RioMed latest news http://www.riomed.com Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:08:33 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.riomed.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.riomed.com RioMed latest news http://www.riomed.com/latest/diabetes-care-improves-but-patients-still-missing-out-on-key-tests.html NICE recommends 9 key tests for diabetes care. However according to the latest figures from the National Diabetes Audit, thousands are still missing out on the essential tests. These tests include measurements of weight, blood pressure, smoking status, a marker for blood glucose called HbA1c, urinary albumin, serum creatinine, cholesterol,... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:17:59 +0100 http://www.riomed.com/latest/patient-communication-leads-to-healthier-outcomes.html According to a study published in the July edition of Health Affairs, diabetic and hypertensive patients who exchanged emails with their physicians benefited from healthier outcomes. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:30:19 +0100 http://www.riomed.com/latest/nice-s-aims-to-improve-patient-care-for-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease.html An estimated 3 million people in the UK suffer breathlessness, a long-term cough or other symptoms caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But only around 900,000 are ever diagnosed - and most people don’t know they have the condition until they are in their fifties. Early diagnosis could help... Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:46:29 +0100 http://www.riomed.com/latest/more-arthritis-drugs-to-be-made-available-on-the-nhs.html There are an estimated 580,000 people in England and Wales with rheumatoid arthritis. Approximately 87,000 of them suffer from the disease severely. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:52:51 +0100 http://www.riomed.com/latest/new-who-guidelines-to-improve-use-of-medicines-for-children.html In 2007, WHO celebrated the 30th anniversary of the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. After reviewing the progress over the years gone by, it was noted that there was a need for more medicines specifically developed and tested for use in children. In December of that same year, the... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:00:38 +0100 http://www.riomed.com/latest/national-cardiovascular-health-policy-2010-2019.html Cardiovascular disease remains the most common cause of death in Ireland, currently accounting for one third of all deaths and one in five premature deaths. On Thursday 10th June 2010, the Department of Health and Children launched the National Cardiovascular Health Policy 2010-2019, entitled 'Changing Cardiovascular Health'. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:01:12 +0100 http://www.riomed.com/latest/world-blood-donor-day.html The World Health Organization (WHO) has pronounced June 14th World Blood Donor Day. The 2010 global campaign focuses on young donors, with the slogan “New Blood for the New World”. In the hopes of obtaining the safest blood possible for use wherever it is needed, a new generation of voluntary... Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:39:14 +0100 http://www.riomed.com/latest/electronic-records-speed-up-chlamydia-treatment.html “The longer a sexually transmitted infection goes untreated, the more risk there is of onward transmission and of clinical complications. Appropriate use of technology greatly improves our ability to treat patients rapidly, and we should strive to use all available methods, for the good of our patients and the betterment... Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:32:41 +0100 http://www.riomed.com/latest/the-cre-and-management-of-osteoarthritis-in-adults.html According to NICE, treatment and care should take into account patients’ needs and preferences. People with osteoarthritis should have the opportunity to make informed decisions about their care and treatment, in partnership with their healthcare professionals. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:51:58 +0100 http://www.riomed.com/latest/involving-patients-in-decisions-about-prescribed-medicines-and-supporting-adherence.html Between one third and one half of all medicines prescribed for long term conditions are not taken as recommended. It is however extremely important that patients adhere to prescribers’ recommendations in order to maximize benefits and improve overall health. Wed, 26 May 2010 09:50:07 +0100