Cardiology
Some heart attack patients may not benefit from beta blockers
New research challenges established medical practice that all heart attack patients should be on beta blockers.
May 29, 2017
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News tagged with randomised controlled trials
Overweight & Obesity
Study suggests using a mindfulness approach helps weight loss
New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Porto, Portugal (17-20 May) suggests using a mindfulness approach is an effective way to aid weight loss. The study is by Dr Carolyn Dunn, North ...
May 19, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Relaxation techniques better for cancer patients than mindfulness therapy
New research has shown that the use of Mindfulness training in cancer patients can produce negative results to their wellbeing compared to using simple relaxation techniques.
May 11, 2017
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Neuroscience
Active video gaming is good for brain health and memory, finds study
Video games which involve physical activity significantly boost our brain health as we get older, according to new research led by University of Manchester experts.
May 3, 2017
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Pediatrics
'Quick wee' technique to quickly acquire urine samples from infants
Getting a urine sample from a very young child may be as simple as gently rubbing their stomach with cold, wet gauze, an Australian study has shown.
Apr 10, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Eight diet myths—busted
With almost half the adult population trying to lose weight - it's time to bust some diet myths that just won't go away. Here's eight we've been asked about lately.
Apr 4, 2017
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Neuroscience
Study suggests prescribing of baclofen for alcohol dependence 'should be reconsidered'
The drug baclofen has received high visibility as a possible breakthrough treatment for alcohol dependence. Now a new randomised controlled trial from the University of Amsterdam found no evidence for the usefulness of high-dose ...
Nov 30, 2016
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Surgery
Traditional surgery style worthwhile, says piles trial
Results of a five year trial on haemorrhoids (commonly known as piles), jointly sponsored by NHS Highland and the University of Aberdeen, have this week been published in The Lancet, one of the world's oldest and best known ...
Oct 10, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Feel-good research to help children with altered appearance
In a society that worships the body beautiful, life can be tough for children whose appearance has been altered by burns, trauma, illness or genetic conditions.
Sep 22, 2016
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Health
Increasing nursing mothers' vitamin D levels may benefit babies
New research from the University of Otago has found that giving breastfeeding mothers monthly high-dose vitamin D supplements may be a possible way to improve their babies' vitamin D status.
Aug 30, 2016
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