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Point of care MRI feasible for stroke detection

10 Mar 2020 by

The use of a portable, low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is safe and viable for the bedside diagnosis of stroke, according to a new study presented at the recently concluded International Stroke Conference of the American Stroke Association (ISC 2020).

Point of care MRI feasible for stroke detection

10 Mar 2020

Daytime work may contribute to visceral fat accumulation in male workers

10 Mar 2020

Lack of regular exercise contributes to visceral fat accumulation in middle-aged men, as does keeping regular daytime work, as opposed to shift work, reports a new study.

Daytime work may contribute to visceral fat accumulation in male workers

10 Mar 2020

Drug–shock, shock-only strategies similarly effective for acute AF

06 Mar 2020 by

Medical cardioversion before electrical cardioversion is similarly effective to electrical cardioversion alone in converting patients with acute atrial fibrillation (AF) to normal sinus rhythm in the emergency department (ED), according to the RAFF2* study.

Drug–shock, shock-only strategies similarly effective for acute AF

06 Mar 2020

Liver stiffness in NAFLD patients predicts risk of CHD

06 Mar 2020 by

Symptomatic coronary heart disease (CHD) is significantly associated with high-grade nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is predicted by liver stiffness, reveals a new study.

Liver stiffness in NAFLD patients predicts risk of CHD

06 Mar 2020

Leflunomide shows promise in Takayasu arteritis

06 Mar 2020 by

Use of the conventional DMARD* leflunomide led to rapid induction and sustained remission rates in patients with Takayasu arteritis (TA) especially in refractory cases, an observational study shows.

Leflunomide shows promise in Takayasu arteritis

06 Mar 2020

Aprocitentan lowers blood pressure without serious adverse effects

06 Mar 2020

The dual endothelin receptor antagonist aprocitentan reduces blood pressure at doses of 10 to 25 mg without producing serious adverse effects, according to the results of a dose-response study.

Aprocitentan lowers blood pressure without serious adverse effects

06 Mar 2020

Look beyond mean blood pressure in treating hypertension

05 Mar 2020 by

In looking for the optimal treatment of hypertension (HTN), physicians commonly look to treat mean blood pressure (BP) to target. While this is helpful, improved and detailed monitoring of other parameters will go a long way in improving patient risk outcomes.

Look beyond mean blood pressure in treating hypertension

05 Mar 2020

Water pills confer benefits to overweight, obese OSA patients with hypertension

05 Mar 2020 by

Diuretics appear to be useful in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in overweight or moderately obese patients with hypertension, producing reductions in OSA severity, body weight and blood pressure, as reported in a recent study.

Water pills confer benefits to overweight, obese OSA patients with hypertension

05 Mar 2020

The dangers of excessive salt consumption cannot be overemphasized. World Salt Awareness Week aims to increase awareness about the dangers associated with excessive salt consumption.

04 Mar 2020 by

The World Salt Awareness week will take place from 9 to 15 March and this year’s theme is “Hide and Seek.” The “Hide” in the theme alludes to the hidden salt in our processed and prepared foods while “Seek” refers to the public’s necessity to seek out lower salt options.

The dangers of excessive salt consumption cannot be overemphasized. World Salt Awareness Week aims to increase awareness about the dangers associated with excessive salt consumption.

04 Mar 2020

Through political turmoil, outgoing health minister’s efforts recognized

04 Mar 2020 by

Amid the sudden upheaval of the Malaysian Cabinet this February, former Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad was lauded by healthcare professionals and the public as he departed his position.

Through political turmoil, outgoing health minister’s efforts recognized

04 Mar 2020

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Point of care MRI feasible for stroke detection

Point of care MRI feasible for stroke detection

Daytime work may contribute to visceral fat accumulation in male workers

Daytime work may contribute to visceral fat accumulation in male workers

Drug–shock, shock-only strategies similarly effective for acute AF

Drug–shock, shock-only strategies similarly effective for acute AF

Liver stiffness in NAFLD patients predicts risk of CHD

Liver stiffness in NAFLD patients predicts risk of CHD

Leflunomide shows promise in Takayasu arteritis

Leflunomide shows promise in Takayasu arteritis

Aprocitentan lowers blood pressure without serious adverse effects

Aprocitentan lowers blood pressure without serious adverse effects

Look beyond mean blood pressure in treating hypertension

Look beyond mean blood pressure in treating hypertension

Water pills confer benefits to overweight, obese OSA patients with hypertension

Water pills confer benefits to overweight, obese OSA patients with hypertension

The dangers of excessive salt consumption cannot be overemphasized. World Salt Awareness Week aims to increase awareness about the dangers associated with excessive salt consumption.

The dangers of excessive salt consumption cannot be overemphasized. World Salt Awareness Week aims to increase awareness about the dangers associated with excessive salt consumption.

Through political turmoil, outgoing health minister’s efforts recognized

Through political turmoil, outgoing health minister’s efforts recognized