The Human Touch: Nurse, Midwife and Doul…
February 28, 2013 by Kathryn Norcutt
Continuous support during labor has clinically meaningful benefits for women and infants and no known harm The Cochrane Collaboration conducted the study “Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth” in 2011 and concluded that: “Continuous support during labor has...
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Drug Pushing in the New Europe
September 23, 2011 by University of Cambridge
A new study reveals how drug reimbursement policy in Poland is leaving gaping loopholes for pharmaceutical firms to exploit, raising questions about other, post-communist, EU member states This may be part of a broader syndrome of the...
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Why Women should be Nurses and not Doct…
December 16, 2011 by Professor Anne Crowther, Centre for the History of Medicine, Glasgow University
The story of women's role in medicine in 19th-century Britain has been dominated by two iconic figures Sophia Jex-Blake (1840 - 1912) and Florence Nightingale (1820 - 1910) They died within a couple of years of one...
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Trampoline Safety Advice
October 2, 2012 by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The AAOS produced an audio public service message and position statement about trampoline safety Yankees baseball player underwent surgery late last week after suffering a career-threatening ankle injury while jumping on a trampoline. Yankees baseball player Joba Chamberlain underwent...
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When is it Time for Cataract Surgery?
September 23, 2011 by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Almost everyone who lives a long life will develop cataracts at some point As more Americans live into their 70s and beyond, we all need to know a few cataract basics: risks and symptoms, tips that may...
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5 Ways to Keep Arthritis From Slowing Yo…
September 29, 2012 by Harvard Medical School
Arthritis is a painful problem that can interfere with your ability to do the things you enjoy But you can take steps to protect your joints, reduce discomfort, and improve mobility. Physical or occupational therapists can be very...
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