man touching his lower back Low back pain recovery slow: and worse for those on compensation

Contrary to current guidelines and common belief, new research published in The British Medical Journal has shown that recovery from low back pain is much slower than previously thought and even slower again for those with a compensable injury.


Daily burden of epilepsy can outweigh clinical symptoms

Many practitioners think of epilepsy as a clinical problem involving seizures and other major events, primarily requiring treatment using medication and monitoring. Yet the daily burden of living with epilepsy - the psychosocial, educational and economic pressures it can bring - are considerable, though little studied.