Revised guidelines on high sensitivity troponin under fire 17 Jan 2012 0 comments Brisbane pathologists have criticised updated NHF/CSANZ guidelines on the use of high sensitivity cardiac troponin in managing suspected acute coronary syndromes
Former head of PSR takes aim at Cardiologists 17 Jan 2012 0 comments Cardiologists are amongst those exploiting a dysfunctional Medicare system, says the former head of the Professional Services Review.
Red wine researcher falsified data 17 Jan 2012 0 comments A researcher responsible for studies showing the cardiovascular health benefits of red wine has been found to have fabricated or falsified data in nearly 150 instances.
Newborns at risk with SSRIs 17 Jan 2012 0 comments Infants born to mothers who take SSRIs during late pregnancy face more than twice the risk of pulmonary hypertension compared with unexposed infants, research finds.
Season's greetings! 13 Dec 2011 0 comments As this is our last edition for 2011 we'd like to thank you for your ongoing support. We'll be back in the New Year but in the meantime, we'd appreciate any comments, suggestions or feedback you may…
CVD patients particularly vulnerable to CAM 13 Dec 2011 0 comments Patients with cardiovascular disease might be particularly vulnerable to the effects of complementary medicine, cardiologists say.
Diet more important than nutrients in stroke risk 13 Dec 2011 0 comments Dietary patterns and over eating could be a more important factor in stroke risk than consuming individual nutrients and foods.
Clinicians call for urgent action to reduce brand name confusion 13 Dec 2011 0 comments Urgent action to highlight the active ingredients on medicines on packaging is needed in order to improve safety and reduce confusion by both patients and prescribers.
Celibacy not 'inevitable' in old age 13 Dec 2011 0 comments Sexual dysfunction is common among elderly men, research confirms, with almost three-quarters of over-75s reporting at least one problem relating to sex.
Cardiology blogger call-out! 13 Dec 2011 0 comments Are you a cardiologist who likes to write? Do you have thoughts and opinions about issues relevant to your field? Do you enjoy engaging with your colleagues?