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Can tranexamic acid prevent or slow bleeding in the brain?University of Nottingham | Dr Robert Dineen
Bleeding into the brain can lead to stroke, and subsequent bleeds that continue afterwards put the patient at higher risk of death or disability. Tranexamic acid is a drug that is currently used against bleeding in acute trauma, and it also...
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Government moves ahead with plans to create a smokefree generation
We’ve urged MPs to strongly support a bold new Bill that would prevent the next generation from ever smoking.
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Taking ibuprofen with aspirin after a heart attack could increase risk of bleeding, according to study
Combining anti-clotting medication, such as aspirin, with ibuprofen following a heart attack could increase the risk of bleeding and further heart events, according to research.
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Can our genes predict the best drug combinations to prevent heart disease?University College London | Dr Amand Floriaan Schmidt
A variety of different drugs are used to help prevent heart attacks and strokes, and they work in different ways. For example, by reducing cholesterol or decreasing blood pressure. Although these drugs are often prescribed together, the saf...
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Determining the role of fractalkine in the immune response after a heart attackNewcastle University | Professor Helen M Arthur
Our immune system evolved to fight infection and promote wound healing after injury. During a heart attack, injury is caused to the heart muscle by a blocked blood vessel. Though there is no infection immune cells found in the blood respond...
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5 ways to make bread and dough part of a healthy diet
Dough can be the starting point for a vast range of healthy meals and teatime treats, explains Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor. Read more.
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Gene discovery with potential to prevent complications for diabetes
A team of scientists we fund at Queen’s University, Belfast, have discovered a gene that increases the risk of blood vessel damage in people with diabetes.
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Get in shape for surgery: 5 ways to have the best chance of recovery
Discover 5 things you can do to prepare for surgery and recover as quickly and well as possible.
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How to keep platelets under control and prevent inappropriate activation in diseaseKing's College London | Dr Kalwant S Authi
Platelets are a type of cell in our blood that are very important for stopping bleeding after an injury. Damage to blood vessels triggers a rapid series of signalling events which activates platelets, causing them to stick together and f...
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BHF and PureGym announce partnership to inspire a healthier nation
BHF and PureGym announce a three-year partnership which aims to raise £5 million for research into heart and circulatory diseases whilst making a genuine difference to the health of the nation, both today and in the future.