Pedometers can help people get more active as part of an exercise programme
The studyHodkinson A, Kontopantelis E, Adeniji C, et al. Accelerometer- and pedometer-based physical activity interventions…
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Online patient feedback is positive, but not used effectively
The studyPowell J, Atherton H, Williams V, et al. Using online patient feedback to improve…
Tranexamic acid is safe to use following mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury
The studyThe CRASH-3 Trial Collaborators. Effects of tranexamic acid on death, disability, vascular occlusive events…
Group cognitive behavioural courses may reduce fatigue from rheumatoid arthritis
The studyHewlett S, Almeida C, Ambler N, et al. Reducing arthritis fatigue impact: two-year randomised…
Twenty miles per hour speed zones reduce the danger to pedestrians and cyclists
The studyCleland LC, McComb L, Kee F, et al. Effects of 20 mph interventions on…
Losing weight following diagnosis of type 2 diabetes boosts chance of remission
The studyDambha-Miller H, Day AJ, Strelitz J, et al. Behaviour change, weight loss and remission…
Planned earlier delivery for late pre-eclampsia may be better for mothers
The studyChappell LC, Brocklehurst P, Green ME, et al. Planned early delivery or expectant management…
Clinicians prescribe antibiotics for childhood respiratory tract infection based on assessment, rather than parental expectation
The studyCabral C, Horwood J, Symonds J, et al. Understanding the influence of parent-clinician communication…
Keyhole hysterectomy is effective for women with heavy menstrual bleeding
The studyCooper K, Breeman S, Scott NW, et al. Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy versus endometrial ablation…
More than 80% of total knee replacements can last for 25 years
The studyEvans JT, Walker R, Evans W, Blom AW, Sayers A, Whitehouse MRHow long does…
More than 50% of hip replacements seem to last 25 years
The studyHow long does a hip replacement last? A systematic review and meta-analysis of case…
Partial knee replacement could be first choice for some patients with osteoarthritis
The studyBeard D, Davies L, Cook J, et al. The clinical and cost-effectiveness of total…
C reactive protein testing in general practice safely reduces antibiotic use for flare-ups of COPD
The studyButler CC, Gillespie D, White P, et al. C-reactive protein testing to guide antibiotic…