CBT effective for hot-flushes: study 16 Feb 2012 0 comments Learning techniques such as paced breathing and relaxation can take the sting out of hot flushes for women following breast cancer treatment.
Call to keep doctor sanctions on register 16 Feb 2012 0 comments Most doctors subject to disciplinary actions should have a permanent footprint of their offences listed on the medical register, says one of Australia’s leading advocates for patient health and safety.
Looser BP targets for elderly 16 Feb 2012 0 comments Australian experts are set to back controversial changes to blood pressure treatment targets, adopting a softer approach to treating hypertension in the elderly.
Research questions beta-blocker wisdom in type-2 diabetes 16 Feb 2012 0 comments Beta-blockers should not be withheld from systolic heart failure patients with type-2 diabetes, argue the authors of new Australian research showing they have no negative effects on glycaemic control.
Aspirin not suitable for primary prevention 16 Feb 2012 0 comments Routine use of aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease is not warranted according to a new meta-analysis of randomised trials.
