Latest study is reassuring for potential fathers and their partners Potential fathers with type 2 diabetes can be reassured that taking the drug metformin is not associated with birth defects in their offspring, concludes a large study of more than 3 million pregnancies published by The BMJ today. The researchers say the ...
As trusted voices, the profession can mitigate the impact of falsehoods about the health risks posed by climate change, say experts Medical professionals have a responsibility to lead the fight against climate misinformation to ensure that the public is well informed about the health risks posed by climate change, say ...
Former GP Sarah Benn was suspended by the medical practitioners tribunal service (MPTS) after an arrest for her involvement in climate protests. In The BMJ today, two experts debate the question of when and whether doctors in such cases should be sanctioned. The recent case of Sarah Benn has sparked debate, partly ...
Especially in areas with lower rainfall variability and scarce vegetation Results provide a global perspective on effect of extreme rainfall events on health Extreme rainfall events are associated with an increased risk of death from all causes as well as from heart and lung diseases, finds an analysis of data ...
Leading researchers and clinicians address urgent research themes to mitigate the impact of future health crises. 7 October 2024: London, UK—Today, The BMJ published an important collection of scholarly work: Research Priorities for Future Shocks: bmj.com/collections/future-shocks. This set of peer reviewed analysis articles and opinion pieces address post-covid priorities for ...
Eight in ten commissioning boards in England cut or froze funding for services such as heart monitoring and minor surgery as a proportion of their overall spending Many general practices are facing financial ruin, says BMA committee chair Budgetary decisions by commissioners across England are affecting GPs’ ability to offer ...
Investigation raises concerns about excess deaths, missing safety data, questionable effectiveness, and financial ties among expert advisors 7 of the 8 doctors on review panel received direct payments from drug companies The safety and effectiveness of donanemab - an Alzheimer’s drug recently approved by the US Food & Drug Administration ...
Effect size is small, but improvement still meaningful given high levels of these disorders, say researchers Remote video consultations between patients and mental health specialists show a small but significant improvement on symptoms of depression and anxiety, finds a trial published by The BMJ today. Although the effect size is small, the ...
The most effective triptans should be promoted globally and guidelines updated accordingly, say researchers Some triptans are a more effective treatment for acute migraines than newer, more expensive drugs, finds an analysis of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today. Triptans work by narrowing blood vessels in the brain and preventing ...
Obesity services not deemed a priority, and patients are often victims of prejudice, say experts Obesity treatments are being restricted by cash poor local services across England with many patients being denied specialist drugs, surgery and support, an investigation by The BMJ has found. Patients in nearly half the country can’t get ...
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