Researchers to conduct review of previous studies on health and safety...
A team of researchers are to examine whether learning about injury prevention in school really can help to prevent a distressing trip to the A&E department for children and their parents.
View ArticleGP consultations: an interview with Associate Professor Helena Britt,...
Well it hasn’t varied at all over the last 15 years, which I find pretty amazing because we’ve been through a lot of changes in general practice. Yet, the average length of consultation, as measured...
View ArticleStudy investigates how cancer cells 'hijack' platelets
A new research study has investigated how cancer cells 'hijack' blood cells known as platelets, enabling cancer to spread around the body and promoting the growth of new tumours, it was reported today...
View ArticleLower back pain and spinal cancer: an interview with Dr Nicholas Henschke,...
While lower back pain is a common condition around the world, in only a very small proportion of people – less than 5% - will this be caused by a serious problem such as fracture, infection, or tumour.
View ArticleNew tool can help improve ultrasound treatment for soft tissue injuries
A new tool developed at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the UK's National Measurement Institute, could help improve the quality of ultrasound treatment for soft tissue injuries such as muscle...
View ArticleManchester study gives full picture of falls in people with rheumatoid arthritis
One in three people with rheumatoid arthritis, regardless of their age, will fall once or more times a year, according to a new University of Manchester study.
View ArticleStudy to examine ways to improve involvement of mental health service users
A groundbreaking study could help to revolutionise the way in which mental health service users and their carers plan their care.
View ArticleStudy explores overall levels of daily physical activity among teenagers
A study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that the drop in boys' physical activity during the teenage years levels off in early adulthood.
View ArticleWhiplash therapy: an interview with Dr Williamson and Dr Williams, University...
A whiplash injury is a common soft-tissue injury that may result in neck pain and other symptoms like headaches and arm pain.
View ArticleArthritis estimated to cost $33 billion annually to the Canadian economy
Siena Pacheco is five years old, and enjoys swimming and riding her bike. Sheila Stone has a few years on Siena, but she also enjoys swimming and cycling, and the kindergarten teacher insists she still...
View ArticleSaltwater-treatment for cystic fibrosis: an interview with Matthew Allen,...
A group of Australian researchers, back in 2006, noted that there was a link between the severity of cystic fibrosis between sufferers who surfed, and sufferers who did not surf – and obviously...
View ArticleUrbanrehab Pte opens additional physiotherapy clinic
Urbanrehab Pte Ltd, a practice that provides physiotherapy in Singapore as well as a variety of other related services, has just announced the opening of an additional physiotherapy clinic.
View ArticleNew research aims to help improve lives of children affected by cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy could be helped to speak more clearly following research by a University of Strathclyde academic.
View ArticleStudy: Mesenchymal stem cell transplantation may help treat stress urinary...
Vaginal delivery presents the possibility of injury for mothers that can lead to "stress urinary incontinence", a condition affecting from four to 35 percent of women who have had babies via vaginal...
View ArticleSurgery shows first-line potential for stress urinary incontinence
The authors of a head-to-head study say that surgery should be considered as a first-line option for women with stress urinary incontinence, ahead of physiotherapy.
View ArticleMulticomponent training improves strength, power and muscle mass in people...
After doing specific training for 12 weeks, people over the age of 90 improved their strength, power and muscle mass. This was reflected in an increase in their walking speed, a greater capacity to get...
View ArticleSpecific training helps improve strength, power and muscle mass in people...
After doing specific training for 12 weeks, people over the age of 90 improved their strength, power and muscle mass. This was reflected in an increase in their walking speed, a greater capacity to get...
View ArticleMeal replacements and high protein diet can help weight loss maintenance
New research shows that there are several effective strategies available to people wanting to avoid regaining weight after a successful diet. Anti-obesity drugs, meal replacements and a high protein...
View ArticleRevolutionary new treatment for crippling hand conditions
A SELF-EMPLOYED decorator whose crippling hand condition has made it virtually impossible to do the simplest of tasks has had his fingers straightened without the need for surgery, thanks to a...
View ArticleAllianz Worldwide Care's standard plans now include extended healthcare coverage
International private medical insurer Allianz Worldwide Care has announced a number of new benefits and enhancements to its standard healthcare plans, following its recent annual product review.
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