US government catalysed and substantially invested in mRNA covid-19 vaccine development over decades Public investment has saved millions of lives, but change is needed to improve access to publicly-funded health technologies, say researchers In the 35 years before the covid-19 pandemic, the US government invested at least $337 million into ...
Unequal post-surgery death rate mainly applies to planned surgeries Findings highlight the need for better understanding of the challenges facing Black men requiring surgery in the US Black men have a higher death rate within 30 days of surgery compared with any other subgroup of race and sex, finds a ...
Gender dysphoria in young people is rising—and so is professional disagreement Is there an evidence-based standard of care in the US? More children and adolescents are identifying as transgender and offered medical treatment, especially in the US. But some providers and European authorities are urging caution because of a lack ...
Gender dysphoria in young people is rising—and so is professional disagreement Is there an evidence-based standard of care in the US? More children and adolescents are identifying as transgender and offered medical treatment, especially in the US. But some providers and European authorities are urging caution because of a lack ...
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 ...
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