health - "study published"

A drug used to fight tuberculosis also hampers the effectiveness of an HIV treatment widely used in Africa, the world's worst AIDS-hit region, a study published on Sunday said.

A recent study published in the journal Bone found that higher intakes of calcium, such as those recommended by the USDA, may significantly improve bone health in children. 1 Researchers used an evidence-based approach to assess data from 21 randomized clinical trials with more than 3,800 children to determine how the intake of dietary calcium affects bone mineral content (BMC), a marker for bone strength, in children.

A study published looking at US soldiers injured in Iraq shows the need for investment in emerging treatment technologies for serious injuries both by the UK military and the NHS. All of the patients included in the study were suffering from combat injuries classed as grade III tibial fractures, 68% of which were from blasts such as road side bombs.