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University of Warwick clinical trials set to help people blighted by knee injuries
The University of Warwick is recruiting participants for two clinical trials to help people who have injured their knees through dislocations and tears.
Study reveals cardiac arrest figures in England – with just 1 in 12 people surviving and leaving hospital
A national research database has revealed stark figures for cardiac arrests in England for 2022. Survival rates remain low, with around 8% patients surviving to 30 days after a cardiac arrest.
New sleep apnoea diagnostic device could slash waiting times and improve quality of life
A new diagnostic device could help those who experience sleep apnoea get a quicker diagnosis and an improved quality of life.
Life-changing technology will be rolled out to people with type 1 diabetes
Thousands of people with type 1 diabetes could be offered wearable technology to help them manage their condition.
“Unclear” whether opioids are effective at treating cancer pain
The world’s largest review on opioid medicines for cancer pain has found it is unclear whether some commonly used opioid medicines are better than a placebo and suggests that non-opioid medicines, including aspirin, may be as effective as opioids.
New study shows older and frail patients wait longer for emergency hospital care than younger patients
A new study by the University of Warwick working with the Society for Acute Medicine has found that younger patients with simpler problems are waiting less time for assessments than frail patients with complex care needs.