Ticagrelor costs the US over $750m a year, but a BMJ investigation raises fresh doubts over the trustworthiness of the major clinical trial that brought the drug to market An investigation published by The BMJ today raises new concerns over the landmark clinical trial (PLATO) that was used to gain worldwide approval ...
Vaccine uptake “consistently lower” among children in areas of higher deprivation Number of children susceptible to measles at age 5 increased 20-fold in most deprived areas Inequalities in childhood vaccination are widening in England, with uptake rates of five key vaccines consistently lower in young children living in areas of ...
And 200 million +15-49 year olds probably had at least one symptomatic outbreak in 2020 Urgent need for vaccines to curb HSV spread and its health/financial toll, say researchers Around 1 in 5 of the world’s under 50s—846 million people—are living with genital herpes infection, suggest the latest global estimates, ...
Interplay of genes + environment alter key aspects of brain structure at young age, boosting susceptibility Cutting early life exposure to parental smoking may lower the risk of developing MS (multiple sclerosis) in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery ...
Irrespective of key risk factors for cognitive decline, including age and APOE4 gene carriage Higher cardiorespiratory fitness in older age is linked to the preservation of several core aspects of cognitive ability that are vulnerable to age-related decline, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. And this ...
Linked to near doubling in asthma attack risk + 60% greater odds of emergency care visits Findings reinforce importance of healthcare policy in promoting equitable access Despite a fall in the number of people with asthma over the past decade who say that cost has stopped them taking their meds ...
Odds of alcohol/substance use much higher among 10-17 year olds than older age groups The numbers of e-scooter and e-bike injuries have tripled in the US since 2019, fuelled by alcohol and substance use, finds a nationwide analysis of emergency department visits, published online in the journal Injury Prevention. And the ...
Advancing global healthcare resilience: amplifying impact through BMJ Collections Academic Clinical Lecturer in Infectious Diseases and Global Health, Dr Derek Cocker, is an infectious disease researcher focusing on innovative strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and strengthen healthcare resilience. His expertise spans system wide ...
Championing public health and research impact: Dr Azeem Majeed's journey Explore the career and contributions of Dr Azeem Majeed, a globally recognised leader in public health and primary care research. From his impactful publications across the BMJ journal portfolio to shaping public health education ...
Consumers are at risk of buying products that do more harm than good, say experts Better information and regulation are essential to protect consumers from potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers, argue experts in The BMJ today. Emma Gram at the University of Copenhagen and colleagues warn that consumers are ...
