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23/12/2025

23/12/2025

Get your blood pressure checked at least once a year and understand what the numbers mean. Severe high blood pressure combined with symptoms such as chest pain or trouble speaking may be a hypertensive emergency, and you should call 911 immediately.

23/12/2025

When you work out, are you doing too much or not enough? There’s a simple way to know: Your target heart rate

A wearable activity tracker makes it super easy to track your heart rate or take your pulse on the inside of your wrist. If your heart rate is too high, you’re straining. If your heart rate is too low, you may want to push yourself a little harder, especially if you’re trying to lose weight.

23/12/2025

Research has found a strong link between hypertension in children & the effects of uncontrolled hypertension in later life, highlighting the need for early identification and interventions.

Coupled with cases of childhood hypertension increasing globally, prevention strategies & health policy changes are urgently needed.

A new Review discusses the risk factors, diagnosis, & management of paediatric hypertension. Access via the link in comments ⤵️

📊 Figure: Summary of non-pharmacological interventions in the management of paediatric hypertension.

23/12/2025

A new ACC Scientific Statement on the management of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in adults with diabetes adds context to the 2024 ACC/AHA Lower Extremity PAD Guideline and "emphasizes a modern, evidence-based approach to care" starting with screening and advancing through treatment.

The statement, published in and led by Writing Group Chair Sandeep R. Das, MD, MPH, FACC, provides specific evidence-based consensus recommendations for screening, diagnosis and management of PAD in this patient population, which is at higher risk for cardiovascular events and amputations. The authors note that screening for PAD is "reasonable" for asymptomatic adults with diabetes and other risk-enhancing factors like smoking, diabetes duration, foot complications, age (older than 65 years), etc.

Get the details: https://bit.ly/4596FiD

23/12/2025

Tetanus is a devastating neurological infection that remains a major cause of global morbidity and mortality, despite access to vaccines, antitoxin and intensive care.

A Review provides a summary of the causes of tetanus, its clinical features, and management options. Find out more via link in comments 💬

📊 Figure: Clinical features and complications of generalised tetanus.

19/12/2025

is one of the most common forms of , yet many patients struggle to understand what it means and how it affects them. has created a 🆕 patient-friendly infographic to explain what HFpEF is, what it can feel like, and how it’s treated. A companion clinician infographic is also available, highlighting the key challenges in diagnosing and managing HFpEF.

Explore both resources to better support informed conversations and improve care. Learn more ↪️ https://bit.ly/4aZwfua

19/12/2025

Practice these tips for good :

🏋️‍♂️ Exercise regularly
🍲 Eat healthy
😴 Get adequate sleep
🍺 Limit your alcohol intake
🗣 Talk about your feelings

19/12/2025

Ageing is associated with cognitive decline & an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

A Review explores the neuroprotective mechanisms of endurance exercise & highlights the importance of cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy brain ageing. Find out more via the link in comments 💬

👇 Figure: The clinical, tissue, and molecular differences between healthy ageing and accelerated ageing.

17/12/2025