Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is at endemic levels worldwide and is currently the leading cause of death among both men and women. Heart attacks in women account for one-third of deaths globally.¹ In this modern age of medicine, women have worse outcomes and a higher mortality risk than men. This multifactorial...

Any discussion on lipids generally comes down to one question: “Do I need to start a lipid-lowering therapy to lower my patient’s risk of a cardiovascular event?”

Lifestyle measures are recommended for all patients, and if a secondary cause is identified for elevated lipids that should be addressed first....

The National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services is due to report later this year. This review was established “to achieve optimal patient outcomes at population level with particular emphasis on safety, quality and sustainability of the services that patients receive by establishing the need for an optimal...

Schizophrenia is a disorder characterised by abnormal thought processes, along with disturbances in behaviour, mood and perception of reality. It usually presents during adolescence or young adulthood (16-30 years) with men reaching a peak vulnerability somewhat earlier (age 16-25) than females (age 25-30), and...