to diabetes remission

8th October 2019
Remission of type 2 diabetes can be achieved through modest weight loss alone if patients are supported to do it in the…
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Scales
6Minutes News

1 in 5 UK doctors report sexual harassment

2nd October 2019
One in five UK doctors have been sexually harassed at work, with experiences ranging from patients asking for a date to…
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Sexual harassment