Alleviating malnutrition in children in resource-limited and conflict areas

In 2 articles published PLOS Medicine, Saskia van der Kam of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and colleagues describe the outcomes of two randomised controlled trials in resource-limited settings…

A Ray Of Sunshine For The Critically Ill: Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated With Increased Mortality In Intensive Care Patients

Scientists have long believed that vitamin D, which is naturally absorbed from sunlight, has an important role in the functioning of the body’s autoimmune system. Now Prof.

News From The Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons: March 2012

Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) Provides Lessons in Treatment and Care The Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) is the first comprehensive study to look at the effectiveness of different treatments for low back and leg pain…

Children’s Long Term Heart Health May Be Improved By School Intervention

Middle school students who were offered healthier cafeteria food, more physical education and lessons about health choices improved their cholesterol levels and resting heart rates, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Quality of Care and Outcomes Research 2011 Scientific Sessions. “This four-year school intervention in Ann Arbor, Mich…