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Prefilled syringes: Getting to the point 16 December, 2011 The many benefits of prefilled syringes are fuelling one of the medical device industry's fastest-growing markets. Chris Lo rolls up his sleeves to explore the finely-honed science... > read more

E-Health: Healing Under the Digital Umbrella 15 December, 2010 Digital communication and data technologies are transforming the landscape of healthcare. For nations facing the challenges of aging populations, escalating medical costs and mounting levels...

A Heavy Burden: Obesity in the Hospital 12 August, 2010 With waistlines expanding and hospital budgets contracting, obesity is placing growing pressure on healthcare. Chris Lo explores the ways in which modern hospitals are...

Out-and-Out Care 08 October, 2009 As new cancer cases are projected to rise, diagnosis at an earlier stage has been proven to help patients live longer. Gerard Colman and Alyssa Turkewitz of The University of Texas MD...

Feet First 31 March, 2009 Diabetes sufferers must take extra care of their feet to ensure ulcers do not develop. Preventative methods, full assessment and innovative healing methods will lessen the likelihood of...

New Possibilities for Back Pain Relief 10 September, 2007 For some time now, radiofrequency joint denervation has provided relief from lower back pain. However, early indications are that a refinement of this technique, pulsed RF, may offer even more...

Happier Healthcare 10 September, 2007 Managing an efficient and contented healthcare workforce is more than just a matter of profit or deficit. It can be a matter of life and death. Siân Thomas, deputy director of NHS...

Life and Death Decisions 10 September, 2007 With so many patients ending their lives in the ICU, it is vital to make the right decisions for care. Mark David Siegel, MD, of Yale University School of Medicine examines the issues involved...

A Modern Epidemic? 09 September, 2007 The rising tide of obesity, among other factors, has caused a huge increase in the number of diabetes sufferers. Simon O’Neill, director of care advocacy and information for Diabetes UK, talks...

Sham Buster 01 March, 2007 Cancer patients sometimes look to so-called complementary and alternative therapies to combat the disease. But what role should these therapies play in cancer care? Phin Foster asks...

All in the Mind 01 March, 2007 As more people survive major trauma, they are increasingly being urged to take responsibility for their own care. Dr Stephen Wegener of the John Hopkins University School of Medicine tells...

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