BPH can be accurately diagnosed using a set of simple tests that can be easily implemented in the primary care setting, attendees at the EAU Congress heard.
Stroke therapy may fall short
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Current anticoagulant therapy to prevent stroke might not be sufficient for older women diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, according to a new study.
Clinical update on falls and syncope
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In his latest Clinical Update, Gary Culliton examines the incidence of falls and syncope and the causes which underlie the latter.
Treatment may be linked with fewer IHD events
May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism with the medication levothyroxine appears to be related to fewer ischaemic heart disease (IHD) events in younger patients, UK research has suggested, although this finding was not evident in older patients.
Clinical Update on Hypertension
April 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In his latest Clinical Update, Gary Culliton looks at recent trends in the management of hypertension, including staged therapy and the use of polypills.
Greater CVD risk is found among asbestos workers
April 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cerebrovascular and ischaemic heart disease (IHD) mortality would appear to be significantly higher among workers exposed to asbestos as part of their job than in the general population, UK research has found.
Irish team from UCD and Mater predicts risk of recurrent stroke
April 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Investigators at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and University College Dublin have made a discovery that may significantly reduce the number of patients who experience a recurrent stroke.
Renal denervation heart technique shows promise
March 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Prof Eoin O’Brien explains that the technique of renal denervation is a promising cardiovascular intervention but it should still be used with caution for the moment.
Programme close to meeting targets
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Gary Culliton examines the successes so far and the future direction stroke services in Ireland are likely to take.
Cracking the obesity code
February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Pat Kelly reports on new research that provides a deeper understanding in the area of overweight and obesity and the way the treatment of a range of conditions could radically change.
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