One of the things I like most about being a scientific researcher is the surprise that comes with unexpected findings. Our study on industry payments to influential medical leaders published […]
Author’s perspective
Rebecca Lawton: Graduated compression stockings on trial
One of the well-recognised complications of surgery is deep venous thromboembolism (DVT) and much work has been done to reduce the incidence of hospital acquired thrombosis, including the use of […]
Gestational diabetes—missed opportunities in post-partum follow-up
Elpida Vounzoulaki, Kamlesh Khunti, Clare L. Gillies Gestational diabetes is a relatively common pregnancy complication, defined as diabetes first diagnosed in pregnancy, that is clearly not either pre-existing type 1 […]
Responsible communication on suicide in the media is essential if we want to be serious about tackling the stigma surrounding suicide
Many people live with constant suicidal thoughts and feelings. Most of the public conversation and education about suicide now happens in the media, including online media. This shapes how we […]
What an opioid safety initiative can teach us about using information to improve patient outcomes
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) takes pride in being a learning healthcare system. Our recent paper exemplifies how the VHA translates that broad principle into action. Building on a decade […]
The power of shared data to better understand drug safety
Joshua D. Wallach, Harlan M. Krumholz, Joseph S. Ross Over the past few years, the clinical trial data sharing landscape has changed dramatically. As a result of concerns regarding the […]
The prevalence of industry funding of patient groups
The conflict of interests of patient groups has been a focal point of research for many years due to the pivotal role that many patient groups play in healthcare assistance, […]
What is the varicella zoster virus boosting effect?
One of the most fascinating facts about varicella zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and, in its reactivated form, shingles, is that the immunity of a latently infected person appears to […]
Hilary Thomson: Grasping the nettle of narrative synthesis
Hilary Thomson tells us more about the SWiM project team’s development of the SWiM guideline for the synthesis of quantitative data of intervention effects […]
Rohan Khera: Evaluating the impact of incentives to reduce readmission rates in the US
Assessing the effects of health policy interventions on patient care and outcomes is essential for improving their design and implementation. The ideal health policy is implemented in a manner that […]