Lumbar supports include braces, belts, and general supports that help stabilise or support the lower back. Some are made of hard plastic to limit movement. Others are softer, allowing for some ...

Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth and support crowns, bridges, or dentures. During implant placement, bacteria can be introduced into the surgical site. If the site around an implant ...

Several factors influence how well healthcare workers follow IPC guidelines. They reported that: it was easier to follow guidelines when they had support from their managers and when guidelines were ...

Stopping the oxytocin when active labour begins may help avoid excessive contractions and reduce unnecessary exposure to medication, but it may mean that labour lasts longer, although the result for ...

Early treatment of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (a type of bacteria which are resistant to some antibiotics) infection in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) seems possible, but we ...

Hearing aids probably cause a large improvement in the ability of adults with mild to moderate hearing loss to take part in everyday life and to listen to other people. They may slightly improve ...

What is the aim of this review? The aim of this Cochrane Review was to find out if general health checks reduce illness and deaths. This is an update of a previous Cochrane Review. General health ...

Taking blood from the umbilical cord or placenta instead of directly from babies born too soon (preterm) likely reduces retinopathy of prematurity, an eye disease that can affect vision, and may ...

Many people suffer from depression and anxiety. These problems can make people feel sad, scared and even suicidal, and can affect their work, their relationships and their quality of life. Depression ...

Exercise therapy appears to be slightly effective at decreasing pain and improving function in adults with chronic low-back pain, particularly in populations visiting a healthcare provider. In adults ...

Chronic rhinosinusitis is a common condition that is defined as inflammation of the nose and paranasal sinuses (a group of air-filled spaces behind the nose, eyes and cheeks). Patients with chronic ...

Bell's palsy is an acute disorder of the facial nerve, which produces full or partial loss of movement on one side of the face. The facial palsy gets completely better without treatment in most, but ...