Dealing with ear wax

06/10/2008
The American Academy of Otolaryngology has released guidelines for doctors on how to treat ear wax.

Tags: ear-nose-and-throat-disorders, medical-procedures

Meniscus tears in the knee

06/10/2008
A US study shows that most people who have tears of the meniscus cartilage in their knee don't have symptoms - and so don't need treatment.

Tags: arthritis, medical-procedures, pain, sports-injuries

No benefit from knee arthroscopy

06/10/2008
A Canadian study shows no benefit from arthroscopy - keyhole surgery to wash and polish the knee joint - in people with knee osteoarthritis.

Tags: arthritis, medical-procedures

Implantable defibrillators and quality of life

06/10/2008
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)preserve quality of life in people with heart rhythm disturbances.

Tags: heart-disease, medical-procedures

Will magnesium prevent cerebral palsy?

06/10/2008
Researchers say magnesium given to pregnant women may help prevent cerebral palsy - but it's no magic bullet.

Tags: alternative-medicine, infant-health, pregnancy-and-childbirth, womens-health