More than 12,000 lives lost to these incidents between 2001 and 2021 Poverty, rurality, non-White ethnicity and firearms ownership all linked to higher rates There’s more than a 10-fold difference in the rates of unintentional gun deaths across US states, with such incidents claiming more than 12,000 lives between 2001 ...
That’s around 80% of the country’s estimated 81 million gun owners Perceived need now prompting women and those of minority ethnicity to own a gun Some 65 million Americans now own firearms for protection—around 80% of the country’s estimated 81 million gun owners—suggest the results of a nationally representative survey ...
Especially if hot, sunny weather prevails High levels of the respiratory irritant ozone and grass pollen are likely during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games if hot, sunny weather prevails, suggests an analysis of historic air quality monitoring data for the city of Paris and surrounding area during previous summers, ...
Ice requires large amounts of water and energy for production, storage, and transport The use of ice at summer Olympic games has reached “extraordinary levels,” but much of this isn’t evidence based, and the amount of energy and water needed to produce, store, and transport the ice isn’t good for ...
Regenerative medicine experts warn companies are suggesting “unrealistic” applications for umbilical cord stem cell treatments Some private UK biobanks may be misleading expectant parents about the value of storing umbilical cord blood to treat life-threatening diseases that may arise in their child in the future, reveals an investigation by The BMJ, ...
Effect moderate, but could be a useful measure against infections, say researchers Wearing a surgical face mask in public spaces reduces the risk of self-reported respiratory symptoms, finds a trial of adults in Norway published by The BMJ today. The effect was moderate - a 3.2% reduction in symptoms, equivalent to around ...
NSAIDs continue to be a source of avoidable harm and healthcare costs, and more needs to be done, say researchers Prescribing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to people at high risk of harm from them is estimated to cost the NHS in England around £31 million and cause more than 6,000 ...
Showcasing Brazil and regional health leadership and opportunities in a G20 presidency year Tuesday July 23, 2024 As Brazil takes the presidency of the #G20 in 2024, it marks the return of the summit to Latin America for the first time in six years. Much has changed and the covid-19 ...
The BMJ investigates the rise of videos claiming to be UK’s popular media medics Some of the UK’s most recognisable TV doctors are increasingly being “deepfaked” in videos to sell scam products across social media, finds The BMJ today. Trusted names including Hilary Jones, Michael Mosley and Rangan Chatterjee are being used ...
Findings support safety of vaccination for pregnant women Neither covid-19 infection nor vaccination during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with increased risk of major birth defects, finds a study from Scandinavia published by The BMJ today. It’s well known that women who experience covid-19 infection during pregnancy are at increased ...
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