In Practice: Interim prohibition orders The RACGP has provided a generally supportive submission to AHPRA regarding its new power to issue IPOs.
Diagnosing Secondary Hypertension Dr Ranita Siru Sabatino, a clinical endocrinologist and expert in chemical pathology and endocrinology, speaks with host Dr Tim Koh and provides valuable insights into the diagnosis of secondary hypertension.
Taskforce seeks to double blood pressure control rates by 2030 Only half of the people in Australia with high blood pressure know they have it, and of those, only 32% have it under control.
Salt substitutes improve CVD outcomes: Study Research into the use of salt alternatives found reductions in CVD outcomes worldwide, confirming a separate large study from China last year.
In Practice: New MBS items Also gain an insight into financially strengthening general practices, new prostate cancer screening processes and childhood disorders.
New program aims to improve outcomes for heart failure patients A Brisbane cardiologist believes a new program could improve outcomes by helping GPs diagnose and treat patients with heart failure.
Weight loss can reduce need for diabetes and hypertension medication A whole-of-health approach is required to support people in healthy eating, exercise and wellness, according to a new study.
Kids’ blood pressure measurements differ substantially between arms Researchers found even a small difference between arms could lead to a missed diagnosis of hypertension.
Study identifies four main comorbidities associated with COVID deaths Coronavirus patients with cancer, chronic kidney disease, diabetes or hypertension were found to be most at risk of death.
Study links popular hypertension drug to increased skin cancer risk But experts have warned against abruptly stopping their medication as a result.