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Harlan M. Krumholz: What can we learn from the ISCHEMIA Trial?
It may be useful for trialists who present their results without a peer-reviewed publication to simultaneously archive their study on a preprint server […]
Richard Smith: Time to scrap offices (and reduce face-to-face consultations) to reduce carbon consumption
I’m pleased to see from Twitter that most people agree with my recent assertion that most meetings could be held virtually rather than face-to-face, saving tonnes of carbon (and time). […]
Marika Davies: The government cannot escape the reality of the significant health impact of the bushfire crisis
The government must take action to address the cause of the bushfires and support those providing care […]
Jeffrey Aronson: When I Use a Word . . . Medical anniversaries in 2020
As last year, my list of medical anniversaries in 2020 is restricted to multiples of 50 years (i.e. years ending in 20 and 70). Thus, I have not included, for […]
Katie Knight: When stock photography fails to get the picture
The lack of variety of medical stock photography images helps to perpetuate stereotypes and negate the existence of other experiences […]
Tim Wainwright: The single most important issue—the water effect
WaterAid is often referred to as a single issue organisation, and it’s true; we are incredibly focused on making clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene for everyone, everywhere a […]
Richard Smith: Most meetings can happen electronically, saving tonnes of carbon
I’d better start with a confession. I must have flown the Atlantic 300 times. I’ve been multiple times to New Zealand and Australia and have flown often to Japan, China, […]
Daniel Sokol: William Osler’s lasting influence on medical ethics
One hundred years ago, on 29 December 1919, Sir William Osler died in Oxford from a haemorrhage following an operation to treat his empyema. He was 70. In his obituary of […]
Innovation should support societal responsibility for health
The popular emphasis on technology being harnessed by individuals fails to consider how it can be used to improve social determinants of health, say Richard Milne, Edo Richard, Eric B […]