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Complications of deep vein thrombosis
Latest research from the nursing and scientific journals
12 Aug 2016
Volunteering in middle age linked to better mental health
The positive association between volunteering and good mental health is apparent from around...
12 Aug 2016
Computer modelling sheds light on Alzheimer's
New research puts scientists a step closer to tackling the degenerative disease
26 Jul 2016
Too many older people taking medications inappropriately
Taking medications inappropriately is putting older people at risk of death and...
14 Jul 2016
Carers are not always seeking support
A study found barriers preventing people from identifying as carers
29 Jun 2016
Higher potato intake linked to hypertension
Eating fewer potatoes could decrease hypertension risk
29 Jun 2016
The role of genetic factors in pain after hip replacement
Patients with a form of IL6 gene were more likely to need higher doses of pain medication
29 Jun 2016
Role of genetic factors in pain after hip replacement
In recent years, increasing attention has been given to the contribution of genetic factors...
29 Jun 2016
Higher potato intake associated with hypertension risk
The aim of three US prospective longitudinal cohort studies was to determine whether a...
29 Jun 2016
Carers are not always seeking out the support they may need
‘Hidden carers’ refers to informal carers who may not recognise themselves as carers and so...
29 Jun 2016
Saturated fat may not be as bad for us after all
The traditional diet-heart hypothesis predicts that replacing saturated fat with vegetable...
27 May 2016
Aspirin can aid bandage as the best treatment for leg ulcers
Best practice for venous leg ulcers is a firm graduated compression bandage to reduce venous...
27 May 2016
Signs to look for when ageing affects body’s glucose levels
A hypoglycaemic episode in an older adult can lead to complications including falls,...
27 May 2016
Exercise and dance offer multiple benefits after breast operations
Radiotherapy is administered to most women after breast-conserving surgery for cancer and to...
27 May 2016
Macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in people over 50.
29 Apr 2016
Recurrent stroke
More than 30% of strokes occur after a previous stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA)...
29 Apr 2016
Sleep patterns in care homes
Sleep progresses through three stages, N1, N2 and N3, of non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM...
29 Apr 2016
Shingles associated with short-term increased risk of stroke
The varicella zoster virus causes varicella, or chickenpox, before becoming latent in...
31 Mar 2016