Osteoporosis Screening and Treatment Fall Short for Women with Hip Fractures
It’s important to identify and treat osteoporosis following hip fracture, but a large study found low rates of assessment and treatment in postmenopausal women who had suffered a…
Benefits of physical activity may outweigh impact of obesity on cardiovascular disease
The benefits of physical activity may outweigh the impact of overweight and obesity on cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and elderly people, according to research published today in the…
Experts ask: can cannabis be made safer?
As cannabis laws become liberalised in many countries, experts writing in The Lancet Psychiatry argue that there is an urgent need to explore how cannabis use can be…
Meningococcal B vaccination: a novel approach
Published Ahead of Print Prof. Simon Attard Montalto
Deep brain stimulation for patients with chronic anorexia is safe and might improve weight and mental health
Small study in 16 people suggests technique is safe and might help improve mood, anxiety and wellbeing, while increasing weight. Deep brain stimulation might alter the brain circuits…