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Fibrates

Fibrates

Fibrates are a class of lipid-lowering drugs used to treat hypercholesterolaemia and reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions and heart attack.

22 Feb 2006

Clinical depression

Clinical depression

Clinical depression is a common psychological condition characterised by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, and often also anxiety.

21 Feb 2006

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension or high blood pressure is the leading cause globally of death and disability. It is associated with heart attack and kidney disease.

21 Feb 2006

Influenza (flu)

Influenza (flu)

The flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza virus. Influenza outbreaks are common, particularly during winter months.

21 Feb 2006

Heart attack (myocardial infarction)

Heart attack (myocardial infarction)

Heart attack or myocardial infarction refers to heart damage caused by a lack of blood flow which prevents the heart from getting sufficient oxygen.

21 Feb 2006

Stroke (cerebrovascular accident; CVA)

Stroke (cerebrovascular accident; CVA)

Stroke or cerebrovascular accident may be haemorrhagic when there is bleeding in the brain, or ischaemic when blood does not flow to the brain.

21 Feb 2006

Most common health concerns for the male Australian population

Most common health concerns for the male Australian population

Man health Australian men's health issue, men's health care, male mental health current health issue of men's health issue of men in Australia

17 Feb 2006

Review on using fibrates

Review on using fibrates

A recent review showed that fibrates, drugs used in cholesterol lowering therapy, are less effective for treating hypercholesterolaemia than statins.

14 Feb 2006

Physical Activity with Cardiovascular Disease

Physical Activity with Cardiovascular Disease

Maintaining appropriate levels of physical activity with cardiovascular disease is now thought to be very important. We now know that people who take up regular…

07 Feb 2006