Clinical news

High muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness associated with lower mortality risk in patients with cancer

Headache disorder may be linked with suicide risk

Correction

More evidence that menopause before age 45 years is linked with CVD

Lisdexamfetamine may be helpful in treating methamphetamine dependence

Childhood-onset heart disease: new partnership

Montelukast TGA safety alert

Moderate mitral regurgitation: study recommends proactive follow up

Birth and pregnancy complications may be linked to risk of neurological disorders

Doxy-PEP: population-wide benefits shown in protecting against STIs

Colchicine for gout: beneficial heart effects seen when used with urate-lowering therapy

Frailty trajectories precede dementia by several years

Mandatory salt targets a likely cost-effective strategy in CVD and CKD prevention

Is asthma risk increased in women with later age of menopause?

Hypertension treatment costs in Australia

Dienogest PBS listed for endometriosis

New study finds paternal metformin use not linked to neonatal congenital malformations

Vitamin K2 may be effective and safe for nocturnal leg cramps

Magnitude of cardiac events in patients receiving chemotherapy highlighted

Preventing and managing UTIs: many gaps remain in evidence base

Some triptans more effective for acute migraine than newer drugs, finds study

Proposed World Falls Guidelines modifications may better identify older people at risk

Premature ovarian insufficiency may increase severe autoimmune disease risk

Asthma-related deaths back to pre-pandemic levels

WHO lists endemic pathogens in need of vaccines