1 March 2013

Stop time on chronic pain

Researchers have developed a way to delay the rise of neuropathic pain, a chronic form of pain that arises from...

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1 March 2013

Sepsis susceptibility

Variations in what is called the NFκB gene could play an important role in helping to determine the survival rate...

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1 March 2013

Bleeding heart surgery

Human fibrinogen concentrate restores clotting ability and can significantly reduce the need for blood transfusion when given as an intra-operative,...

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15 February 2013

New spinal technologies and devices on the up

Medical companies bend over backwards to meet demand for advanced spinal surgery devices The market for spinal surgery devices is...

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15 February 2013

Joint market set to surge ahead

Innovative surgery and devices see hip and knee reconstructive surgery take steps forward The joint reconstruction market is standing up...

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20 December 2012

Natural anaesthetic in honeybee bite could be used in human medicine

Researchers have discovered that honeybees can bite as well as sting and that the bite contains a natural anaesthetic. The...

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20 December 2012

BOTOX injections proven to reduce chronic neck and cervical muscle pain

A new study reveals Botulinum toxin type A (BOTOX) injections significantly improve pain and quality of life in people with...

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20 December 2012

Muscle relaxants linked with increased risk of breathing problems after surgery

Muscle relaxants given to millions of patients during general anaesthesia are associated with an increased risk of serious breathing problems...

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