Mark Woodward

Jan 16, 2025 | heart.bmj.com | Paul Welsh |Dorien M Kimenai |Mark Woodward

AbstractBackground The Assessing cardiovascular risk using Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (ASSIGN) risk score, developed in 2006, is used in Scotland for estimating the 10-year risk of first atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Rates of ASCVD are decreasing, and an update is required. This study aimed to recalibrate ASSIGN (V.2.0) using contemporary data and to compare recalibration with other potential approaches for updating the risk score.

Mar 8, 2024 | dom-pubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Bjorn Eliasson |Naveed Sattar |Katie Harris |Mark Woodward

1 INTRODUCTION Individuals with type 1 diabetes have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD, defined as myocardial infarction, stroke and fatal CVD) compared to the general population, with risks elevated 2.3-fold in women and threefold in men.1, 2 The first signs of accelerated vascular harm have been shown to already appear during adolescence in individuals with type 1 diabetes.3 Efforts to mitigate risk factor exposure, including glycaemic control, should ideally start...

Oct 3, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Lawrence J. Appel |Morgan E. Grams |Mark Woodward |Katie Harris

Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate, Albuminuria, and Adverse Outcomes: An Individual-Participant Data Meta-Analysis Reported Awareness and Adoption of 2021 eGFR Equations Among US Clinical Laboratories, March 2022 Jonathan R. Genzen, MD, PhD; Rhona J. Souers, MS; Lauren N. Pearson, DO, MPH; David M. Manthei, MD, PhD; Allison B. Chambliss, PhD; Zahra Shajani-Yi, PhD; W.

May 8, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Rachel Buckley |Jessica Gong |Mark Woodward

A Call to Action to Address Sex Differences in Alzheimer Disease Clinical Trials Historically, scientific findings from male in vitro and in vivo models have formed the standard of medical knowledge. This approach, exacerbated by low female representation in medical research and a dearth of studies investigating sex differences, has led to substantial public health, clinical, and humanitarian implications, as well as economic consequences.

Apr 30, 2023 | goulburnpost.com.au | Mark Woodward

On Sunday, April 30, the Goulburn Workers Indoor Bowls Club hosted a fun day of indoor bowls and welcomed Young Indoor Bowls clubs to join in the competition. The event began at 10am and went on until 3pm. The players had a great time playing against each other and enjoyed the friendly competition. At the end of the day, the team consisting of Mark, Skiper, Tina, Teresa, and Libby emerged as the winners with a total of 33 points. They played exceptionally well and managed to secure their victory.