Men with belly fat at risk of osteoporosis
Visceral obesity is a risk factor for bone loss and decreased bone strength in men, according to a study presented...
Read MoreMaking mice move more
Pioneering oral drug for spinal cord injury improves movement in mice An experimental oral drug given to mice after a...
Read MoreRCS onboard with new revalidation assessments
RCS President Professor Norman Williams has welcomed the official start of the revalidation of doctors as good news in a...
Read MoreShellfish inspires new surgical glue
Mussels have been used to helpdevelop an adhesive with numerous benefits in surgery Mussels can be a mouthwatering meal, but...
Read MoreNew biomaterial helps knee cartilage repair
In a small study, researchers reported increased healthy tissue growth after surgical repair of damaged cartilage if they put a...
Read MoreQuitting smoking helps with back pain
Patients with severe back pain who stop smoking report less pain than patients who continue For years, research has shown...
Read MoreVitamin D does not reduce knee pain
In a two-year randomised trial, patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis who received vitamin D supplementation did not have a significant...
Read MorePoorer outcomes for obese patients receiving lumbar disc treatment
While obese patients are more likely to have surgical treatment for lumbar disc herniation than non-obese patients, obesity increases operative...
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