News & Updates

Working out cuts risk of developing aggressive breast cancer

Elevated lipoprotein(a) ups risk of atrial fibrillation

Lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) appears to play a role in the development of atrial fibrillation (AF), with its effects extending across myocardial tissues, reveals a study.

Long-term efficacy of Aquablation for BPH not dictated by prostate volume

Aquablation therapy appears to be effective in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients experiencing lower urinary tract symptoms, with the favourable effects sustained over a 3-year follow-up while having few irreversible complications and low retreatment rates across all prostate volumes, according to a study.

High serum lead, cadmium tied to low folate levels

Elevated levels of lead and cadmium in the serum is associated with suppressed concentrations of red blood cell folate, reports a recent study.

Statins yields greater cardioprotection in women than men

Treatment with statins is effective at lowering cardiovascular disease risk, with the protective effect seemingly stronger in women than in men, according to a study. However, high-intensity regimens confer only minimal additional benefit in both sexes.

Noninfectious complications common after transrectal prostate needle biopsy

Compared with infections, noninfectious complications are more than twice as common following transrectal prostate needle biopsy (TRUS PNB), reports a recent study.

Exercise confers greater benefits in anxiety, depression

The cardioprotective effects of exercise are nearly twice as large in people with anxiety and depression than in those without, suggests a new study presented at ACC.22.

Unemployed people less satisfied with GP communications

Unemployed individuals are more likely to contact general practitioners (GPs) and to accept help for psychosocial burden, a recent study has found.