TheSynapse eNews - 10th Febuary 2017

Welcome to another edition of TheSynapse eNews. This is a roundup of news published over the last week 

In this elearning interview, Dr Alexander Borg, Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in Cardiovascular Imaging, clarifies the standard definition of hypertension, how best to approach a new diagnosis of hypertension and what first-line therapeutic modalities are currently indicated.  Read more...

• Eating Whole Grains Led to Modest Improvements in Gut Microbiota and Immune Response
• Give Your Heart a Healthy Valentine’s Day Gift
• Calcified Plaque Raises Heart Disease Risk for Younger Adults
• A new study confirms: pregnant women should avoid liquorice
• Number of children emerging as cardiovascular risk factor for both parents
• Salicylic acid promotes nasal mucosa colonization by Staphylococcus aureus
• E-cigarettes safer than smoking says long-term study
• Easier to let go – can depression help people deal with life?
• HPV vs Pap Test for Cervical Cancer Screening: Strong Evidence Calls for New Protocols, Say Experts