Lower Back Pain is Increasing in Prevalence. What are the Reasons?
In the UK, over the last 20 years, there has been a 12% increase in how likely a person is to experience disability because of low back pain.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Was this inevitable?
In 20 years we have attempted to dodge six bullets in the shape of Ebola, SARS, MERS, Swine Flu (H1N1), Avian Flu (H5N1) and COVID-19.
Herniated or Prolapsed Discs: Could our Distant Origins Be to Blame?
Compared to other primates we are unique as we can walk upright on our hind limbs. A common evolutionary issue is an unintended consequence.
COVID-19: Much More than Just A Respiratory Virus
COVID-19: We have learned in a few short months what we normally learn in 100 years for other diseases.
Snake Venom has led to Significant Breakthroughs in Medicine!
Snake venom offers a bewildering number of possible ‘lead molecules’ due to the plethora of biochemical and pharmacological activities at work.
Vitamin D Status & COVID-19
Vitamin D influences several immune pathways, with the net effect of boosting mucosal defences in our lung tissue while simultaneously dampening excessive inflammatory responses.
Hip Replacements: A Brief History
Hip replacements are one of the most successful and cost-effective interventions in orthopaedic medicine.
Vitamin C Supplements: How Beneficial Are They?
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and a popular supplement. How valid are the claims behind it?
CRISPR: The Nobel Prize for Chemistry and How to Change the colour of Cows!
Emmanuelle Charpentier of the Max Planck Institute in Germany and Jennifer Doudna at the University of California, Berkeley, each received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Their pioneering work in 2012 led to development of a technique called CRISPR.
