Research: PhysioDirect & Patients with MSK Problems

Research Paper Title: Effectiveness of PhysioDirect Telephone Assessment and Advice Services for Patients with Musculoskeletal Problems: Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial. Study Question: Are PhysioDirect services, based on initial telephone assessment and advice from a physiotherapist, as effective as usual care involving patients waiting for a face-to-face appointment? Summary Answer: Patients allocated to PhysioDirect received treatment… Read More

Research: Vitamin Supplements & Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Research Paper Title: Efficacy of Vitamin and Antioxidant Supplements in Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Study Question: Are vitamin and antioxidant supplements beneficial for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases? Summary Answer: The meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials found no evidence to support the use of vitamin and antioxidant… Read More