Latest Research Highlights

Interventions for treating pain and disability in adults with complex regional pain syndrome. Objectives: To summarise the evidence from Cochrane and non-Cochrane systematic reviews of the effectiveness of any therapeutic intervention used to reduce pain, disability or both in adults with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 3 2013. O'Connell NE, Wand BM, McAuley J, Marston L, Moseley GL 

Increased consumption of fruit and vegetables for the primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases  The primary objective is to determine the effectiveness of i) advice to increase fruit and vegetable consumption ii) the provision of fruit and vegetables to increase consumption, for the primary prevention of CVD. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, June 2013. Louise Hartley, Ewemade Igbinedion, Jennifer Holmes, Nadine Flowers, et al. 

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Dysphagia therapy in stroke: a survey of speech and language therapists International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 01 May 2013, vol./is. Archer, S. K., Wellwood, I., Smith, C. H., Newham, D. J. 48/3(283-296).

Impact of two pulmonary enteral formulations on nutritional indices and outcomes.
Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics, 01 June 2013, vol./is. 26/3(286-293)
Cohen, D. A., Byham-Gray, L., Denmark, R. M.

An exercise-based physical therapy program for patients with patellar tendinopathy after platelet-rich plasma injection.
Physical Therapy in Sport, 01 May 2013, vol./is. 14/2(124-130).
Van Ark, M., Van den Akker-Scheek, I., Meijer, L.T.B., Zwerver, J.

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