The UK’s renewed Women’s Health Strategy, announced by the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and Wes Streeting, signals a shift from listening to action, with women’s voices more directly shaping how care is designed and improved. There is a clear focus on faster diagnosis, more joined-up ...
Investigation explores how an $80,000 a year drug was approved for primary progressive form of MS despite concerns over its safety and effectiveness The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing a petition to revoke the approval of Roche’s top-selling drug ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) for treating primary progressive multiple sclerosis ...
Findings highlight the most effective components across different populations and contexts Extending vaccination opportunities, involving community members alongside healthcare professionals in communicating about vaccines, and providing financial incentives are among the most effective ways to increase vaccine uptake, finds an analysis of international trial evidence published by The BMJ today. ...
Buprenorphine showed a similar to slightly lower risk of developmental disorders in children compared with methadone, researchers say Children born to mothers who used buprenorphine for opioid addiction during pregnancy do not have a greater risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and autism, compared with children whose mothers took ...
Two new vaccines to prevent tuberculosis (TB) are safe for use in adults and children, but they do not offer protection against all forms of TB, finds a large trial from India published by The BMJ today. TB remains a major global public health concern. In 2023, an estimated 10.8 million people ...
Upcoming law changes alongside increased awareness and culturally competent support is needed, say experts Shisha smoking continues to be overlooked as a public health issue in the UK, argue experts in The BMJ today. This could change with the advent of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, legislation currently making its way through ...
Experts call for global collaboration to mitigate the harms of US policy changes The Trump administration’s decision to halt most US foreign aid and development work constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under international law, argue experts in The BMJ today. Matthew Herder and colleagues warn that these policies pose a ...
Offers a more efficient and scalable method for improving stroke care and prognosis, say researchers A clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse scans after a stroke alongside treatment recommendations is associated with better quality care and long term outcomes for patients compared with usual care, ...
Our new collection is out now >> Calls for inclusivity in global health research are intensifying. Awareness of the importance of creating more equitable and collaborative international partnerships is increasing. The decolonisation of global health research entails ensuring that diverse voices, especially from low and middle income countries, are shaping all ...
Consistent regulation alongside public education and advertising controls essential to safeguard patients and reduce cosmetic tourism The rise in invasive cosmetic procedures demands tighter regulation, better consumer protection, and greater awareness to protect patient safety and reduce cosmetic tourism, argue experts in The BMJ today. The global market for cosmetic procedures is ...
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