Tag: research
Hamilton researchers conduct ground-breaking new trial on pediatric fecal transplant for IBD
Hamilton researchers are conducting a ground-breaking new trial looking at fecal transplants to help treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children.... read more
Occupational therapy reduces hospital readmissions, research finds
A recent study has found that 30-day readmission rates for heart failure, pneumonia, and acute myocardial infarction were improved with the help of occupational therapy.... read more
Acute exacerbations may accelerate lung function decline in smokers with COPD
Acute exacerbations in patients with established chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with accelerated lung function loss, according to data published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical... read more
Researchers identify potential new way of treating hypertension
Researchers eyeing first new anti-hypertensive drug treatment strategy in more than 15 years. Researchers at the University of Bristol and Afferent Pharmaceuticals have identified a potential new way of treating high blood... read more