The possible benefits of coconut oilAlthough coconut oil is high in saturated fats, there is research to indicate that some types may be beneficial for health and weight loss.…
Analysts predict surge in ‘blockbuster drugs’ entering the market in 2015Over the next twelve months there will be 11 “blockbuster” drugs entering the market, according to business intelligence company Thomson Reuters.…
Paroxetine improves symptoms of heart failure in mice The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) paroxetine inhibits G-protein-coupled receptor kinase 2, an enzyme that hastens the onset of heart failure.…
A decade of smoking cessation in Europe The continent with the worst smoking habit is gradually giving it up. A range of anti-smoking policies and new cessation products has led to reduced rates of smoking in most countries, which will eventually impact on smoking-related deaths.…
Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of heart failure In a study of 15,000 adults, those who consumed up to seven drinks per week in early-to-middle age had a significantly lower risk of developing heart failure compared with their teetotal counterparts.…
Heart disease increases cardiac risks of androgen-deprivation therapy Androgen deprivation therapy increases cardiac mortality for men with heart failure or a prior myocardial infarction, research shows.…
Googling the bloodstream: how disease might be detected with ingested nanoparticles Google is developing technology that combines ingested disease-detecting nanoparticles with a wrist sensor.…
NICE re-evaluates heart failure prescribing practices National guidance on the management of acute heart failure questions common prescribing practices for patients admitted to hospital.…
Novel heart failure therapy shows “overwhelming benefit”, trial shows A novel treatment for heart failure could save the lives of 20% more patients than the current gold-standard therapy.…
Heart failure: management Reducing mortality and delaying disease progression are two key aims of treating heart failure but, for many patients, controlling symptoms and improving quality of life are more important than longevity…