Osteoarthritis: How stimulating the muscles with electricity may help manage the condition
An estimated 595 million people globally are living with osteoarthritis. This makes it one of the leading causes of pain and disability.
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Allied health news
What is frozen shoulder? And will I need surgery?
Frozen shoulder can make simple tasks—such as lifting your arm, sleeping on your side, getting out of bed, putting on a bra, driving or playing with your kids—painful and challenging.
May 11, 2026
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Brain-controlled hearing system isolates one speaker in noisy settings, first human tests show
Scientists at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute have the first direct evidence from human studies that brain-controlled hearing technology can help people single out a voice in a crowd. These early findings suggest ...
May 11, 2026
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Australia has the world's highest rate of ACL reconstruction surgery—rehab may be just as good
If you've ever watched a game of Australian rules football, rugby league or basketball, you've probably seen it happen: a player lands awkwardly, grabs their knee, and doesn't get back up.
May 10, 2026
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New tool measures whether lactating mothers' psychological needs are being met
A UH nursing researcher has developed the Lactation Psychological Needs Scale, providing a new way to measure the psychological experience of breastfeeding.
May 9, 2026
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'Decision fatigue' could be hurting your health. A nutritionist explains
You're standing in a supermarket aisle, weighing up whether to buy a microwave meal or a bunch of fresh carrots. We all know making healthy eating choices can be tough. That's especially true if you are hungry, or have a ...
May 9, 2026
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New study shows physicians are changing their reasons for leaving clinical practice early
A study published in The Permanente Journal sheds light on what's driving physicians to leave clinical practice early—and how those reasons are shifting. Researchers from the American Medical Association (AMA) analyzed survey ...
May 7, 2026
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HHS' healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
Complaints about hospital food are certainly not new, and Jell-O and fruit juice are often the butt of related jokes. But the Trump administration has recently upped the ante.
May 6, 2026
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Even in Japan, robots are a long way from being fully fledged caregivers—here's why
The robot pauses at the edge of the room as an engineer checks its sensors. Then, with a soft mechanical hum, this humanoid machine begins to move. It lifts a mannequin from a bed, slowly and carefully. The engineers hold ...
May 6, 2026
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Need to see a psychologist? How to find one that's right for you
After weeks (or months) of putting it off, you book a longer appointment with your GP to talk about your mental health. You explain that you've been feeling low, anxious and overwhelmed. They suggest seeing a psychologist. ...
May 6, 2026
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