Ban medical research with links to the fossil fuel industry, say experts
Investigation reveals a case for stronger action against the influence of these health-harming companies on academic research Of the top five medical journals, only The ...
Talking therapy and rehabilitation probably improve long covid symptoms, but effects modest
And no compelling evidence for other interventions including certain drugs, dietary supplements, inspiratory (breathing) muscle training or oxygen therapy Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and a ...
Certain HRT tablets linked to increased heart disease and blood clot risk
Different hormone combinations and delivery methods have varying effects on heart health, say researchers Certain hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets containing both oestrogen and progestogen ...
History of endometriosis and fibroids linked to heightened risk of early death
Important for primary care providers to consider both conditions in their assessment of women's health Women with a history of endometriosis and uterine fibroids might ...
High nurse and doctor turnover linked to increased patient deaths in NHS hospitals
Efforts to reduce staff turnover may improve patient care and hospital quality, say researchers High monthly turnover rates of nurses and senior doctors are associated ...
Lack of abortion care is a threat to women’s health in Latin America, warn experts
Articles to mark G20 Summit outline opportunities and challenges for global health equity Lack of abortion care is a threat to women’s health in Latin ...
Outsourcing adult social care has contributed to England’s care crisis, argue experts
Growth of private provision has resulted in worse care and should be rolled back Outsourcing adult social care services in England to the private sector ...
Adverse events affect over 1 in 3 surgery patients, US study finds
And a majority are preventable, emphasising need for ongoing improvement in patient safety, say researchers Adverse events affect more than a third (38%) of adults ...
SGLT-2 inhibitors linked to lower death rates in patients with heart failure
Findings show lower mortality with SGLT-2 inhibitors in a real-life setting Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor drugs, initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes ...
Professional body continues to misinform on palliative medicine doctors’ stance on assisted dying
Association for Palliative Care Medicine’s strong opposing stance risks undermining confidence in palliative care, argue senior doctors The Association for Palliative Care Medicine (APM) continues ...
