The evidence is clear, Eastern European and Central Asian countries should adopt opioid maintenance therapy and needle exchanges to curb HIV and Hep C outbreaks, says Michel Kazatchkine […]
Guest writers
John Ashton and Zara Quigg: The public health approach to violence prevention—beyond the rhetoric
At a time of Brexit induced policy paralysis, it seems that only one matter can break through the news headlines. Daily reports of murders and injuries caused by rising knife […]
Josh Karliner: A prescription for a healthy planet
Every year, human civilization churns out ever more dangerous quantities of greenhouse gases. Every day we see and feel the increasing effects of a growing climate crisis that impacts on […]
Trans health and the risks of inappropriate curiosity
Care providers need to be aware of the damage of inappropriate curiosity when working with people who are transgender, say Adam Shepherd, Benjamin Hanckel, and Andy Guise […]
Caroline Fiennes: Tale of a life ended well
Caroline Fiennes describes how a doctor’s honesty about how long her mum had left to live was a much appreciated gift […]
Jane Wilcock: Personalised and precision medicine—definitions and distinctions
The term “personalised medicine” is being applied to two distinct medical practices, the healthcare community needs to end the confusion with new terminology, says Jane Wilcock […]
Cleo Kenington: Safe cycle infrastructure can help reverse the UK’s inactivity crisis
Following the Netherlands’ lead in introducing safe cycle infrastructure would bring health benefits to all, says Cleo Kenington […]
Paul Burstow: In a sector which hails good evidence, why do we rarely use it?
Evidence must guide systemic reform at every level in healthcare as much as it guides medical practice and research, says Paul Burstow […]
Susan Jebb and Theresa Marteau: What next for fiscal interventions to prevent obesity?
The success of the sugary drinks tax has shifted public opinion, policy makers need a more open-minded approach to evidence, say Susan Jebb and Theresa Marteau […]
Sheila Hayman: Where does it hurt? Accessing healthcare as a survivor of torture
Grief and loss, displacement, and loneliness can manifest in all kinds of ways, says Sheila Hayman […]