TheSynapse Interviews – Research for non Researchers – sampling methods
One of the fist things that need to be considering when embarking on any research project is to ensure that the data is really representative of the population…
Interrupting sitting time improves blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes
A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) suggests that a ‘Sit Less’ intervention – breaking sitting with…
Benefits of daily aspirin outweigh risk to stomach
Stomach bleeds caused by aspirin are considerably less serious than the spontaneous bleeds that can occur in people not taking the drug, concludes a study led by Cardiff…
Even mildly excessive body iron stores increase the risk of type 2 diabetes
Even mildly elevated body iron contributes to the prevalence and incidence of type 2 diabetes, according to research from the University of Eastern Finland. Excess body iron accumulation…
Clinic readings may underestimate blood pressure during daily activities
24-hour ambulatory, or around-the-clock monitoring, during daily activities revealed undetected high blood pressure among otherwise healthy adults who had normal readings in the clinic. Healthcare providers should be…