Orthopaedics
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New calcium supplements warning
People who take calcium supplements to strengthen their bones need to be careful they do not put their hearts at risk, researchers warned today. Read more
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HRT worthwhile at right age – experts
Hormone replacement therapy continues to benefit women when given at the right time, experts say today. Read more
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Swaddling baby not hip
Swaddling clothes for babies have been making a come-back – but it causes damage to the infant hips, an expert has warned. Read more
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Knee replacement surgery reviewed
There is a lack of evidence for the safety of commonly-used implants in knee surgery, experts say today. Read more
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Joint herbs challenged
Most herbal treatments for arthritis have "unconvincing" evidence in their favour, experts warn today. Read more
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Carbon layer may aid hip replacements
A carbon layer on metal hip replacement parts could help to improve the longevity and comfort, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Hip replacement patients benefit from exercise programme
Patients who receive exercises to increase strength and improve walking following hip replacement surgery benefit hugely, a new report has said. Read more
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How stretching eases back-ache
Yoga or stretching classes can help relieve the misery of back-ache, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Back pain ‘epidemic’ call
European specialists have called for more research into back-pain to deal with the "silent epidemic." Read more
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Greater efforts needed to cut newborn deaths
The rate of deaths of new-born babies around the world has fallen, but more must be done, the World Health Organisation warned yesterday. Read more