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 up deaths in police custody, including that of George Floyd, is being brought forward before its scheduled date of October 2025, reports The BMJ today. The move ...
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 in cervical disease, but has done so in all socioeconomic groups, finds a study published by The BMJ today. Although women living in the most deprived areas ...
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, Dr Paul McCrory, and corrected another two, following an extensive investigation of his sole authored content in the journal. The retractions comprise four ‘warm up’ ...
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 is widely believed, suggest the findings of a study on the longevity of the first 200 athletes to run a mile in under 4 minutes, ...
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 Administration (FDA) chiefs and the drug and medical device companies they are responsible for regulating. Regulations prohibit FDA employees from holding financial interests in any ...
Company acknowledges “misjudgment” following a BMJ investigation, but medics call for a global ban on industry-funded medical education Medical education provider Medscape has bowed to pressure and agreed to permanently remove a series of accredited medical education courses on smoking cessation funded by the tobacco industry giant Philip Morris International ...
Latest BMJ Commission reports call for political and societal commitment to stem the worsening trajectory of health in the UK We must act on the social determinants of health (the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age) and place sustainability at the core of the NHS’s ...
Most clinical guidelines currently in use aren’t evidence based either Gender medicine “built on shaky foundations,” says Dr Hilary Cass in The BMJ The evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for children and young people experiencing gender related distress is wholly inadequate, making it impossible to gauge ...
Investigation sheds new light on process designed to keep patients safe during industrial action BMA says it takes concerns around patient safety “incredibly seriously” An investigation published by The BMJ today reveals new details of requests to recall striking junior doctors from picket lines for patient safety reasons. Documents show ...
The future of the NHS depends on having the right staff who feel valued and proud to work in the health service Looking after the NHS workforce is not only an ethical imperative but also a sound investment and must be a top priority, say experts in the third report ...
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