Today The BMJ publishes two examples of bias—one of publication bias and one of political bias. • Michael McCarthy reports on how researchers in the Netherlands have shown that the […]
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The BMJ Today: The role of facemasks, UK election watch, India health spending, and hearing your views
• Our most recent State of the Art Review looks at the evidence for the role of facemasks in the prevention of infection in both community and healthcare settings. A […]
Food banks, clinical leadership, and losing touch
• Analysis: With the economic crisis and austerity measures looking to be a key focus of the election debate, this analysis article released today is a timely reminder of the […]
The BMJ Today: Thinking about common and not so common conditions
• Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of the skin that is commonly seen in general practice. The latest practice pointer looks at its diagnosis, differential diagnosis, management, and […]
The BMJ Today: Lucentis vs Avastin, teenagers with back pain, and a maternal blood test for Down’s syndrome
• The BMJ‘s investigation looking at why UK doctors have had difficulty prescribing the drug Avastin to treat wet age related macular degeneration rather than the more expensive Lucentis has […]
The BMJ Today: Lucentis vs Avastin, fracking, and delusional infestation
Good morning. Here’s what is new on thebmj.com today. The BMJ Investigation: Lucentis vs Avastin • Why have UK doctors had difficulty prescribing a cheap, safe, and effective drug (Avastin) and […]
The BMJ Today: Promises, promises—the general election, the NHS, and political sensitivity over major incident reporting
• In the week of the formal launch of the UK general election campaign, with NHS policies set to take centre stage, The BMJ publishes an analysis article looking at […]
The BMJ Today: The joys of general practice, the dangers of glyburide, and a clash of care models
• Being a GP is still the best job in the world, writes Margaret McCartney, despite the many problems facing the profession. She notes that GPs witness the life stories […]
The BMJ Today: What airlines can learn about safety from medicine, health coaches from Dunkin’ Donuts, and a seven day NHS?
Blog: The aviation industry needs to address human factors in flight safety “Has the airline industry’s approach to safety been skewed towards the mechanical, technical, and engineering aspects of the […]
The BMJ Today: Fatal cardiovascular risk in LMICs, indefensible care, and Mission Indradhanush
• A new risk scoring system, as reported in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, has estimated that a higher percentage of people are at a greater risk of fatal cardiovascular […]