When Linda Veres, Ross Winter and Robert Morassutti happened to sign up for the same physiotherapy class, little did they know the difference group therapy would make. In fact, studies show that…
Physiotherapy and nutrition science courses offer a promising future
Considered one of the oldest ways to cure various physical ailments, the history of physiotherapy can be traced back to ancient Greece. Over the centuries, it has evolved from a simple massage-based…
Nitrate Rich Foods For Nitric Oxide Production
Nitric Oxide benefits are proven (check out our full spiel here). While you can get access to nitric oxide supplements, its a smart idea to incorporate foods into your regular diet routine…
Physiotherapy Equipment Market Is Expected To Grow At A Cagr Of 6.35% By 2020
Physiotherapy is a technique that uses various procedures and equipment to relieve physical ailments. It has evolved from a simple massage to a complex variety of treatments. It is an essential part…
Perioperative Physiotherapy in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Melvin G. Joice, BSE; Subhrojyoti Bhowmick, MD; Derek F. Amanatullah, MD, PhD Orthopedics Posted May 22, 2017 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20170518-03 Abstract Total knee arthroplasty has a high success rate. In the interest of…
23 million Americans to lose health insurance
An estimated 23 million people would lose health coverage by 2026 under Republican legislation aimed at repealing Obamacare, a nonpartisan congressional agency said on Wednesday in the first calculation of the new…
Balloon capsules can help obese patients lose weight faster
Obese patients who swallowed balloon capsules that helped them eat less lost an average of 15 pounds, roughly two times more weight than patients who just dieted and exercised, researchers report. The…
Heat stroke
Heat stoke is a very serious medical condition that happens when the body overheats and is unable to cool down without external help. It causes at least 240 deaths in the United…
Plant protein may protect against type 2 diabetes, meat eaters might be at greater risk
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland adds to the growing body of evidence indicating that the source of dietary protein may play a role in the risk of developing…
Artificial blood transfusions
Blood transfusions can save the lives of patients who have suffered major blood loss, but hospitals don’t always have enough or the right type on hand. In search of a solution, researchers…
Past kidney injury may raise risk of poor pregnancy outcomes
The risk of preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications may be greater for expectant mothers who have a history of acute kidney injury, a new study finds, even when kidney function is normal…
Daily Low-Dose Aspirin May Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk
There’s evidence that daily low-dose aspirin may decrease the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study. The Chinese-based study couldn’t prove cause-and-effect. However, “the balance of evidence shows that people…
How nutritional guideline’s restriction on sugar intake is not based on high quality science
Nutritional guidelines restricting sugar intake are not based on high quality science, finds new study led by McMaster University and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The paper is published Dec. 19…
Does loss in sleep increase your desire for sugar and fatty foods?
It is not well understood what role sleep loss plays in affecting areas of the brain that control the desire to consume unhealthy foods. A new paper published on December 6 in…
Molecular insights into anti-tumor effects of diabetes drug
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown molecular mechanism that works at the cell level to help protect the epithelial tissue that lines various body cavities and organs in the body. The discovery…