Myocarditis rare after Covid vaccination, with differences between ages and vaccines

Development of myocarditis after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination is rare but appears to be more frequent among males aged 18-29 and especially after the second mRNA-1273 (Moderna) vaccine. The study is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) on Nov. 21, 2022. “In this study, we found higher observed rates of myocarditis after receipt of mRNA vaccines than expected, but absolute rates were low,” […]

Trial shows benefits of two forms of ankle surgery for osteoarthritis

Patients with advanced ankle osteoarthritis who undergo surgery see equally good outcomes from the two main surgical treatments for osteoarthritis, a new study led by UCL researchers has shown. The TARVA randomised clinical trial compared total ankle joint replacement with ankle fusion (when the ankle joint is pinned to prevent movement). It was led by the Comprehensive Clinical Trials Unit […]

Indian Men speak out on International Men’s Day

On International Men’s Day, November 19, 2022, men in India are speaking out online about the abuse they have faced as a result of the actions taken by women. Taking a twist on the worldwide #MeToo movement which explores violence against women by men, men have begun the #MenToo hashtag on Twitter. The main topic of conversation caused by the […]