In the largest study of its kind, researchers have identified the most important risk factors for developing severe infection after knee replacement. Patients who are under 60 years of age, males, those with chronic pulmonary disease, diabetes, liver disease, and a higher body mass index are at increased risk of having the joint replacement redone (known as revision) due to infection.
Doubles badminton players may be at greatest risk of potentially serious eye injury during matches compared with singles players, suggests a small study.
Inflammation gone awry in the brain due to stroke, head injury or infection causes damage; in a lab model of stroke, a particular gene tamped down swelling.
9. Did you have any discussions about the issues with people who were unfamiliar with the Deaf community and sign language?
Helping points: who did you discuss with; what was the content of the discussions; were you aware of any strong agreements/disagreements; who were they (e.g. friend/family/partner?) and what did they say.
