Optimizing Anticoagulant Therapy in Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
Andrew Cassar
Andrew Cassar
Medical Anecdotes – short accounts of interesting cases, some medical disasters, involving pathology and clinical practice, from the recollection of Prof. Albert Cilia-Vincenti
Heightened activity in the amygdala – a region of the brain involved in stress – is associated with a greater risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a study published in The Lancet that provides new insights into the possible mechanism by which stress…
A new systematic review, published in the Cochrane Library , suggests that yoga may lead to a reduction in pain and functional ability in people with chronic non-specific lower back pain over the short term, compared with no exercise. However, researchers advise that more…
New evidence-based recommendations from the American Thyroid Association (ATA) provide guidance to clinicians in diagnosing and managing thyroid disease during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Pregnancy has a profound effect on thyroid gland function, and thyroid disease is common in pregnancy.
Although time saving is a factor, parents report more complex reasons for buying prepackaged, processed meals, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Ian Ellul
Sugar-free and “diet” drinks are often seen as the healthier option – but researchers from Imperial College London have argued that they are no more helpful for maintaining a healthy weight than their full-sugar versions.In a commentary on current research and policy into sweetened drinks,…
This video is Part three of a three part series of videos on research intended for both undergraduate and post graduate medical professionals interested in carrying out research as part of their professional development.