Ann Robinson’s research reviews—5 March 2021
Ann Robinson reviews the latest research from the top medical journals […]
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School closures have had a huge impact on children’s futures
As schools across Europe are starting to reopen, these authors consider the longer term impact that schools closures have had on children’s wellbeing. […]
Understanding the spectrum of vaccine efficacy measures
Phase III covid-19 vaccine efficacy trials have returned encouraging results, exceeding the 50% efficacy threshold specified by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Multiple […]
Andy Cowper: The Budget? Fudge it
“If you can’t budge it, fudge it” could well end up as the motto of Boris Johnson’s government, particularly when it comes to health and social care. The Budget announced […]
Mental health beds are full, leaving patients without treatment and clinicians with difficult choices
There has been growing concern throughout the last year in the NHS mental health sector about services becoming overstretched during the pandemic. The Royal College of Psychiatrists asked psychiatrists about […]
Matthew Sawyer: How to discuss the climate crisis with patients
It can feel daunting to bring up complex issues with patients around carbon emissions and the climate crisis. How can this be fitted in with everything else during a consultation? […]
Transformational change in New Zealand means putting communities at the heart of decision making
If New Zealand wants to improve health and wellbeing for all, it needs to embrace systemic change in how local communities are valued, writes Anna Matheson […]
UK budget: Why is public health being left solely in the hands of our Chancellor?
A new and crucial budget is happening this week in the UK. The Alcohol Health Alliance UK has submitted evidence to the Treasury about the urgent need to increase alcohol […]
Mark Dayan: Will Brexit mark an end to the UK’s scientific successes?
Mark Dayan looks at the impact Brexit is having on the UK medicines, medical devices, and life sciences industries After almost 50 years as part of a European market, the […]
Is England’s exit plan from lockdown a road to nowhere?
The more we accept our coexistence with covid, the more it becomes an inevitability, writes John Middleton […]