Specialist weight-loss services in England unable to keep up with spiralling demand
One obesity service reached its three year quota of patients in less than 17 weeks Experts blame lack of consistent government policy and say next ...
The BMJ Commission sets out manifesto for a healthier UK
Together we can build a better health and social care system which thrives on collaboration not competition, say experts Long term thinking and stable, consistent ...
Rise in global number of patient harms from 11 million to 18 million (59%) in 30 years
Outpacing 45% increase in world’s population during the same period (1990-2019) Older people worldwide bear the brunt, with steepest rise among 65-69 year olds The ...
Revealed: tricks used by opioid giant to mould doctors’ minds
Experts find “smorgasbord of tactics” used to boost sales during opioid addiction epidemic Opioid giant Mallinckrodt, selling more than Purdue Pharma in the US, was ...
Facial thermal imaging + AI accurately predict presence of coronary artery disease
Non-invasive, real-time approach more effective than conventional methods Testing now required on larger and more diverse numbers of patients, say researchers A combination of ...
Updated medical guidance on “excited delirium” brought forward
Tide turning against controversial term accused of covering up deaths in police custody Updated medical guidance on excited delirium, the controversial term accused of covering ...
New study shows continued high effectiveness of HPV vaccination in England
Substantially reduced rates seen across all socioeconomic groups The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in England has not only been associated with a substantial reduction ...
Journal retracts 6 further articles and corrects 2 others authored by former editor
These conclude BMJ’s investigation into research integrity issues concerning Paul McCrory The British Journal of Sports Medicine has retracted six further articles authored by former editor, ...
Under 4-minute milers’ longevity shows that extreme exercise doesn’t seem to curb lifespan
They outlive general public by several years, shows study of first 200 to achieve this feat Extreme exercise doesn’t seem to shorten the lifespan as ...
The BMJ investigates financial entanglements between FDA chiefs and the drug industry
Journal questions current rules governing financial holdings by FDA commissioners An investigation published by The BMJ today raises concerns about financial entanglements between US Food and Drug ...