Archive: 09/06/2015
For safer care, simple steps yield substantial improvements in colorectal surgery
Simple steps that include the consistent use of experienced medical teams for a single type of surgery, preemptive antibiotics before the procedure, less reliance on potent opioids during recovery and urging patients to get ...
Jun 9, 2015
Mean light timing may influence body mass index and body fat
A new study suggests that the timing of exposure to moderate levels of light may influence body mass index (BMI) and body fat.
Jun 9, 2015
Sweden gets cheeky in safe sex toilet campaign
Swedish health care authorities are warning young travellers this summer against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) by posting cheeky messages on airport toilet seats, a project leader said on Tuesday.
Jun 9, 2015
Stem cell discovery paves way for targeted treatment for osteoarthritis
Scientists at the University of York have made a significant advance that could make cell-based treatments for arthritis less of a lottery.
Jun 9, 2015
Current BMI tests underestimate obesity in teens with disabilities
New approaches, based on body mass index (BMI) or other simple measures, are needed to improve assessment of obesity in adolescents with physical disabilities, reports a paper in the American Journal of Physical Medicine ...
Jun 9, 2015