Osteoporosis
Parkinson’s disease increases risk of osteoporosis, says new research
Parkinson’s disease and osteoporosis are both chronic diseases associated with increasing age but it seems they have a more intricate relationship than previously thought.
An analysis of 23 studies that is published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry reveals that people with Parkinson’s disease – particularly women – are at higher risk of osteoporosis than healthy controls. Continue reading
New report outlines which buses, trains and trams allow mobility scooter access
The Minimo, from TGA Mobility, is one of the scooters suitable for use on public transport
With more than 300,000 mobility scooters in the UK, more scooters are now allowed on public transport. But knowing which scooter can go on which local bus, train or tram is not so easy.
Now an online search produced by Rica (an independent consumer research charity) can help.
Buses
Scooter users are allowed on the bus if all of the following apply: Continue reading
Losing weight means better joint replacement outcomes, says new study
People who lose weight after a joint replacement do better in terms of function and activity level two years after the operation, says a study from the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York. And although many overweight people set out to lose weight after joint replacement, the same number actually gain weight as lose
“Our findings represent the first report to present evidence that weight loss is associated with improved clinical outcomes, while weight gain is associated with inferior outcomes,” says Dr Geoffrey Westrich, senior investigator. Continue reading
Silk screws set to transform surgery
Screws made entirely from silk have been used to fix broken bones in research that could revolutionise surgery.
Medical engineers from the US have made screws from medical grade silk using especially designed moulds. When they tested the approach on rodents they found that the natural fibre eventually dissolved in the body. Continue reading
Acupuncture Awareness Week: 3rd – 7th March 2014
Today heralds the first day of Acupuncture Awareness Week and the chance to get better informed about the ancient practice of traditional acupuncture. With 2.3 million acupuncture treatments carried out each year, acupuncture is one of the most popular complementary therapies practised in the UK today. But many people only discover acupuncture as a last resort despite its widely recognised health benefits. Continue reading
