Risk factors identified for patients undergoing knee replacements
In the largest study of its kind, researchers from the Musculoskeletal Research Unit at the University of Bristol have identified the most important risk factors for developing severe…
The pressure to prescribe: Antibiotic stewardship in the outpatient setting
Outpatient healthcare providers inappropriately prescribed antibiotics to 40 percent of patients in a major Veterans Affairs healthcare system, a higher figure than in previous studies examining outpatient antibiotic…
Testosterone and cortisol modulate the effects of empathy on aggression in children
Researchers at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country explore the psychobiological mechanisms that may exist behind aggressive behaviour in children
Large Clinical Trial Finds Statins Safe and Likely Effective for Preventing Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Results from a large clinical trial indicate that patients with rheumatoid arthritis are likely to experience the same level of cardiovascular benefits from statins as other individuals, without…
New study reveals ‘silence’ around suicide in young people
Mental health professionals treating children and young people with suicidal feelings should refer to ‘suicide’ explicitly to ensure they feel listened to, according to new research.