Bariatric surgery does not increase risk of broken bones
An international study, led by researchers at the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (MRC LEU) at the University of...
Read MoreHow does exercise affect nerve pain?
Exercise helps to alleviate pain related to nerve damage (neuropathic pain) by reducing levels of certain inflammation-promoting factors, suggests an...
Read MoreNICE opens consultation on draft guidance for depth of anaesthesia monitors
Draft guidance from NICE’s Diagnostics Assessment Programme issued for consultation recommends the use of the Bispectral Index (BIS) depth of...
Read MoreJAP Correction
We want to draw your attention to a few mistakes.Article: “Hydrochemistry of Water and the Medically Infused Fluids: Focus on...
Read MoreMidwives and nurse anaesthetists will be trained to perform obstetric surgery and provide critical care for newborn infants in Africa
In an innovative move to counteract the health worker brain drain, urbanisation and loss of doctors through recent armed conflict...
Read MoreMagnets may help prevent rare complication of spinal anaesthesia
A simple technique using local anaesthetic mixed with magnetised “ferrofluids” may provide a new approach to preventing a rare but...
Read MoreNHS productivity challenge would be ‘undoable’ says expert
Asking the NHS to find nearly £50 billion in efficiency savings would be “frankly undoable”, says John Appleby, Chief Economist...
Read MoreQuick, simple test to identify patients who will not respond to the painkiller tramadol
French researchers have found a way to quickly identify the 5-10% of patients in whom the commonly used painkiller, tramadol,...
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