Women’s health cannot be allowed to be hijacked by vested interests, say experts Feminist health narratives are being co-opted by commercial interests to market new technologies, tests, and treatments that are not backed by evidence, argue researchers in The BMJ today. Dr Tessa Copp at The University of Sydney and colleagues say ...
BMJ survey shows many doctor parents find it almost impossible to fit their work in with available childcare options For some, childcare costs are more than they earn Securing suitable childcare for the irregular and long working hours demanded by a medical career is a crippling financial burden and a ...
Even low intensity activities are beneficial, but the more vigorous the activity, the greater the benefits Walking or jogging, yoga, and strength training seem to be the most effective exercises to ease depression, either alone or alongside established treatments such as psychotherapy and drugs, suggests an evidence review published by The ...
Findings will assist clinicians in treating this complex condition An online programme of physical and mental health rehabilitation can improve quality of life for adults with long covid, finds a trial published by The BMJ today. The eight week REGAIN programme, delivered in online group sessions, led to sustained improvements in fatigue, ...
First report of the BMJ Commission on the Future of the NHS calls for an urgent reset for the NHS with a clear long term vision and plan The health service is as relevant today as in the 1940s, but radical change is needed, say experts The government in post ...
Experts highlight lessons that can be learned from the US’s covid-19 experience and say reforms should be central to 2024 US presidential candidate manifestos Ahead of the 2024 US presidential election, The BMJ today launches a forward-looking series that highlights the lessons that can be learned from the US’s covid-19 experience and ...
Patient care will suffer, warn doctors UK law changes pose a threat to the security of messaging apps – and therefore their use in the NHS. In The BMJ today, doctors warn that patient care will suffer if they can no longer use apps such asWhatsApp and Signal to share information. In ...
Findings should help inform discussions about the best approach to rehabilitation Routinely referring patients to a tailored programme of physiotherapy after a dislocated shoulder is no better than a single session of advice, supporting materials and the option to self-refer to physiotherapy, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today. The ...
Better surveillance, prevention, and early intervention strategies needed, say experts People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have an increased risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes than those without the disorder, finds a study from Sweden published by The BMJ today. The researchers point out that many of the natural ...
Higher risks faced by these children and their families should not be underestimated, say researchers Children born moderately (32-33 weeks) or late preterm (34-36 weeks) have higher long term risks of neurodevelopmental difficulties that can affect their behaviour and ability to learn, finds a study of over one million children ...
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