US workers during the covid-19 pandemic: uneven risks, inadequate protections, and predictable consequences
This article by David Michaels and colleagues (BMJ 2024;384:e076623; doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-076623) incorrectly stated that Donald Trump had…
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GMC admits error in decision over whether to investigate doctor’s claims over covid vaccine
The General Medical Council has said that it made “an error” in a previous decision…
Gaza: Doctors of the World office destroyed, as medics are forced to amputate without anaesthetic
Doctors of the World’s office in Gaza City has been destroyed in what the charity…
NHS rainbow badge scheme pares back activity after losing funding
A scheme aimed at fostering inclusivity for LGBTQ+ people in NHS secondary care settings has…
Captured by design: the drug industry and UK healthcare
The UK drug industry has much to be proud of, but the interests of industry,…
Under pressure — space exploration in our time
A new paradigm is taking shape in the space industry as the countries and entities…
Advanced artificial photosynthesis catalyst uses CO2 more efficiently to create biodegradable plastics
A research team that had previously succeeded in synthesizing fumaric acid using bicarbonate and pyruvic…
Mystery solved: The oldest fossil reptile from the alps is an historical forgery
Palaeontological analysis shows renowned fossil thought to show soft tissue preservation is in fact just…
Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Overview and Breakthrough Therapies – Dermatology Times
Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Overview and Breakthrough Therapies Dermatology Times Read Original Article: Alopecia Areata: A…
Black wellness expo promotes alternative health options | News – Fort Bend Herald
Black wellness expo promotes alternative health options | News Fort Bend Herald Read Original Article: Black…
Exploring the Role of Alternative Medicine in Dermatology – Dermatology Times
Exploring the Role of Alternative Medicine in Dermatology Dermatology Times Read Original Article: Exploring the Role…
Stroke: Acupuncture may lower risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis – Medical News Today
Stroke: Acupuncture may lower risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis Medical News Today Read Original Article:…
What can bulls tell us about men?
Researchers have found genes in the reproductive organs of bulls that influence fertility. The findings…
Nectar fills the alcohol alternative gap for health-curious locals – Santa Monica Daily Press
Nectar fills the alcohol alternative gap for health-curious locals Santa Monica Daily Press Read Original Article:…
Artificial Sweeteners vs. Natural Alternatives: Navigating the Sweetener Landscape – News-Medical.Net
Artificial Sweeteners vs. Natural Alternatives: Navigating the Sweetener Landscape News-Medical.Net Read Original Article: Artificial Sweeteners vs….
Evidence of geothermal activity within icy dwarf planets
A team found evidence for hydrothermal or metamorphic activity within the icy dwarf planets Eris…
Reforestation programs could threaten vast area of tropical grasslands
New research reveals the scale of inappropriate reforestation projects across Africa. A new study reveals…
Discovery of new Li ion conductor unlocks new direction for sustainable batteries
Researchers have discovered a solid material that rapidly conducts lithium ions. Consisting of non-toxic earth-abundant…
William Ian Jones
bmj;384/feb16_10/q197/FAF1faWilliam “Ian” Jones was born in Tregaron, Cardiganshire, and studied medicine in Cardiff. He did…
Lauren Phillips
bmj;384/feb16_9/q385/FAF1faLauren Philips worked her foundation years in Truro. She moved to Southmead Hospital in Bristol…
Cedrick Reginald Martys
bmj;384/feb16_8/q387/FAF1faCedrick Reginald Martys studied medicine at Sheffield University, after working there in the pharmacology department…
John Miell
bmj;384/feb16_7/q404/FAF1faJohn Miell was born in Windsor. After qualifying he studied endocrinology at three of the…
Hospitals serving England’s most deprived patients generate proportionally less private income, study shows
NHS trusts in England that serve more patients from the most deprived areas receive a…
Sense of belonging is a critical component of workforce retention
Attrition of doctors from healthcare systems has reached crises levels in the US, UK, and…
BMA urges government to lift cap on compensation for LGBT veterans
The BMA’s armed forces committee has called on the UK government to reconsider enforcing a…
Restructuring of the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities is a further step in the wrong direction for tackling health inequalities
Last week, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) made big staff reductions at…
The grey area of “fertility tech” being mis-sold as contraception
When Chelsea Polis questioned the evidence behind a fertility tracking thermometer, she soon found herself…
Women from more deprived backgrounds are less likely to have an epidural, finds study
Women from poorer backgrounds are less likely to have an epidural during labour than women…
Ozempic Alternatives in 2024 – Medical News Today
Ozempic Alternatives in 2024 Medical News Today Read Original Article: Ozempic Alternatives in 2024 – Medical…
The Utility of Natural Language Processing in Materials Science – A Promising Approach – Medriva
The Utility of Natural Language Processing in Materials Science – A Promising Approach Medriva Read Original…
First-ever atomic freeze-frame of liquid water
Scientists report the first look at electrons moving in real-time in liquid water; the findings…
Diving deeper into our oceans: Underwater drones open new doors for global coral reef research
Scientists take innovation in coral e-DNA monitoring to the next level. Read Original Article: Diving…
Diverse ancient volcanoes on Mars discovered by planetary scientist may hold clues to pre-plate tectonic activity on Earth
A geologist has revealed intriguing insights into the volcanic activity on Mars. He proposes that…
Neolithic groups from the south of the Iberian Peninsula first settled permanently in San Fernando (Cadiz) 6,200 years ago
A new study reveals that the first farmers and herdsmen settled in Andalusia collected and…
The brain is ‘programmed’ for learning from people we like
Our brains are ‘programmed’ to learn more from people we like — and less from…
Altermagnetism experimentally demonstrated
Ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism have long been known to scientists as two classes of magnetic order…
Women and medicine: exploited as staff and as patients
Doctors and politicians have something in common. You might view their work as a performance….
Alaskapox: First human death from zoonotic virus is announced
State health officials in Alaska have identified the first human to die from a recently…
The expansion of physician associates in primary care risks alienating an already ailing GP workforce
The government’s plan to increase the number of physician associates (PAs) working in hospitals and…
NHS apologises to family of junior doctor who died by suicide
The head of medical training at NHS England has apologised to the family of a…
GP who prescribed drugs to herself and family is allowed to return to practice
A GP who prescribed drugs to herself and to her family then lied about it…
Scrofula in disseminated tuberculosis
The image shows a painless, enlarging, and ulcerated mass with caseous discharge on the neck…
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Ann Robinson’s research reviews—15 February 2024
Resmetirom for non-alcoholic steatohepatitisThe global incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is estimated to be…
Bon appetit. Diarrhoea after eating mushrooms
A woman in her 40s presented to her doctor with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and…
Measles: increasing vaccine uptake is vital in preventing outbreaks
Measles is on the rise with 240 cases in England in January 2024, compared with…
Injury prevention . . . and other stories
Pedestrian injuriesNationwide data from emergency medical services in the US show that around a third…
CQC demands urgent improvements at Brighton based trust as ratings are lowered
Culture and leadership problems still exist at a Brighton based NHS trust and must be…
Will the pandemic treaty make it over the line?
This is the question that is on the lips of many people working in global…
Targeting the microenvironment rather than a specific cell type could be the key to healing injured hearts
A groundbreaking scientific study has unveiled a remarkable discovery that may have far-reaching implications for…
A lighthouse in the Gobi desert
A new study explores the weight great fossil sites have on our understanding of evolutionary…