Character trait differences might have clinical implications for doctor–patient relationships Doctors are more extroverted, agreeable, and conscientious, but also more neurotic and less open than their patients, finds an analysis of responses to two nationally representative Australian surveys, published online in the open access journal BMJ Open. These character trait differences might have clinical implications for […]
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Common ear, nose, and throat issues in pre-schoolers may be linked to later autism risk
Early identification and treatment of these conditions may improve their quality of life Young children with common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues may be at subsequent risk of autism or high levels of demonstrable autism traits, suggests research published online in the open access journal BMJ Open. Early identification and treatment of ENT conditions may […]
Menu calorie counts likely linked to lower obesity-related cancer rates and healthcare costs
Thousands of cancers and deaths potentially averted and billions of dollars saved in US Additional food industry product reformulation could substantially boost policy impact Specifying the number of calories for each item on restaurant menus is likely linked to lower rates of cancers associated with obesity and attendant healthcare costs in the US, suggests a […]
Top 10 most read in March: experiences of medicine use during pregnancy in the UK; the prevalence and characteristics of anti-indigenous bias among physicians in Alberta, Canada; and education mediating the associations of early-life factors and frailty.
While the majority of the papers from February’s top ten are still hanging onto their places in the chart, there are three new entries in this month’s top ten. In this blog, we take a closer look at March’s new entries. Women’s experiences of both prescription and over-the-counter medications during pregnancy in the UK. Using […]
Top 10 most read in February: Recommendations for lung cancer screening programmes and alcohol minimum unit pricing
The number one spot in our top 10 monthly most-read chart has been taken by Uchai et al. who has climbed from second spot in last months blog. This month we have seven new entries into the top 10 most-read, with only three articles carrying over from January. I have highlighted some of the new […]
Top 10 most read in January: mortality data in the FOURIER trial and BMI links to frailty
The number one spot in our top 10 monthly most-read chart has been taken by Erviti et al’s reanalysis of the mortality data from the FOURIER trial on cardiovascular outcomes of evolocumab in patients with cardiovascular disease. This is the articles first month in the charts. This month we have two new entries into the […]
Top 10 most read in December: joint hypermobility and depression, probiotics for halitosis, and video streaming emergency calls
The number one spot in our top 10 monthly most-read chart has been taken over by Poulsen et al.‘s protocol to investigate if the maternal body mass index influences the human milk composition, infant metabolism and gut microbiome; it was last month’s second most-read article. We have three new entries into the top 10 most-read […]
Midlife obesity linked to heightened frailty risk in older age
Frailty often wrongly perceived as purely wasting disorder, say researchers Findings highlight importance of keeping trim throughout adulthood to minimise risk Carrying far too much weight, including a midriff bulge, from mid-life onwards, is linked to a heightened risk of physical frailty in older age, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open. Frailty […]
Probiotic bacteria found in fermented foods might help dispel bad breath
Lactobacillus salivarius and reuteri, Streptococcus salivarius, Weissella cibaria may work Probiotic bacteria usually found in fermented foods, such as yoghurt, sourdough bread, and miso soup, might help dispel the embarrassment of persistent bad breath (halitosis), finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Open. Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactobacillus reuteri, […]
Top 10 most read in November: maternal BMI and milk, sleep patterns and glaucoma, acupuncture and pregnancy, and coping strategies after cancer treatment
The number one spot in our top 10 monthly most-read chart has been retained by Zemedikun and colleagues. The authors’ analysis of chronic conditions that are associated with periodontal disease has impressively placed top of the most-read chart for the last four months. However, we also have four new entries into the top 10 most read during […]