Astronaut Kate Rubins transmits unique message to organizers of World Extreme...
Kate Rubins, one of three astronauts aboard the International Space Station, has transmitted a message of support to the organisers of the World Extreme Medicine Conference and Expo, which will be held...
View ArticleGraded aerobic treadmill testing safe, tolerable in young patients with...
Graded aerobic treadmill testing is safe, tolerable, and useful in evaluating and managing cases of sports-related concussion in children and adolescents.
View ArticleNPS MedicineWise introduces new health professional program on ankle and knee...
NPS MedicineWise has this week launched a new health professional program on ankle and knee imaging—developed in conjunction with musculoskeletal experts and in line with RANZCR, Australian...
View ArticleResearch finds no change in patient’s physical activity after hip replacement...
New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) shows that, surprisingly, patients' physical activity does not increase following hip replacement surgery.
View ArticleSix pioneering French companies to exhibit in innovation zone at Medica 2016
In a global market worth almost €200 billion (around £173 billion) a year, the medical devices and in vitro diagnostics sector is particularly innovative in France. Across the Channel, the sector is...
View ArticleStudy reports increasing rates of hospital admissions for PD patients
Although treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) is significantly extending the lives of patients, these patients are now being admitted to hospitals at increasing rates.
View ArticleMEDICA and COMPAMED 2016 offer excellent platform for global business...
Once again, the world’s biggest medical trade fair MEDICA and the leading international supplier trade fair COMPAMED, which take place in Düsseldorf, have provided a powerful stimulus for the...
View ArticleUL researchers secure funding for new cystic fibrosis device
A medical device for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) sufferers which lessens their exposure to infections resulting in fewer doctors’ visits, reduced antibiotic usage and shorter hospital stays, is expected to be...
View ArticleStudy shows effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training for prevention of...
Researchers, including several University of Otago academics, have conducted the first trial of pelvic floor muscle training for the prevention of prolapse symptoms in women with early signs of...
View ArticleResearchers find striking differences between countries, age groups in access...
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a progressive muscle disease affecting one in 3800-6300 live male births and leads to ambulatory loss, respiratory problems, cardiomyopathy, and early death of...
View ArticleMediplus develops new silicone pessaries that eliminate clinical risks...
Women who suffer from incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse from obesity, heavy lifting, smoking, chronic constipation or childbirth don’t always need surgery according to a pioneering British medical...
View ArticleAcupuncture improves effectiveness of standard treatment for chronic pain and...
Health specialists at the University of York have found than acupuncture treatment can boost the effectiveness of standard medical care, lessening the severity of chronic pain and depression.
View ArticlePersonally tailored exercises offer relief for patients with lower back pain
Impaired movement control may result in chronic lower back pain. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that the combination of manual therapy and exercise is an excellent way to...
View ArticleOlder people with back pain have 13% increased risk of dying from any cause,...
The 600,000 older Australians who suffer from back pain have a 13 per cent increased risk of dying from any cause, University of Sydney research has found.
View ArticleNew online intervention can be useful weapon to fight against chronic...
A large proportion of patients who have undergone cancer treatment go on to suffer from chronic fatigue. A new online intervention, which uses an activity tracker and a standard smartphone, has brought...
View ArticleJoint efforts may pave way for new, intelligent neuroprosthetics to treat...
Scientists Stéphanie Lacour and Grégoire Courtine of Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland are paving the way for new, intelligent neuroprosthetics that may one day assist...
View ArticleNew app offers support to clinicians on rehabilitation strategies for stroke...
A new, first-of-its-kind app is now available to support clinicians with decisions on best practice rehabilitation strategies for patients with arm impairment due to stroke.
View ArticleStudy uncovers crucial piece into why playing a musical instrument can...
A recent study conducted at Baycrest Health Sciences has uncovered a crucial piece into why playing a musical instrument can help older adults retain their listening skills and ward off age-related...
View ArticleInfant's exploration-exploitation process can help older adults improve...
A motor mechanism that has been attributed primarily to early development in babies and toddlers can also help older adults improve movement accuracy, according to new research from Ben-Gurion...
View ArticleSelf-help intervention may be useful as initial treatment to manage symptoms...
A self-help approach to a graded exercise program, supervised by a specialist physiotherapist, is safe and may reduce fatigue for some people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), according to a new...
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