Research Paper Title Dynamic Pressure Testing for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in the UK Military Population. Background Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is one of the main causes of exertional leg pain. Diagnosis is based on the history and intra-compartmental muscle pressure testing during exercise prior to consideration of fasciotomy for treatment. The researchers present… Read More
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Fitness, Obesity & Risk of Heat Illness Among US Army Trainees.
Research Paper Title Fitness, Obesity and Risk of Heat Illness Among Army Trainees. Background Exertional heat illness (EHI) affects military personnel, athletes and occupational groups such as agricultural workers, despite knowledge of preventive measures. Aims To evaluate EHI diagnoses during US Army basic training and its associations with fitness and body fat on entering military… Read More
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What Have Dogs Got To Do With Diabetes?
If you are a prospective parent with a family history of type 1 diabetes, consider getting a dog before you have babies. A Finnish cohort study shows that indoor dog exposure is associated with a small reduction in incident type 1 diabetes in children who are genetically susceptible. Having a dog to share your baby’s… Read More
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What’s the Evidence that Diabetes or Epilepsy are Important Contributors to Workplace Injury in Britain?
Diabetes and epilepsy are generally regarded as risk factors for injury in the workplace, but a new population case-control study finds no evidence for this. Using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink, the authors identified 1348 injury cases and 6652 matched controls and found no case of injury due to a seizure. For people with diabetes,… Read More
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