Specific subgroups of patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) experience greater benefit from peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) in terms of reduction in complications, according to a study presented at the Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting 2023, held from April 20 to 22 in Hollywood, Florida. Haoyan Zhong, from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, […]

A first-in-human clinical trial of an experimental oral drug for removing radioactive contaminants from inside the body has begun. The trial is testing the safety, tolerability and processing in the body of escalating doses of the investigational drug product HOPO 14-1 in healthy adults. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, […]

A new study by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, based in Dublin, Ireland, and Sequence Bio, a genomics and precision medicine company based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Canada, has produced the most detailed genetic analysis of people living in the Canadian province to date, demonstrating a unique founder population structure that could be used for […]

Proteins and weight training could help if obese patients are suffering from muscle atrophy. However, the problem is usually not recognized, according to Prof. Dr. Bischoff from the University of Hohenheim. It is a condition that has received little attention to date, and it mainly affects people who are obese: due to a lack of exercise, this population group can […]

Revealed: The FOUR little-known signs that you’ve eaten too much salt NHS advises adults consume no more than 6g – one teaspoon – of salt per day Too much salt could cause high blood pressure increasing risk of heart diseases  Feeling the urge to glug a glass of water shortly after you’ve munched a packet of crisps, bowl of popcorn […]

While many mamas and families out there are going all out for Mother’s Day, it’s nice to see an A-lister show a more relatable side to Mother’s Day. In fact, so many mamas felt seen after catching a glimpse of Mindy Kaling’s low-key Mother’s Day! On May 14, the Office star shared a series of relatable photos to her Instagram […]

Cancer symptoms: Top 14 early signs to look out for Diet plays a huge role in our health and wellbeing, with certain foods raising or lowering our risk of some conditions and diseases. According to one expert, this is also the case with cancer, which is one of the leading causes of death in the UK. Wellness expert and nutritional […]

More than 800 million people globally have chronic kidney disease. The condition is a known risk factor for heart disease. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found that different types of kidney damage are associated with a greater chance of developing heart disease. More than 800 million people around the world have chronic kidney disease — a condition that […]

Exposed: ‘Cruel’ flaws of Government-funded financial support scheme for Brits injured by AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine (and don’t even bother trying to claim the one-off payment of £120k if you’re only ‘59% disabled’) Covid jab deaths and injuries have shown the 1970s scheme isn’t fit for purpose READ MORE: Q&A answers all you need to know about the AstraZeneca jab  Campaigners […]

Liver cancer: Expert discusses symptoms and treatments Liver cancer often doesn’t raise red flags until the later stages, making the condition difficult to identify promptly. However, a certain sensation on your skin could be among the first to ring alarm bells. Dr Deborah Lee, from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, said: “Pruritus (itching) eventually sets in, caused by the build-up of […]