Back pain improves in first six weeks but lingering effects at one year, reports study
For people receiving health care for acute and persistent low-back pain, symptoms will improve significantly in the first six weeks,...
Read MoreNew York scientist grows bone from human embryonic stem cells
Dr. Darja Marolt, an Investigator at The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Laboratory, is lead author on a study...
Read MoreTreatment with bisphosphonates associated with increased risk of atypical femoral fractures
Treatment with bisphosphonate therapy appears to be associated with an increased risk of atypical fractures of the femur, according to...
Read MoreStudy finds inflammasome impacts lung injury in patients who receive mechanical ventilation
Mechanical ventilation is often lifesaving, but can also initiate or aggravate lung injury. A new study in Anesthesiology examined the...
Read MorePain relief app for mothers-to-be launched on Smartphones and tablets in 35 languages
The Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association (OAA) at its annual national conference this week is launching a new Smartphone and tablet application...
Read MorePoor evidence for non-drug approaches in labour
There is better evidence for the effectiveness of drug-based approaches for relieving labour pains than non-drug approaches. These are the...
Read MoreNew data finds musical benefit for patients undergoing minor surgery
Playing music in the operating theatre reduces anxiety and could improve healing time for the millions of patients who undergo...
Read MorePain relief through distraction – it’s not all in your head
Mental distractions make pain easier to take, and those pain-relieving effects aren’t just in your head, according to a report...
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