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

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...

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15 February 2013

Making mice move more

Pioneering oral drug for spinal cord injury improves movement in mice An experimental oral drug given to mice after a...

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15 February 2013

RCS 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...

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15 February 2013

Shellfish inspires new surgical glue

Mussels have been used to helpdevelop an adhesive with numerous benefits in surgery Mussels can be a mouthwatering meal, but...

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15 February 2013

New 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...

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