Clinical Research & Studies
Expert synthesis of clinical frameworks, condition protocols, and standard-of-care medical literature.
Hearing aids for adults: what the evidence shows about outcomes — and the risks of leaving hearing loss untreated
Hearing aids can improve quality of life and listening ability for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. Research on cognitive decline is ongoing.
Speech and language therapy for preschool children: what the evidence shows
Speech and language therapy can support preschool children with primary speech and language delays. Evidence varies by the type of language difficulty.
How much exercise for knee osteoarthritis, and does the benefit last?
Exercise may reduce pain and improve physical function for knee osteoarthritis. Benefits are seen immediately after an exercise program.
Exercise therapy for chronic neck pain: what the evidence shows
Targeted strengthening and coordination exercise help chronic neck pain in the short term; stretching alone does little.
Early intervention for developmental delay in young children: what the evidence shows
Early intervention may improve preterm infants' cognitive and motor outcomes in infancy; guidelines advise early referral when cerebral palsy risk is high.
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I): what the evidence shows
CBT-I is a structured program for chronic insomnia. It helps change thoughts and behaviours that prevent good sleep.
Clear aligners versus conventional braces: what the evidence shows
Clear aligners are an option for mild to moderate alignment issues in non-growing patients. Fixed braces may be more predictable for complex cases.
Manual therapy for tension-type and cervicogenic headache: what the evidence shows
Manual therapy may provide short-term relief for tension-type and cervicogenic headaches. The evidence is of weak evidence.
Massage therapy and anxiety: what the evidence shows, including the null results
Massage therapy may help reduce anxiety symptoms and depression. One study found similar benefits to other relaxation methods.
Acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis: what the evidence shows
Against a placebo version, acupuncture's benefit for knee osteoarthritis pain is small and usually too slight to notice. Guidelines disagree.
Physiotherapy and balance training after an ankle sprain: what the evidence shows
Evidence suggests balance and neuromuscular training can reduce repeat ankle sprains, particularly in athletes. Bracing may also help.
Pelvic floor muscle training for incontinence and postpartum recovery: what the evidence shows
Pelvic floor muscle training may help stress urinary incontinence and may lower the risk of leakage in late pregnancy and the months after birth.
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