Widely prescribed opioid painkiller tramadol not that effective for easing chronic pain2025-10-08T11:34:44+00:008 October 2025|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Medical treatment|
Drinking any amount of alcohol likely increases dementia risk2025-09-25T08:20:39+00:0025 September 2025|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Mental health, Physical health|
Opportunities and threats in academic media2025-09-03T09:05:59+00:003 September 2025|Content integrity, Corporate announcement|Thought leadership|
Medical pros of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) exaggerated while cons downplayed, survey findings suggest2025-08-20T12:17:44+00:0020 August 2025|Journal of Medical Ethics, Press release|Medical treatment|
Yoga, Tai Chi, walking and jogging may be best forms of exercise for insomnia2025-07-16T09:45:13+00:0016 July 2025|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Physical health, Sport & Exercise|
Over half of doctors surveyed would consider assisted dying if they had advanced cancer or Alzheimer’s disease2025-06-11T10:23:56+00:0011 June 2025|Journal of Medical Ethics, Press release|Physical health|
Open-label placebo appears to reduce premenstrual symptoms, study suggests2025-03-26T10:00:04+00:0026 March 2025|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Medical treatment|
Only around 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for back pain effective2025-03-19T17:12:59+00:0019 March 2025|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Medical treatment|
Fifth of GPs using AI despite lack of guidance or clear work policies, UK survey suggests2024-09-18T11:27:34+00:0018 September 2024|BMJ Health & Care Informatics, Press release|Healthcare systems|
20 minutes of mindful breathing can rapidly reduce intensity of cancer pain2024-10-29T10:55:18+00:0021 August 2024|BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, Press release|Oncology|
Facial thermal imaging + AI accurately predict presence of coronary artery disease2024-06-17T07:33:30+00:005 June 2024|BMJ Health & Care Informatics, Press release|Healthcare systems|
Healthy lifestyle may offset effects of life-shortening genes by 60%+2024-06-04T10:23:48+00:0030 April 2024|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Physical health|
State abortion access key factor in future US doctors’ training (residency) choices2024-06-04T10:24:56+00:006 December 2023|Journal of Medical Ethics, Press release|Healthcare systems|
Immersive virtual reality seems to ease cancer patients’ pain and distress2024-08-05T15:14:54+00:0017 October 2023|BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, Press release|Oncology|
Critical data gaps on doctor assisted deaths in Oregon amid rise in participants2024-06-04T10:25:01+00:004 October 2023|BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, Press release|Healthcare systems|
Flawed body of research indicates true ‘long covid’ risk likely exaggerated2024-06-04T10:23:28+00:0026 September 2023|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Public health|
Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as drug to curb excess stomach acid2024-06-04T10:24:03+00:0012 September 2023|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Physical health|
Peppermint oil aromatherapy may ease pain severity after heart surgery2024-06-04T10:24:31+00:004 August 2023|BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, Press release|Medical treatment|
“Significant unmet needs” common among dying in UK hospitals2024-08-05T15:15:37+00:0011 July 2023|BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, Press release|Healthcare systems|
New ruling on care of dying will force “machine-related suffering” on some2024-06-04T10:25:08+00:0023 June 2023|BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, Press release|Healthcare systems|
Medicinal cannabis can safely relieve cancer pain and curb total meds use2024-06-04T10:24:35+00:003 May 2023|BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, Press release|Oncology|