Premature menopause increases cardiovascular disease: Research New research has discovered a dose-response relationship between cardiovascular disease and onset of menopause.
Australian women receive sub-optimal heart care: Study New research has found women are less likely to be prescribed recommended medications.
Smoking triples risk of death from heart disease and stroke: Study Smoking is killing 17 Australians a day from stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular conditions, according to a large-scale Australian study.
How many cups of coffee a day is okay? It seems each year brings with it more research in favour of coffee consumption. Dr Evelyn Lewin examines the seemingly ever-expanding data.
Statins safe to prescribe in people over 75 years of age New research has revealed statin therapy can safely and effectively reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in people over 75 years of age.
GP visits lower risk of hospitalisation and death following a heart attack A report from the AIHW has found that regular GP visits can keep patients with coronary heart disease away from the emergency department.
Study debunks benefits of daily aspirin for healthy older patients It turns out that for older people with no history of heart attack or stroke, an aspirin a day does not keep the doctor away – and may sometimes do the opposite.
Same disease, different outcomes: Heart attack and gender The persistent view that cardiovascular disease is a men’s health issue leads to poorer outcomes for women.
Statins linked to rare muscle disorder People who develop a rare disorder of the muscles, known as inflammatory myositis, are more likely to have taken statins to control their cholesterol, according to a new study.
May issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice, the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal, is now available online.