Salt substitutes named hypertension ‘gamechanger’ Researchers are calling for clinical guidelines to recommend low-sodium potassium-enriched salt to combat spiralling rates of high blood pressure.
Study pinpoints sex differences in dietary risk factors for CVD New research has revealed which foods are linked to a heightened risk of heart disease, and their surprising contrasts for men and women.
Antipsychotics spiking cardiac risks: Study Researchers have revealed 10% of patients on quetiapine and haloperidol develop heart rhythm disorders, leading to calls for increased monitoring.
Should all children be screened for coeliac disease? Italy will begin screening all children for coeliac disease from 2024, but it remains unclear whether Australia should follow suit.
ADHD medications linked to heart conditions A new study has found patients using long-term treatments are slightly more likely to develop hypertension or arterial disease, but experts say the risk is worth the reward.
New program offers fit-for-purpose preventive care The Chair of Healthy Habits says it is a ‘critical tool’ that can support behaviour change and strengthen the therapeutic relationship.
COPD clinical care standards up for review GPs are being asked to have their say on the care that people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should expect to receive.
Raising dementia awareness through collaboration GPs need to be better equipped with risk reduction tools and to help support patients with dementia, writes Dr Marita Long.
A day in the life of a GP with an interest in dementia Dr Steph Daly writes about what inspired her to care for this often-neglected group, and why she wants more colleagues to join the cause.
Digital cardiac rehab almost halves hospital readmissions: Study Patients who utilise online programs after a heart attack can significantly reduce their risk of cardio-related rehospitalisation, according new Australian research.