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Dec 10, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Bruce Arroll

+Practice In print GOODFELLOW GEMS European definition of resistant hypertension [Image: Julia Taubitz on Unsplash] Goodfellow Gems #231 According to the 2024 European Society of Cardiology guidelines, hypertension is defined as resistant when treatment – including appropriate lifestyle Oops, please login or sign up to read more. LOGIN SUBSCRIBE References McEvoy JW, McCarthy CP, Bruno RM, et al.

Nov 19, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Simon Maude |Bruce Arroll |Zahra Shahtahmasebi

+News Info pack reduces ‘triple whammy’ drugs risk Researcher and specialist GP Sharon Leitch and colleagues studied how an information pack can reduce the risk of medication harm [Image: Supplied] ESSENTIALS  Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be harmful for patients on certain blood pressure-lowering medications. , READ MORE Oops, please login or sign up to read more. LOGIN SUBSCRIBE References 1. Leitch S, Zeng J, Smith A, et al.

Nov 19, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Bruce Arroll

+Practice GOODFELLOW GEMS New European blood pressure target advice [Image: Julia Taubitz on Unsplash] Goodfellow Gems #230 A major change in the 2024 European Society of Cardiology guidelines is the recommendation to pursue a target systolic blood pressure of 120–129mmHg a Oops, please login or sign up to read more. LOGIN SUBSCRIBE References McEvoy JW, McCarthy CP, Bruno RM, et al. 2024 ESC guidelines for the management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension.

Nov 12, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Bruce Arroll |Zach Thompson |Stephanie Ockhuysen

+News More potent medicinal cannabis products being prescribed: Study Massey University public health researcher Marta Rychert [Image: Supplied] ESSENTIALS The quarterly supply of medicinal cannabis products has increased fourteenfold since the implementation of the Medicinal Cannabis , READ MORE Oops, please login or sign up to read more. LOGIN SUBSCRIBE Related Articles

Nov 12, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Bruce Arroll

Cameron Schauer and Jason Robertson describe the symptoms, aetiology, subtypes and consequences of reflux. They also discuss the investigations used for diagnosis, investigating those with alarm features and evaluating success of treatment. Finally, they examine multimodal treatment, including lifestyle, pharmacological and surgical interventions