February 2010 coverage
NHS Diabetes Publishes Self-Monitoring Of Blood Glucose Report
28 February 2010 - Medical News Today
A new report examines and makes recommendations about the issue of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in people with Type 2 diabetes who are not treated with insulin.
NHS Diabtetes publsihes self-monitoring of blood glucose report
26 February 2010 - Diabetes UK
A new report, out today, examines and makes recommendations about the issue of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in people with Type 2 diabetes who are not treated with insulin.
Pain in the back? Talk your way to recovery
26 February 2010 - The Independent
Doctors have found a novel way of curing a bad back – with talk.
Back pain may be 'in the mind'
26 February 2010 - Telegraph
Back pain may be all in the mind, according to researchers who recommend sufferers should seek psychological counselling.
Group cognitive behavioural treatment for low-back pain in primary care: a randomised controlled trial and cost-effectiveness analysis
26 February 2010 - The Lancet
Low-back pain is a common and costly problem. We estimated the effectiveness of a group cognitive behavioural intervention in addition to best practice advice in people with low-back pain in primary care.
Back pain can be treated by talking about it, says study
26 February 2010 - Nursing Times
A bad back could be eased through talking about therapies, a study has revealed.
Back pain 'eased by group therapy sessions'
26 February 2010 - BBC
A form of group "talking therapy" is a cheap, effective way to alleviate low back pain, a UK trial has shown.
How talking about your bad back can take the pain away
26 february 2010 - Daily Mail
Talking about your bad back can help ease the pain, researchers have revealed.
School STD Programs Have Limited Influence on Teens' Sexual Behaviors
25 February 2010 - News Blaze
Teaching teens about sexually transmitted infections at school boosts factual knowledge, but does not necessarily translate to increased condom use, according to a new review from the United Kingdom.
School STD Programs Have Limited Influence on Teens’ Sexual Behaviors
25 February - Newswise
Teaching teens about sexually transmitted infections at school boosts factual knowledge, but does not necessarily translate to increased condom use, according to a new review from the United Kingdom.
Comparative effectiveness of MRI in breast cancer (COMICE) trial: a randomised controlled trial
13 February 2010 - The Lancet
MRI might improve diagnosis of breast cancer, reducing rates of reoperation. We assessed the clinical efficacy of contrast-enhanced MRI in women with primary breast cancer.
Study to look at effects pf epidural birthing position
10 February 2010 - Nursing Times
A new study will assess whether adopting an upright position during the late stage of labour with an epidural gives a greater chance of having a straightforward birth.
Women's views about management and cause of urinary tract infection: qualitative interview study
5 February 2010 - BMJ
To explore the views of women with urinary tract infection on the acceptability of different strategies for managing the infection, including delayed use of antibiotics, and the cause of infection.
5 February 2010 - BMJ
Urinary tract infections are commonly seen in primary care, particularly in women, yet there are gaps in the evidence about their treatment.
Upright maternal position in second stage labour assessed
3 February 2010 - Midwifery News
New research commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme (NIHR HTA) will assess whether adopting an upright position during the late stage of labour with an epidural, gives a greater chance of having a straightforward birth.
Trust a mother's instinct on sick children, GPs told
3 February 2010 - Daily Mail Health
A mother's instinct is usually right if she believes her child may be dangerously ill, say experts.
Grant Winners
1 February 2010 - Times Higher education
The NIHR's Health Technology Assessment programme produces independent research information on the effectiveness, costs and impact of healthcare treatments and tests for those who plan, provide or receive National Health Service care. Listed here are the November-December 2009 grant awards.
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