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- David started tutoring at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in January 2007. He is part of a team that lectures and tutors 1st and 2nd years in osteopathic soft tissue manipulation.
- In November 2006, the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) responded to a government consultation on improvements to UK healthcare regulation. The GOsC broadly agreed with the proposals providing that they put the patient first and recognised the importance of relevant regulation with strong professional involvement. For further information go to www.osteopathy.org.uk.
- A new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) confirms what has long been suspected in the medical community - that high doses of common painkillers, such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, can double the risk of heart attack. Patients are reassured that the risk of heart attack is moderate and the study findings relate only to the highest doses recommended by medics. Nevertheless, for patients who suffer chronic debilitating pain, such as arthritis or back pain, consumption of these non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are commonly high. "Doctors and patients need to work together to find suitable alternatives to reduce the dose of NSAIDS - and reduce the very real risk of vascular events," stresses Dr Leslie Wootton, GP and osteopath. "I always strive to make my patients aware of all their options, particularly those with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Osteopathy can do much to alleviate pain, improve patients' mobility, and generally make life more comfortable - without the need for drugs."
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