Milvexian fails to reduce cardiovascular events after acute coronary syndrome
Milvexian did not reduce major adverse cardiovascular events compared with placebo after a recent acute coronary syndrome and…
Potent antiplatelet therapy increases bleeding risk after heart attack in AF patients
Potent antiplatelet therapy increased bleeding without signs of benefit regarding cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation after…
Bridgestone NZ tyres recalled over reports of rapid air loss
Bridgestone New Zealand has issued a recall of Duravis R660 ECO tyres following reports of rapid air loss…
Health and Disability Commissioner: Doctor in senior role beyond her training misdiagnosed rare stroke
The HDC acknowledged the impact on the patient, who had endured a difficult recovery. “I commend them for…
Severe mental illness may accelerate dementia and stroke vulnerability
People living with severe mental illness face a substantially higher risk of dementia throughout adulthood, as well as…
What 3,600 adults with diabetes revealed about lifestyle and heart health
A UK Biobank analysis followed more than 3,600 adults with type 2 diabetes to examine how diet, sleep,…
What a 38-year study suggests about red meat, white meat, and mortality
Decades of follow-up suggest that cutting back on red and processed meat may offer modest longevity benefits, while…
A 30-year study found a surprising link between alcohol, survival and heart attack risk
Three decades of follow-up suggest that alcohol and beverage type may relate differently to longevity and heart attack…
Drug Taken for Common Condition May Be Slowing Alzheimer’s Decline
A blood-thinning medication already taken by millions of people for an irregular heartbeat may also be helping to…
Stretchable catheter could help identify high-risk arterial plaque
We all know about plaque from dreaded trips to the dentist. But plaque can also build up inside…
Kim Dotcom’s first major interview since stroke shows speech heavily impacted
Surprise political endorsement The interview also provided a surprise endorsement for the NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party. Asked…
‘Cool’ new research aims to improve stroke patients’ recovery
A world-leading clinical trial is underway in New Zealand to determine whether cooling caps, already used in neonatal…