Prediction of falls among the elderly at risk – Part II
Melanie Ng BSc Physiotherapy, SRP Physiotherapist
Disruptions to sleep patterns lead to an increased risk of suicides
The link between sleep problems and suicidal thoughts and behaviours is made starkly clear in new research from The University of Manchester, published in the BMJ Open.In this…
The diversity of Occupational Therapy Services for older persons in Malta
by Antoinette Laferla Dip Ger Dip OT Assistant Principal Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy Department St Vincent de Paul Residence
Diets avoiding Dry-Cooked foods can protect against diabetes
Simple changes in how we cook could go a long way towards preventing diabetes, say researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. A new randomized…
Recommended blood pressure targets for diabetes are being challenged
The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare recently raised the recommended target blood pressure for patients with diabetes. This may lead to more patients suffering from stroke…