National decision makers must wake up to the fact that their approach to addictions services is fuelling the rise in drug-related deaths, says Julia Sinclair […]
Month: August 2019
Alex Nowbar’s journal review—22 August 2019
Alex Nowbar reviews the latest research from the top medical journals […]
Ulf Ekelund and Thomas Yates: “Sit less—move more and more often”: all physical activity is beneficial for longevity
New research shows that any level of movement decreases risk of premature death, so get moving say Ulf Ekelund and Thomas Yates […]
Jian-Meng Liu: The cast of thousands behind our data
Jian-Meng Liu discusses the logistics of recording birthrates in a country as large and diverse as China […]
Lee Hooper and Asmaa Abdelhamid: The role of nutrition in disease prevention—how we can find better answers?
How can we get more information from dietary trials? It’s simple really. Often dietary interventions are trialled against a wide range of health outcomes—so there may be two trials assessing […]
Helen Leonard: Personal health budgets—a view from the other side
Just over a year ago, we received a personal health budget for my son. It has not been straightforward to set up, but after 18 years of struggling to manage […]
Paul Youngs: Pension tax reform needs to be swift to tackle doctors’ sense of injustice
The absurdity of pension schemes that have led to doctors working less to earn more, needs to be changed quickly and decisively to stave off another NHS crisis, says Paul […]
Elizabeth Bates: The right to see a GP shouldn’t be controversial
Too often the right to see a GP, guaranteed by NHS England guidelines, is denied to the most vulnerable in our society, says Elizabeth Bates […]
Helen Clark: Gender and health, a political choice with major returns on investment
If politicians have the will to address gender inequality in global healthcare provision they will reap huge financial awards, as well as moral and social victories, says the Rt Hon […]
Antonia Round: Identity crisis—are lanyards the safest way to say hello?
It’s time for medical students to hang up their lanyards, a safer alternative is available, says Antonia Round […]