Does HubBLe spell trouble for HAL?

Does HubBLe spell trouble for HAL?

www.thelancet.com Vol 388 July 23, 2016 311 Tens of thousands of surgical procedures are performed every year in the UK to resolve symptoms of anal bleeding and prolapse caused by haemorrhoids. A steady stream of novel therapeutic approaches may promise more convenient, comfortable, and ultimately eff ective treatment for this common complaint, but innovation is generally associated with increa...

Does your (genetic) alphabet soup spell "runner"?

LOW AEROBIC CAPACITY [i.e., low maximum oxygen consumption (V̇O2max)] has been recognized as a significant predictor of disease (e.g., cardiovascular disease) risk, as well as mortality, for more than two decades (3). This is one of the important relationships supporting the impetus for exercise training as medicine, a prominent healthcare initiative co-sponsored by the American College of Sport...

The HubBLe trial: haemorrhoidal artery ligation (HAL) versus rubber band ligation (RBL) for haemorrhoids

BACKGROUND Haemorrhoids (piles) are a very common condition seen in surgical clinics. After exclusion of more sinister causes of haemorrhoidal symptoms (rectal bleeding, perianal irritation and prolapse), the best option for treatment depends upon persistence and severity of the symptoms. Minor symptoms often respond to conservative treatment such as dietary fibre and reassurance. For more seve...

Can a troubled mind spell trouble for the heart? Part I. Research confirms that depression may lead to heart disease.

The English language has many words that suggest a connection between depression and the heart. We talk of heartache and describe ourselves and others as heartsick, downhearted, or heartbroken. These words convey an intuition that scientific studies have repeatedly confirmed. What we don’t yet know is the exact nature of the connection — or whether treating depression can help prevent heart dis...

Does the biomedical revolution spell the end of sport?