Substantial variations in referrals for advanced heart failure therapies across UK and Ireland

No obvious link to geographical location or social deprivation to explain variations Women less likely to be referred for life prolonging therapies than men Substantial variations in referrals for advanced heart failure therapies are apparent across the UK and Ireland, with no obvious link to geographical location or social deprivation ...

2026-05-29T14:17:27+01:002 June 2026|Open Heart, Press release|

Combined exercise and HIIT linked to significant falls in blood pressure over 24 H

But aerobic exercise most consistently linked to drop in high blood pressure at any time Evidence for non-conventional training such as recreational sport or pilates is more limited, pooled data analysis shows Aerobic and resistance training combined, and high intensity interval training (HIIT), are associated with significant reductions in blood ...

2026-05-12T16:07:00+01:0013 May 2026|British Journal of Sports Medicine, Press release|

AI assisted tool linked to improved stroke care and outcomes

Offers a more efficient and scalable method for improving stroke care and prognosis, say researchers A clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse scans after a stroke alongside treatment recommendations is associated with better quality care and long term outcomes for patients compared with usual care, ...

2026-03-23T11:51:06+00:0023 March 2026|Press release, The BMJ|

Stimulating international research dialogue on SGLT2 inhibitors and immune risk

The BMJ research: sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and risk of autoimmune rheumatic diseases In October 2025, The BMJ published the first nationwide population based cohort study to examine the association between sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and risk of autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs). Drawing on data from more than ...

2026-05-26T12:46:01+01:0027 February 2026|Corporate announcement, Our impact, The BMJ|
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