Hospitals accused of using foreign doctors as “cheap labour” in fellowship schemes Hospitals accused of using foreign doctors as “cheap labour” in fellowship schemes2024-06-04T10:24:58+00:0026 October 2023|Press release, The BMJ|Healthcare systems|
Industry payments to physicians linked to use of some non-recommended and low value drugs among cancer patients Industry payments to physicians linked to use of some non-recommended and low value drugs among cancer patients2024-06-04T10:24:58+00:0026 October 2023|Press release, The BMJ|Oncology|
Study examines racial differences in care among older Americans Study examines racial differences in care among older Americans2024-06-04T10:25:01+00:0026 October 2023|Press release, The BMJ|Healthcare systems|
Tai Chi may curb Parkinson’s disease symptoms and complications for several years Tai Chi may curb Parkinson’s disease symptoms and complications for several years2024-07-12T16:03:18+00:0025 October 2023|Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Press release|Physical health|
Daily 20-25 mins of physical activity may offset death risk from prolonged sitting Daily 20-25 mins of physical activity may offset death risk from prolonged sitting2024-06-04T10:24:01+00:0025 October 2023|British Journal of Sports Medicine, Press release|Physical health|
Extending annual screen for diabetic eye disease to 2 years could risk treatment delays2024-06-04T10:23:27+00:0025 October 2023|British Journal of Ophthalmology, Press release|Public health|
New study sheds light on long term effectiveness and safety of two widely used statins2024-06-04T10:24:29+00:0019 October 2023|Press release, The BMJ|Medical treatment|
Surgery more effective than nasal sprays for symptoms of a crooked septum Surgery more effective than nasal sprays for symptoms of a crooked septum2024-06-04T10:23:27+00:0019 October 2023|Press release, The BMJ|Public health|
Older siblings and childhood tonsil removal linked to heightened risk of inflammatory arthritis Older siblings and childhood tonsil removal linked to heightened risk of inflammatory arthritis2024-06-04T10:25:42+00:0017 October 2023|Press release, RMD Open|Child and adolescent health|
Immersive virtual reality seems to ease cancer patients’ pain and distress 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|
ChatGPT may be better than doctors at evidence-based management of clinical depression ChatGPT may be better than doctors at evidence-based management of clinical depression2024-06-04T10:24:30+00:0017 October 2023|Family Medicine and Community Health, Press release|Medical treatment|
Significant gaps in UK public awareness of tell-tale cancer signs in kids and teens Significant gaps in UK public awareness of tell-tale cancer signs in kids and teens2024-06-04T10:25:36+00:0017 October 2023|Archives of Disease in Childhood, Press release|Oncology|
No benefit of common shoulder treatment over placebo No benefit of common shoulder treatment over placebo2024-06-04T10:24:02+00:0012 October 2023|Press release, The BMJ|Physical health|
Genes may be responsible for third of complex regional pain syndrome cases Genes may be responsible for third of complex regional pain syndrome cases2024-06-04T10:24:02+00:0011 October 2023|Journal of Medical Genetics, Press release|Physical health|
Singapore’s smoke-free law may have warded off 20,000 heart attacks in over 65s Singapore’s smoke-free law may have warded off 20,000 heart attacks in over 65s2024-06-04T10:24:02+00:0011 October 2023|BMJ Global Health, Press release|Physical health|
Renting rather than owning a private sector home linked to faster ‘biological ageing’ Renting rather than owning a private sector home linked to faster ‘biological ageing’2024-08-05T16:38:04+00:0011 October 2023|Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, Press release|Public health|
WHO director praises London’s ULEZ expansion as politically courageous WHO director praises London’s ULEZ expansion as politically courageous2024-06-04T10:25:29+00:005 October 2023|Press release, The BMJ|Climate|
Critical data gaps on doctor assisted deaths in Oregon amid rise in participants 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|
Striking inequalities in provision of life-saving heart valve replacement in England Striking inequalities in provision of life-saving heart valve replacement in England2024-06-04T10:25:02+00:004 October 2023|Open Heart, Press release|Healthcare systems|
Joint injections ineffective for hand osteoarthritis symptoms, finds evidence review Joint injections ineffective for hand osteoarthritis symptoms, finds evidence review2024-06-04T10:24:30+00:002 October 2023|Press release, RMD Open|Medical treatment|
Women may be at greater risk than men of flu jab injection site and systemic reactions Women may be at greater risk than men of flu jab injection site and systemic reactions2024-08-05T16:38:33+00:002 October 2023|Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, Press release|Women's health|