So far, Brexit has been all prologue. It remains likely that some form of Brexit will occur, but we are still some way from knowing how. Unless the upcoming election […]
Month: December 2019
China urgently needs to address the low use of child safety restraints in vehicles
Despite the strong evidence for child safety seats, their use is very low in China, say Xiaofeng Zhao, Qiongrui Zhao, and Hengfen Li […]
Including the private sector in partnerships to tackle non-communicable diseases
Dennis Odai Laryea and Thomas B Cueni argue that, with proper safeguards, pharmaceutical companies can make an important contribution. This article is part of the Solutions for Prevention and Control […]
A “whole of society” approach to non-communicable diseases must include civil society organisations
The responses to HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and climate change provide examples for civil society engagement in NCDs, says Katie Dain. This article is part of the Solutions for Prevention and Control […]
Jeffrey Aronson: When I Use a Word . . . Problems with expiry dates of medicines
Last week I discussed expiry dates of medicines, how they are determined and some major concerns about exceeding them—loss of drug activity during storage (through loss of compound or interconversion […]
Ann Robinson’s research reviews—5 December 2019
Ann Robinson reviews the latest research from the top medical journals […]
Anthony Barabas: M.A.I.D. in Canada
My godfather, George, left the UK several decades ago for a new life as a dentist in Canada. In conversations regarding death, George openly discussed taking his own life before […]
Tara Montgomery: Claiming our power as health citizens in an age of overdiagnosis
For over a century, the consumer movement has been a powerful force for protecting the public, promoting a fair marketplace, and giving consumers a voice. Advocacy organisations around the world […]
Shivali Fulchand: Films are a powerful way for doctors to connect to patient stories
In my penultimate summer of medical school, I travelled around North India with a group of students for a month, raising awareness about the most common cancers. During my time […]
The annual allowance tax charge at Christmas: is it cause for festive cheer?
It is unusual for the festive season to see the government bearing gifts for the NHS, and this is doubly so when we’re blessed by the double joys of both […]