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 ...
Trend coincides with rapid rise in disposable devices since 2021 and adds weight to calls for tighter regulation of vaping products, say researchers The number of adults in England who report vaping for more than six months has increased substantially from around one in 80 in 2013 to one in ...
Aggressive and pro-inflammatory bacteria and COVID-19 virus possible culprits Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)---characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habit—may last 4 or more years following a bout of gastroenteritis in around half of those affected, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the ...
3-minute breaks every half hour for 4 hours may be all that’s needed, small study suggests May be worth reviewing current recommendations which discourage exercise before bed Resistance exercise ‘activity breaks’ at night may improve sleep length, suggest the findings of a small comparative study published in the open access ...
Strongest benefits seen for cyclists, with 47% lower risk of death from any cause Commuters who cycle or walk to and from work or study may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health than those who don’t rely on these options, finds a large long term study published ...
But many people with memory loss nevertheless likely to be referred for these treatments Few people in the UK with early stage Alzheimer’s disease are likely to be suitable for the latest drugs which aim to halt progress of the condition, yet many are nevertheless likely to be referred for ...
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