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Syncope is a sudden, but brief loss of consciousness caused by inadequate perfusion to the brain. It is typically characterised by a loss of postural tone, and a spontaneous return to baseline neurological function and usually requiring no resuscitative efforts.

Diabetes increases the risk of frailty through inducing sarcopenia or muscle mass loss. Prevention programmes in the pre-frail state through exercise training, nutrition and glycaemic control may delay or prevent the development of frailty.

Sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are associated with lower rates of death and hospitalisation for heart failure when used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes

Atrial fibrillation affects more than 2.4% of the population. AF-related stroke is a major cause of physical and cognitive disability, and mortality. This article summarises the current recommendations and suggested strategies for AF screening in the general population.

Sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages are needed to reduce adverse reactions in women, according to a position paper from the European Society of Cardiology published in the European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy.

A survey of nearly 2,000 adults by PharmacyOutlet.co.uk has revealed that many Brits are refusing to seek medical advice for many common, but potentially embarrassing, problems.

People living with any of the three biggest risk factors for heart disease €“ high cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes €“ we're found to have an increased chance of survival if they were married, researchers from the Aston School of Medicine have found.

Preliminary data from two studies suggest that mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnoea is associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension and diabetes.

Offering a drug up-front with standard hormone treatment extends survival in men whose prostate cancer has spread, according to results from a late stage clinical trial.

The prevalence of both dementia and diabetes is rising as people are living for longer. It is estimated that 800,000 people in the UK have dementia, making up to 64% of those living in care homes.

Brodalumab, a novel biologic treatment for adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, has been granted a positive opinion from the European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), LEO Pharma has said.

The older patient with diabetes is more prone to having hypoglycaemia. Yet the IDF estimates that over half the population of people with diabetes do not know that they have it.

Older people with type 2 diabetes who are functionally independent should be managed following NICE guidelines.

This review article investigates the relationship between diabetes and dementia, the impact one condition has on the other and explores the best practical management plans to maximise the safety and benefits of diabetes treatments.

The British Society for Rheumatology has updated its clinical guideline on the management of gout.