Most industry spending is not on research and development Government action needed to encourage research and development focused on public health priorities High drug prices are not justified by industry’s spending on research and development (R&D), argue experts in The BMJ today. Aris Angelis and colleagues point out that from ...
The UK government’s proposal to roll England’s long term plan for cancer into one strategy covering all major conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, dementia, mental health conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders is “a catastrophic decision that will cost lives,” warn experts in The BMJ today. Professor Richard Sullivan ...
Most health claims on infant formula products seem to have little or no supporting evidence Stricter marketing regulations are urgently needed, urge researchers Most health and nutrition claims on infant formula products seem to be backed by little or no high quality scientific evidence, finds an international survey published by ...
New data shows some private hospitals treated few inpatients Experts are questioning why NHS England bought up private hospital’s entire capacity rather than paying for activity that was delivered Private hospitals were paid around £2bn to help the NHS during the first year of the covid pandemic. But an investigation ...
Findings suggest that vaccination during pregnancy may have benefits for both mother and baby Two doses of mRNA covid-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infection, and are linked to a lower risk of hospital admission in infants under six months of age, ...
Overview adds to mounting evidence challenging the use of medicines for pain Some antidepressant drugs are effective for some pain conditions, but most are either ineffective or the evidence is inconclusive, despite being used for a range of pain conditions, finds an overview of the latest evidence published by The ...
All major adverse pregnancy outcomes should be recognised as lifelong risk factors for heart disease, say researchers Women who experience any of five major pregnancy complications, such as preterm birth and pre-eclampsia, show an increased risk of ischemic heart disease up to 46 years after delivery, finds a study from ...
Many of the comic’s online quizzes revolve around food high in fat, salt and sugar Experts call it “incredibly irresponsible” and want the company to change its policy The website of the UK children’s comic the Beano describes itself as “100% safe for children” - but is its junk food-related ...
Benefits even seen for those with gene linked to Alzheimer's disease A healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline, finds a decade-long study of older adults in China, published today in The BMJ. Even for carriers of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene—the strongest known ...
Findings support current guidelines that recommend adequate intake of seafood as part of a healthy diet, say researchers Higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids found in seafood are associated with a moderately lower risk of chronic kidney disease and a slower decline in kidney function, finds a study published ...