Researchers investigated whether a goal-directed mobilisation intervention delivered to critically ill patients in the SICU improved mobility, reduced length of stay and increased functional independence, this is what they found.
Tests and Investigations
Can a probiotic supplement help with weight loss?
A review of clinical trials that use probiotics as part of a weight loss program points to them having a small, but significant benefit on weight loss.
Can probiotics ease an irritable bowel?
Probiotics are a common supplement taken by people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) however new research suggests probiotics may not be provide the relief sufferers of IBS are seeking.
Treatment for peanut allergy can work when started early
The research field into peanut oral immunotherapy shows that exposure therapy treatment for peanut allergies may work better if given to children earlier.
Blood glucose testing
Blood glucose testing measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood, and is one of the most common screening tests used for diabetes.
Diet, telomeres and ageing: are they related?
Telomeres are the protective cap on the end of chromosomes which are linked to ageing. In the first piece of research of its kind, researchers investigated to what extent diet can influence telomere length, this is what they found.
Can fish oil supplements help depression?
Researchers conducted clinical trials to find out if omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils helped ease symptoms of depression and whether fish oil supplements could be taken as a replacement for other treatments of depression.
Diet changes to help an irritable bowel
Swedish researchers looked at people who met the criteria for irritable bowel syndrome, to test a low FODMAP diet against traditional management advice for IBS. This is what they found.
Does quality research make the news?
A recent audit looked at the types of medical studies that made it into the media as attention-grabbing headlines potential new treatments and cures, this is what was found.
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