Study suggests little deterioration in mental health linked to the pandemic

Women were more affected, but findings do not reflect reports of a widespread mental health crisis, say researchers Mental health among the general population has not changed by large amounts during the covid-19 pandemic compared with pre-pandemic levels, finds a study published by The BMJ today. Some specific groups, particularly women, appear ...

2024-06-04T10:24:17+00:009 March 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

Drug prices not justified by industry’s research and development spending

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 ...

2024-06-04T10:24:37+00:0016 February 2023|Press release, The BMJ|

Scrapping England’s cancer plan is “a catastrophic decision that will cost lives” warn experts

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 ...

2024-06-04T10:23:43+00:0016 February 2023|Press release, The BMJ|
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