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NPA survey finds widespread aspirin shortages
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NPA survey finds widespread shortage of aspirin, pharmacists rationing supplies

Dispersible aspirin is prescribed for patients with a history of strokes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease and diabetes

70 more pharmacies to provide cholesterol test results in 7 minutes
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70 more pharmacies to provide cholesterol test results in 7 minutes

The project is run by the St Bartholomew’s Hospital

NHS stroke specialist shortage UK
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Doctors warn NHS stroke specialist shortage is costing lives

Nearly 100,000 people across the UK suffer from stroke annually, out of which 10,000 to 20,000 died or are severely disabled

Brits consume high levels of salt
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Brits consume high levels of salt: Study

The BHF is urging the government to ensure that the reduction of salt intake is included in its upcoming Healthy Food Standard

AI stroke diagnosis NHS
Technology & Digital Health

Cutting-edge AI support speeds up recovery for stroke patients

The landmark analysis was published in The Lancet Digital Health

NHS to add menopause screening in health assessments
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NHS to add menopause screening in health assessments

Usual NHS health checks include identifying heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney problems, etc.

UK air pollution heart failure study
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Polluted air puts millions in UK at risk of heart failure, study warns

People living in the UK’s highly air polluted regions have high risks of heart failure as well as stroke

Novo Nordisk to highlight cardiovascular benefits of Wegovy, Ozempic at cardiology event
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Novo Nordisk to highlight cardiovascular benefits of Wegovy, Ozempic at cardiology event

New data will also include perspectives on the role of inflammation in a condition called atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease