The revised ESC guidelines on Heart Failure – An update
In this interview, coordinated by Dr Ian Ellul, we meet Dr Alice May Moore MD, MRCP(UK). Dr moore is currently working at Mater Dei Hospital as a Higher Specialist…
Resistance training enhances recycling capacity in muscles
A new study at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland reports that autophagosome content is increased by resistance training in previously untrained young men, but this response may be…
Antiepileptic drugs increase risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia
The use of antiepileptic drugs is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and…
Certain Medications for Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Appear Safe During Pregnancy
Anti-tumor necrosis factor medications (anti-TNFs) are effective in controlling chronic inflammatory diseases, but some physicians recommend that their patients discontinue them during pregnancy.
Urinary Incontinence May Have Negative Effects on Sexual Health
In a new BJU International study, women with urinary incontinence reported declines in sexual activity and arousal over the last year, and they expressed increased concern about their…