The disproportionate mortality and morbidity in mothers and babies from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds as compared to white mothers and babies is clearly evidenced. [1-3] There have been […]
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Covid-19 vaccine confidence in UK refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented migrants
Refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented migrants are at increased risk of exposure to covid-19 and associated morbidity and mortality, but are more likely to experience barriers to covid-19 vaccine uptake […]
The National Food Strategy is a “blueprint” that government must follow
Solving the obesity crisis in the UK was never going to be simple. If it were, we would not be in a situation where the majority of adults in England […]
Chris Thomas: It’s time to save our medical research charities
The prime minister has made clear that the life sciences are at the heart of his vision for the country. In his manifesto, he said he’d make the “UK a […]
Covid-19 has sparked physician-built response systems in the US
As healthcare professionals, we have a responsibility to build a system that serves our patients, protects providers, and advances our profession. The role of government in maintaining those values in […]
Michael Griffin: We are only as good as the future generation of surgeons
As surgeons, trainees are at the heart of our profession and we must guarantee that their development and training is not disadvantaged in the long term as a result of […]
Building back better research post covid-19
During the covid-19 pandemic, the public focus has been on the remarkable performance of the NHS and its dedicated workforce in coping with the huge influx of covid-19 patients, led […]
The Coronavirus Act is a reminder of how mental and physical health legislation treats patients differently
The Coronavirus Act 2020, enacted in light of the covid-19 pandemic, is a timely reminder that Descartes’ philosophy of Cartesian Duality—a theory that the mind and body are conceptually distinct—has […]
Should we give priority care to healthcare workers in the covid-19 pandemic?
Daniel Sokol and Benjamin Gray Despite the dramatic increase in intensive care capacity in the United Kingdom in recent weeks, most experts recognise the possibility of intensive care units (ICUs) […]
Medical and ethical implications of the IAAF participation regulation for women with differences of sex development
Sheree Bekker & Anna Posbergh On the 1st of May 2019, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), a private tribunal for the purpose of handling disputes between athletes and […]