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Treat knee pain with creams call |
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Saturday, 21 June 2008 10:29 |
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Gels or creams containing painkillers are better than tablets for chronic knee pain, NHS research suggests.
A study of almost 600 patients aged over 50 found the anti-inflammatory creams worked as well as the oral versions and had fewer side-effects.
And although they cost more initially, topical treatments may save the NHS money in the long run, the Queen Mary University of London researchers said...
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Last Updated on Monday, 23 June 2008 14:37 |
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Smokers offered money to give up |
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Written by sonnie
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Saturday, 21 June 2008 10:29 |
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Smokers in the poorest areas of Dundee are being offered £150 worth of groceries by the health service if they are able to give up cigarettes. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 23 June 2008 14:37 |
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School affects smoking in young |
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Written by sonnie
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Saturday, 21 June 2008 10:29 |
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Pupils who experience positive and inclusive social environments in school are less likely to take up smoking, according to new research. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 23 June 2008 14:37 |
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Dummy use link to ear infections |
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Written by sonnie
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Saturday, 21 June 2008 10:29 |
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Parents should avoid using a dummy in infants who are prone to ear infections, research suggests.
In a five-year study... |
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Last Updated on Monday, 23 June 2008 14:37 |
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Ageing muscle 'given new vigour' |
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Written by sonnie
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Saturday, 21 June 2008 10:29 |
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Scientists have found a way to give old, tired muscles a new lease of life.
They tweaked biochemical signals in mice... |
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Last Updated on Monday, 23 June 2008 14:37 |
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