Ilona Kickbusch and Andrew Cassels introduce a collection of articles on global health disruptors […]
Month: November 2018
California wildfires: I am simultaneously worried about my own health, my patients, and my children
The urgency to find systemic solutions to tackle the root causes of poor air quality is clear […]
Anna Goshua: Medical schools aren’t preparing doctors to serve trans and non-binary people
It’s worrying that medical students are graduating with little or no knowledge of communities we will be serving, says Anna Goshua […]
Jeffrey Aronson: When I use a word . . . The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 and advertising
Last week I discussed how the Medicines Act 1968 enabled the promulgation of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012, which replaced the Act and about 200 other pieces of secondary legislation. […]
The implications of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation for reproductive health politics and policies in the United States
Last month, Brett Kavanaugh, was appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States. Donald Trump made it clear that he would only nominate justices approved by the Federalist Society, […]
Fran Baum: The People’s Health Movement marches on to examine the health impacts of neoliberalism
Fran Baum describes the first two days of the People’s Health Assembly, a conference that continues the struggle for health for all […]
Martin McKee: The Brexit withdrawal agreement has important implications for the NHS and public health
It is still possible that some version of Theresa May’s proposed deal may come to pass. And if it does, what are the implications for health? […]
Fran Monticelli: Housing is a healthcare crisis
Over 200 healthcare professionals call on the government to end insecure tenancies […]
Neville Goodman’s metaphor watch: the end of the road?
Driving metaphors are common in everyday speech: foot on the gas, back seat driver, eyes on the road, apply the brake, change gear. Only driving seat appears with any frequency […]
Tiago Villanueva: Shortages of medicines in Europe are having a impact on primary care
The shortage of medicines in Europe is an increasing problem. Recently I attended a workshop at the European Medicines Agency which convened stakeholders from the pharmaceutical industry, European national medicines […]