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NOACs proven safe, effective in Asians with AF
NOACs proven safe, effective in Asians with AF
03 May 2023 byStephen Padilla

Use of nonvitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) helps prevent thromboembolic events in Asian patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), with fewer bleeding events relative to warfarin therapy, according to the results of a study presented at the recent EHRA 2023.

NOACs proven safe, effective in Asians with AF
03 May 2023
How well did radiographers manage during the COVID-19 outbreak?
How well did radiographers manage during the COVID-19 outbreak?
03 May 2023 byAudrey Abella

In Singapore, diagnostic radiographers were able to cope with the high demands of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of provision of information, supplies, and physical equipment, a survey shows. However, they were less prepared to manage human factors, such as mental health and staff morale.

How well did radiographers manage during the COVID-19 outbreak?
03 May 2023
Even a single high-intensity resistance training session benefits endothelial function in T2DM
Even a single high-intensity resistance training session benefits endothelial function in T2DM
02 May 2023

Endothelial function in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) appears to improve after only a single session of high-intensity resistance training, as shown in the results of a systematic review.

Even a single high-intensity resistance training session benefits endothelial function in T2DM
02 May 2023
Pregnancy blues may lead to heart problems postpartum
Pregnancy blues may lead to heart problems postpartum
02 May 2023

Women with prenatal depression appears to have an elevated cumulative risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) within 24 months postpartum, with the risk persisting despite the absence of co‐occurring hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, as reported in a study.

Pregnancy blues may lead to heart problems postpartum
02 May 2023
Type 2 hepatitis no different from type 1 in terms of outcome
Type 2 hepatitis no different from type 1 in terms of outcome
02 May 2023