Tag: medication management
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How to keep your heart healthy in winter: Cold weather safety tips
Why winter can put extra strain on the heart Winter isn’t just about snow and cozy fires. Cold air causes blood vessels to narrow, which can raise blood pressure and make the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body. For people with existing heart conditions or high cardiovascular risk, the colder months can…
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World Diabetes Day: Queenslanders Encouraged to Visit Community Pharmacists for Support
World Diabetes Day: A Queensland Call to Action World Diabetes Day serves as a timely reminder for Queenslanders to engage with their community pharmacies for practical support in managing and preventing type 2 diabetes. In Australia, more than 1.2 million people live with type 2 diabetes, and about 125 new cases are diagnosed daily. While…
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Millions Taking Beta-Blockers After Heart Attacks with Little Effect
A recent study published on Saturday by the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research has uncovered a crucial issue affecting millions of individuals recovering from heart attacks worldwide. The findings indicate that a significant number of patients are prescribed beta-blockers, yet these medications might be providing minimal benefits in their recovery process. Beta-blockers, a class…