Increase in use of opioids during pandemic

The use of opioids for pain relief in patients awaiting hip and knee replacement surgery increased dramatically during the pandemic according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. Published...

Wearable technology can help myoclonic jerks

Wearable technology can help in at-home assessment of myoclonic jerks: A new study by the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital shows that...

Neck pain and migraine

Neck treatment may prove to be unnecessary and expensive for many migraine sufferers, University of Queensland research has revealed. More than half of sufferers with...

Working to stop MS in its tracks

Working to stop MS in its tracks: On World Brain Day (22 July), work continues to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) earlier, provide access to life-changing...

Future of lung disease care ‘at risk’

Future of lung disease care ‘at risk’ due to workforce shortages and backlog from COVID-19: Staffing shortages are impacting diagnosis, treatment, and care of people with...

Type 1 diabetes and musculoskeletal conditions

Research presented today at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference (DUKPC) 2021 has revealed that type 1 diabetes is likely to directly cause certain musculoskeletal conditions,...