Cannabis compound acts as an antibiotic Public health agencies worldwide have identified antibiotic resistance of disease-causing bacteria as one of humanity’s most critical challenges. However, scientists haven’t discovered a new class of antibiotics in more than 30 years. Now, researchers…
The effect of sleep restriction, with or without high‐intensity interval exercise, on myofibrillar protein synthesis in healthy young men These data suggest that MyoPS is acutely reduced by sleep restriction, although MyoPS can be maintained by performing HIIE. These findings…
Prevalence of lumbar spinal stenosis in general and clinical populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis The mean prevalence estimates based on clinical diagnoses vary between 11 and 39%, and the estimates based on radiological diagnoses similarly vary between 11 and…
What proportion of patients with chronic noncancer pain are prescribed an opioid medicine? Systematic review and meta‐regression of observational studies Opioid prescribing for patients with chronic noncancer pain is common and has increased over time, with stronger opioids more frequently…
The prevalence of neck pain and associated risk factors among undergraduate students: A large-scale cross-sectional study This study not only revealed the high prevalence of neck pain among undergraduates but also identified several modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for neck…
Risk of slaughterhouse workers developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders in different organizational working conditions In slaughterhouses, there is the challenge of efficiently implementing job rotations due to the predominance of repetitive tasks that require intense movement of the upper limbs. In…
Association between objectively measured physical behaviour and neck- And/or low back pain: A systematic review. This review indicates that, among blue-collar workers, increased sitting at work may protect against NP and LBP, while increased physical activity during work and/or leisure…
What proportion of patients with chronic noncancer pain are prescribed an opioid medicine? Systematic review and meta‐regression of observational studies Opioid prescribing for patients with chronic noncancer pain is common and has increased over time, with stronger opioids more frequently…
Mediterranean diet intervention alters the gut microbiome in older people reducing frailty and improving health status: the NU-AGE 1-year dietary intervention across five European countries Collectively, our findings support the feasibility of improving the habitual diet to modulate the gut…
Osteoarthritis year in review 2019: mechanics Finally, new research has identified potential mechanical outcome measures that may be related to osteoarthritis disease progression. Future research should continue to combine knowledge of mechanics with other relevant research techniques, and to identify…