Herniated discs are a very common and painful condition. Treatment is usually conservative, but, if the patient does not respond and the pain causes incapacitation, it is necessary to resort to surgery.
09
Aug
The origin of Parkinson’s could be found in the bowels.
Two hundred years after the first trial that described Parkinson’s disease, advances are being made to identify its origin. Recently, a group of researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm discovered that it could originate in the bowels and spread to the brain through the vagus nerve.
21
Jun
Diagnostic ultrasound revolutionises the treatment of traumatic injuries
Surgery on sporting injuries is undergoing a revolution with the use of diagnostic ultrasound. It is a minimally invasive technique that helps to locate the damaged area and focus all of the treatment on it. This means that it is not necessary to perform surgery, making it more effective, reducing recovery time and ensuring fewer complications for the patient.