Premature ovarian insufficiency
What you need to knowDiagnosis of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is based on menstrual disturbance…
Month: March 2024
Helen Salisbury: Ensuring the safety of physician associates’ practice
Since 2015 the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has hosted the Faculty of Physician Associates….
US hospitals face collapse as cyberattack on UnitedHealth cuts revenue streams
The US government has announced an investigation into one of America’s leading health insurers, UnitedHealth,…
Rammya Mathew: Could artificial intelligence be the key to transforming general practice?
In the recent budget Jeremy Hunt, chancellor of the exchequer, announced £3.4bn of additional capital…
Colin MacKay
bmj;384/mar19_7/q646/FAF1faThe death of Colin MacKay has taken from us one of the few remaining individuals…
How climate change is changing vaccination planning
2023 was a milestone year. Every major climate agency pronounced it the hottest ever recorded,…
Opinion: Sabbaticals for nurses could help fight worker shortages and burnout
A new study suggests that the nursing shortage is easing, but that doesn’t mean the health care…
Fetal tissue research gains in importance as roadblocks multiply
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have spent years trying to unravel the details of…
STAT+: A scientific mystery highlights the blind spots in genomics databases
The two patients had both died young from heart problems. When researchers looked at their…
The Best Yoga Studios in NYC 2024 – Curbed
The Best Yoga Studios in NYC 2024 Curbed Read Original Article: The Best Yoga Studios in…
Pregnancy care has changed in alarming ways since Louisiana banned abortion : Shots – Health News – NPR
Pregnancy care has changed in alarming ways since Louisiana banned abortion : Shots – Health…
WATCH: Arizona lawmaker says she plans to have an abortion after learning her pregnancy isn’t viable – PBS NewsHour
WATCH: Arizona lawmaker says she plans to have an abortion after learning her pregnancy isn’t…
Trump suggests he’d support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy – The Hill
Trump suggests he’d support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy The Hill…
Trump Suggests He’d Support a National Ban on Abortions Around 15 Weeks of Pregnancy – U.S. News & World Report
Trump Suggests He’d Support a National Ban on Abortions Around 15 Weeks of Pregnancy U.S. News…
Standard pregnancy care is now dangerously disrupted in Louisiana – MSNBC
Standard pregnancy care is now dangerously disrupted in Louisiana MSNBC Read Original Article: Standard pregnancy care…
News in Brief 19 March 2024
Gaza: Increasing numbers of newborns on brink of death, agencies warnForced labour exploiters make $236…
UN rights expert urges global action to halt Myanmar junta atrocities
The UN independent human rights expert on Myanmar called on the international community on Tuesday…
Physician associates in the UK: some fundamental questions that need answers now
Healthcare in the UK is facing a crisis. At issue is the creation of new…
Little change in ethnic diversity in top roles at NHS trusts in England
There were more people from ethnic minority backgrounds in executive and senior managerial roles in…
STAT+: UnitedHealth appears to be upping loan offers to providers, after Change cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group appears to be offering some providers more substantial loans in the wake of…
We need medical leadership built on trust
Trust is central to the practice of medicine, but recent events have shown it to…
The BMJ Editorial Scholar 2024/2025
Are you a medical student interested in learning how a medical journal is run? Do…
A study says intermittent fasting is making people drop dead. Oh, come on
The news is everywhere in my social news feeds this morning: A popular fad diet…
Hong Kong: Rushed adoption of new security law a ‘regressive step’ – UN rights chief
The accelerated adoption of a national security bill in Hong Kong represents “a regressive step”…
STAT+: In small study, baby aspirin cuts fat buildup in liver disease patients
Low-dose aspirin led to a reduction in liver fat among patients with metabolic-associated liver disease,…
Medical associates: the introduction of PAs, ANPs, and ACPs is creating new challenges for doctors on rotational training
The addition of new clinical staff on hospital wards is welcome. The steady introduction of…
Women’s health needs beyond sexual, reproductive, and maternal health are missing from the government’s 2024 priorities
Since its launch in 2022, the Women’s Health Strategy for England has made important progress…
Wegovy and Zepbound get primetime treatment
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an AstraZeneca deal, a WHO pandemic pact, and more
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. Already, the official mascots…
Whistleblower surgeon is awarded {pound}430 000 after career is destroyed
A whistleblowing surgeon who told an employment tribunal that his life had been destroyed after…
Information gaps in England’s independent healthcare sector
At the beginning of 2024, 7.6 million people were on NHS waiting lists in England.1…
Mary Ann Matthews
bmj;384/mar19_3/q648/FAF1faMary Ann Matthews was born into a family who lived by their Christian beliefs, so…
Bill Coode
bmj;384/mar19_2/q644/FAF1faBill Coode died in service. He died looking after the patients he cared for, working…
John Armitage Southam
bmj;384/mar19_1/q653/FAF1faJohn Armitage Southam worked as an anatomy demonstrator at the University of Manchester. He was…
A day in the life of a medical student from Ukraine
You have just set off from home to attend your placement or to meet your…
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ONS refines method to estimate excess deaths
As the UK emerges from the ravages of the pandemic, the Office for National Statistics…
Switching from disposable to reusable PPE
What you need to knowGlobally, demand for PPE is rising, despite a recent decrease relative…
STAT+: Q&A: Mark Parrino says it’s time to ‘completely re-examine’ methadone treatment for opioid addiction
Nobody has made more of an impact on methadone treatment than Mark Parrino. For decades,…
STAT+: The methadone clinic monopoly: Opioid treatment chains backed by private equity are fighting calls for reform
Private equity firms have acquired stakes in nearly one-third of all methadone clinics in recent…
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Opinion: The evidence is clear: A liquid-only diet before a colonoscopy is unnecessary
Since colorectal cancer is on the rise in people younger than age 50, national guidelines…
STAT+: As targeted radiation field heats up, AstraZeneca to pick up Fusion Pharmaceuticals in $2 billion deal
LONDON — AstraZeneca said Tuesday it would acquire Fusion Pharmaceuticals in a deal worth more…
Baby joy for Anne-Marie and rapper husband Slowthai as they are seen with newborn daughter for FIRST TIME… d – Daily Mail
Baby joy for Anne-Marie and rapper husband Slowthai as they are seen with newborn daughter…
Pregnant Mom Sobs from ‘Gender Disappointment’ After Baby’s Sex Reveal — Why She Posted Her Reaction (Exclusive) – PEOPLE
Pregnant Mom Sobs from ‘Gender Disappointment’ After Baby’s Sex Reveal — Why She Posted Her…
Drake becomes pregnant fan’s ‘rich baby daddy’ for the night with $25K gift – Marca English
Drake becomes pregnant fan’s ‘rich baby daddy’ for the night with $25K gift Marca English Read…
Metformin in Pregnancy: Mixed Outcomes for Developing Brain – Neuroscience News
Metformin in Pregnancy: Mixed Outcomes for Developing Brain Neuroscience News Read Original Article: Metformin in Pregnancy:…
A New Study Shows That Teen Pregnancy Increases the Risk of Premature Death – National Review
A New Study Shows That Teen Pregnancy Increases the Risk of Premature Death National Review Read…
New York State report reveals majority of state pregnancy-related deaths happen to minorities – RochesterFirst
New York State report reveals majority of state pregnancy-related deaths happen to minorities RochesterFirst Read Original…
Pennsylvania Amish murder: No motive in pregnant woman’s slaying, but witnesses saw suspect’s car at scene – Fox News
Pennsylvania Amish murder: No motive in pregnant woman’s slaying, but witnesses saw suspect’s car at…
Arizona State Senator Shares Own Emotional Abortion Story in Floor Speech – The Daily Beast
Arizona State Senator Shares Own Emotional Abortion Story in Floor Speech The Daily Beast Read Original…
Here’s Why Lala Kent Started Hugging Trees During Her Pregnancies: “It Sounds Weird” – Bravo
Here’s Why Lala Kent Started Hugging Trees During Her Pregnancies: “It Sounds Weird” Bravo Read Original…