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SG Framingham Risk Score needs recalibration to improve prediction accuracy
Current guidelines that are being used in Singapore (SG) for predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) must be updated to improve risk prediction accuracy. This can be done by recalibrating risk functions and employing wearable metrics that provide a huge amount of objective health data, suggests a study.
SG Framingham Risk Score needs recalibration to improve prediction accuracy
21 Feb 2024
Pharmacy model improves drug access, care transition in HF
Implementing a pharmacy practice model consisting of an integrated four-member team (three pharmacists and one specialty technician) leads to better medication access and improved education among heart failure (HF) patients, reports a study. The model also allows for transition of care (ToC) at multiple points in the care process, resulting in enhanced medication safety.
Pharmacy model improves drug access, care transition in HF
20 Feb 2024
Earlier anticoagulation reversal tied to improved survival in ICH patients
In anticoagulation-associated intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH), earlier administration of reversal treatments is associated with reduced in-hospital mortality or discharge to hospice, according to data presented at ISC 2024.
Earlier anticoagulation reversal tied to improved survival in ICH patients
20 Feb 2024
Revised obstetric VTE prophylaxis protocol prevents wound hematomas
Adopting a more conservative approach to venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis results in reduced rates of wound hematomas, with no increase in postpartum VTE, according to a recent study presented at SMFM 2024.
Revised obstetric VTE prophylaxis protocol prevents wound hematomas
16 Feb 2024
Alerting reaction during BP reading tied to CVD death
An alerting reaction during the first blood pressure (BP) reading is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality among adults, reveals a study.