Archive: 15/07/2015
More than 300 Poles taken ill after designer drug use
Police have detained nine people suspected of trafficking designer drugs after at least 317 Poles fell ill in recent days from taking the psychoactive substances, including dozens who remained hospitalised Wednesday.
Jul 15, 2015
Therapeutic target identified for treatment of spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries cause serious functional deficits, including paraplegia or tetraplegia, depending on the scale of the injury. This is due to degeneration of the spinal pathways that carry nerve signals from the brain ...
Jul 15, 2015
Pneumonia investment doesn't match mortality burden
UK investment in pneumonia research is lacking when compared to spending on influenza and tuberculosis, according to a new study by the University of Southampton and University College London (UCL).
Jul 15, 2015
Improved care and fewer deaths since introduction of NHS hip fracture initiative
Substantial improvements in the care and survival of older people with hip fracture in England have followed the introduction of a collaborative national initiative to tackle the issue, according to a new study published ...
Jul 15, 2015
Medical marijuana laws increase use among juveniles, study says
Juvenile use of marijuana is increasing substantially as more medical marijuana laws pass nationwide.
Jul 15, 2015