Archive: 19/03/2018
Young at wrong end of deprivation gap, finds study
The under thirties have endured most the marked increase in relative deprivation of any age group in England, according to a 11-year study of data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
Mar 19, 2018
Custom-made foot orthoses appear to be no better than over-the-counter insoles or other treatments
Foot orthoses specifically moulded to help people with plantar heel pain appear to be no more effective than cheaper over-the-counter insoles or other treatments, suggests a study published in the British Journal of Sports ...
Mar 19, 2018
Surgeries employing GPs with additional training in complementary medicine appear less likely to pre
Use of complementary/alternative medicine may help reduce over prescribing of antibiotics
Mar 19, 2018
Canada looks to restrict sweet alcoholic drinks after teen dies
Canada's food and drug officials were directed on Monday to look at ways of restricting the sale of highly sweetened alcoholic beverages following the death of a Quebec teen who consumed a few cans.
Mar 19, 2018
Team tests ultrasound as way to enhance cancer drug delivery
For decades, ultrasound has been used to image organs such as the heart and kidneys, check blood flow, monitor the development of fetuses, reduce pain and even break up kidney stones.
Mar 19, 2018