It is well established that reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol substantially lowers the risk of cardiovascular events, and reaching a target LDL cholesterol level is considered essential for providing optimal protection against preventable events
A new way of delivering treatment to prevent rheumatic heart disease progression is significantly less painful than an almost 70-year-old existing treatment, a University of Otago-led study has found.
Prime minister Christopher Luxon awarded the 2024 Ryman Prize to “distinguished” clinical neuroscientist and researcher Vladimir Hachinski at a 28 March ceremony in Auckland
Wellness teams based in general practice could be the answer to the dire uptake of cardiac rehabilitation services, says exercise sciences research fellow Paul Marshall
Wellness teams based in general practice could be the answer to the dire uptake of cardiac rehabilitation services, says exercise sciences research fellow Paul Marshall
Covid infections are putting people at higher risk of diabetes, strokes, heart disease and other long-term illnesses - but experts warn it may be decades before the full impact is known
The former MidCentral DHB was responsible for “unofficial” clinical practices that contributed to the death of a woman, says health and disability commissioner Morag McDowell
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management