Weeks shy of the annual European Society of Cardiology Congress, new data from the United States shed light on the importance of cardiovascular prevention.
A recent survey of Europeans with gout offers a startling reminder that stigma can have real medical consequences.
The United Kingdom’s Brexit saga has captured the attention of the world. But it’s also sparked concerns among British patients, researchers and health care advocates, who are asking: How will health research and innovation fare after the UK severs ties with the European Union? Research on cardiovascular disease provides an apt example. According to the … Continued
For the first time in 50 years, heart disease-related deaths in the United Kingdom are mounting. The likely cause? Health disparities and uncontrolled risk factors. The British Heart Foundation reports that 42,384 people under age 75 died from heart-related diseases in 2017. That’s up four percent from 2014. Before that, heart disease-related death rates were … Continued
When it comes to shared medical decision-making, European patients with rheumatoid arthritis are open to ideas. A recent patient questionnaire from the European Alliance for Patient Access revealed that patients don’t always find it easy to talk with their doctor or nurse about their symptoms, treatment and quality of life with rheumatoid arthritis. And … Continued
Central and South American governments should consider new policies that support innovation in health care and improve patient access, according to results from a survey recently conducted by the Global Alliance for Patient Access.
Según los resultados de una encuesta realizada recientemente por la Alianza Global para el Acceso de Pacientes, los gobiernos de América Central y América del Sur deben considerar nuevas políticas que apoyen la innovación en la atención médica y mejoren el acceso a los pacientes.
High cholesterol? For most patients, that means starting a statin regimen. But now research suggests that it may be time to embrace a more nuanced approach to lowering LDL levels.
Heart attack and stroke don’t just affect patients across Europe, new research reveals. These cardiovascular events also impact the EU’s national economies – by increasing absenteeism and reducing productivity in workplaces across the region. Productivity Loss & Economic Impact Among patients who returned to work, having a heart attack or stroke was associated with losing … Continued
As the European Union edges toward parliamentary elections, patient advocates have a message for candidates: Prioritise heart health. As outlined in a recently released manifesto from the European Heart Network, a Brussels-based alliance of foundations and associations dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, Members of the European Parliament have the opportunity to support investment … Continued
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Heart Attack, Stroke Data Highlight Value of Prevention
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