Most industry spending is not on research and development Government action needed to encourage research and development focused on public health priorities High drug prices are not justified by industry’s spending on research and development (R&D), argue experts in The BMJ today. Aris Angelis and colleagues point out that from ...
The UK government’s proposal to roll England’s long term plan for cancer into one strategy covering all major conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, dementia, mental health conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders is “a catastrophic decision that will cost lives,” warn experts in The BMJ today. Professor Richard Sullivan ...
Most health claims on infant formula products seem to have little or no supporting evidence Stricter marketing regulations are urgently needed, urge researchers Most health and nutrition claims on infant formula products seem to be backed by little or no high quality scientific evidence, finds an international survey published by ...
New data shows some private hospitals treated few inpatients Experts are questioning why NHS England bought up private hospital’s entire capacity rather than paying for activity that was delivered Private hospitals were paid around £2bn to help the NHS during the first year of the covid pandemic. But an investigation ...
Decades of conflict in Iraq have fuelled “catastrophic” rise in antibiotic resistance Serious implications for the entire region and the world, warn experts Destroyed healthcare infrastructure, medicine shortages, limited resources, heavy metal contamination, poor sanitation likely to blame Decades of wars and conflict in Iraq have led to a “catastrophic” ...
Those with condition also at high risk of death and additional serious complications High prevalence, linked health risks, and costs warrant urgent action, say researchers Up to 2% of adults in Europe, North America, and Israel likely have heart failure, and are at high risk of death and additional serious ...
Findings suggest that vaccination during pregnancy may have benefits for both mother and baby Two doses of mRNA covid-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infection, and are linked to a lower risk of hospital admission in infants under six months of age, ...
Around 58% of people with low educational results by age 30 develop mental disorder by age 52, study suggests People from the poorest backgrounds are far more likely to develop a mental disorder later in life than those from wealthier beginnings, suggests a study published online in the Journal of ...
Regular rounds of golf are particularly good aerobic exercise for older adults, study suggests Older adults may gain more health benefits from playing golf than participating in regular or Nordic walking, suggests a study published online in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. The health advantages of aerobic ...
Even cohabiting relationships under strain may help people avoid high glycemic levels, study suggests People living with a spouse seem to have a higher likelihood of being healthy in terms of maintaining lower blood sugar levels regardless of how harmonious or acrimonious their relationship is, suggests a study published online ...
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