Archive: 28/04/2016
Hospital self-harm cases have steadily risen among men in England since 2008
The number of hospital cases of self-inflicted harm, such as cutting and overdosing on prescription meds, has risen steadily since 2008 in England among men, reveals research published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Apr 28, 2016
Metal hip replacements implanted since 2006 more prone to failure
Metal on metal hip replacements implanted since 2006 are more prone to failure and the need for further surgery, finds research looking at revision rates at one hospital trust for the DePuy Pinnacle device, and published ...
Apr 28, 2016
Massachusetts Senate approves under-21 ban on tobacco sales
The Massachusetts Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to raise the minimum age for purchasing cigarettes and other tobacco products across the state, which could make it the second to raise its threshold to 21 years old.
Apr 28, 2016