Nebivolol prevents anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity
Nebivolol prevents anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2016 today by Professor Mirela Cleopatra Tomescu, a cardiologist at Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy,…
Activity tracker uses heart rate to personalise amount of exercise needed to prevent death
A novel activity tracker has been developed that uses heart rate data to personalise the amount of exercise needed to reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease….
Internet and mobile devices prompt positive lifestyle changes
When guided by internet programs or mobile devices, people can become more physically active, eat better, lose a little weight and reduce tobacco and alcohol use. Most studies…
ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias launched
European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias are published online in European Heart Journal and on the ESC Website.Cardiovascular…
Persistent childbirth pain increases risk of postnatal depression
New research presented at this year’s World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) in Hong Kong (28 Aug-2 Sept) shows that women who experience persistent childbirth pain are more likely…