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National Institute for Health and Care Research

Research organisation in health and care in the United Kingdom

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Nov 15, 2025
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Long-term success rates of knee replacement surgery

Large registry reviews and systematic analyses show most total knee replacements (TKR) perform very well long-term: roughly 90–95% survive 10 years, about 80–82% survive 20–25 years, and pooled regist...

Dec 10, 2025
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How long does a knee replacement implant typically last?

Most modern total knee replacements (TKR) last substantially longer than the older 10–15 year rule of thumb: pooled registry analyses show about 82% of TKRs survive 25 years . Many clinical sites and ...

Jan 5, 2026

How do device manufacturers’ claims about pelvic‑floor biofeedback compare with peer‑reviewed evidence?

Device makers often promote pelvic‑floor biofeedback as an evidence‑based shortcut to stronger muscles, faster symptom relief, and better adherence, but the best available randomized trials and system...

Nov 30, 2025

Do COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of developing long COVID after breakthrough infection, and how does that protection vary by variant and time since vaccination?

Vaccination reduces the risk of severe COVID-19 and appears to lower the chance of developing long COVID after a breakthrough infection, but the magnitude of that protection varies by vaccine updates,...

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