Imposter syndrome: a degree of doubt is essential
I am glad that Kar has written about imposter syndrome and how common it is…
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Gambling adverts: should they stay or should they go?
A YouGov poll published in June 2021 of 12 247 adults and 2513 children suggested…
Covid-19: Adults in poorest areas are almost four times more likely to die, inquiry finds
Working age adults in England’s poorest areas were almost four times more likely to die…
David Oliver: What has the pandemic taught us about using frailty scales?
For decades the geriatric medicine clinical and research community has been discussing the concept, definition,…
A patient with an enlarged neck and alcohol excess
This is a man in his 60s with benign symmetrical lipomatosis (fig 1). This rare…
Nutritional basis of type 2 diabetes remission
Type 2 diabetes mellitus was once thought to be irreversible and progressive, but a series…
Just another eczema case for you, but to me it’s the world
I was diagnosed with eczema as a child and have lived with it for two…
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A recurrent rash on the penis
An uncircumcised man in his late 70s presented with a six month history of recurrent…
Covid-19: Vaccines journal retracts controversial paper after editorial board members quit
A research paper that was promoted by anti-vaccination activists has been retracted by the journal…
Alternative medicine: Definition, examples, benefits, and risks – Medical News Today
Alternative medicine: Definition, examples, benefits, and risks Medical News Today Read Original Article: Alternative medicine: Definition,…
mRNA vaccines slash risk of COVID-19 infection by 91 percent in fully vaccinated people, study finds
People who receive mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are up to 91 percent less likely to develop…
Methane in plumes of Saturn’s moon Enceladus: Possible signs of life?
A study concludes that known geochemical processes can’t explain the levels of methane measured by…
Enzyme from fungi shows molecules which way to turn
A small fungal enzyme could play a significant role in simplifying the development and manufacture…
Synthetic biology circuits can respond within seconds
Researchers have designed the first synthetic biology circuit that relies exclusively on protein-protein interactions. These…
Worms learn how to optimize foraging by switching their response to social cues
Worms optimize their foraging behavior by learning to associate pheromones with food availability and changing…
New species of pseudo-horses living 37 million years ago
Scientists have described two new species of palaeotheriidae mammals that inhabited the subtropical landscape of…
Covid-19: Vaccine corruption allegations spark protests across Brazil
Tens of thousands of people marched against Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro last weekend after the…
Over 60s in England could pay for prescriptions until retirement, says government consultation
The government is consulting on plans to align the upper age exemption for NHS prescription…
Kepler telescope glimpses population of free-floating planets
Tantalizing evidence has been uncovered for a mysterious population of ‘free-floating’ planets, planets that may…
Neanderthal artists? Bones decorated over 50,000 years ago
Since the discovery of the first fossil remains, the image of the Neanderthal has been…
Nation marks NHS anniversary with light shows
bmj;374/jul06_11/n1704/FAF1faPeter Byrne/AlamyLandmark sites across England, including Number 10 Downing Street and the Liver Building in…
Epsilon variant mutations contribute to COVID immune evasion
New studies reveal an unprecedented mechanism behind the loss of antibody neutralization against this pandemic…
Covid-19: Judge gives permission for NHS trust to remove life support from patient
A High Court judge has given permission for an NHS trust to remove a 52…
Helen Salisbury: No room for growth at general practices
There aren’t enough GPs to meet patient demand, and we’ve been invited to plug the…
Long-term urban emissions data show a decrease in high-income countries
A new study shows how urbanization has influenced anthropogenic CO2 and air pollutant emissions across…
New cancer findings can give wider access to immunotherapy
Researchers have shown how pharmacological activation of the protein p53 boosts the immune response against…
The slow march of privatisation makes hospitals less sensitive to people’s needs
There was a time when hospital car parking was free.1 From 1992 the Treasury required…
Covid-19: Doctors criticise government’s plan to make mask wearing a personal choice
The BMA has spoken out against plans to allow people to make their own decisions…
Mask related acne is a problem for healthcare workers and those with pigmented skins
Mask related acne and other facial dermatoses highlighted by Rudd and Walsh1 are big problems…
Mask related acne: alternative PPE for facial dermatoses
Although evidence relating to facial dermatoses associated with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)…
Open your mind without leaving your sofa
As we head towards the end of term and the summer holidays, many of you…
Partha Kar: Let’s avoid the trap of division
Last month an outcry erupted over comments by Dido Harding, former head of Test and…
Maternity services are not improving fast enough, say MPs
The government’s plans to improve maternity services in England and take action to make progress…
Doctors question NICE recommendation to induce labour at 39 weeks in ethnic minority women
Doctors and campaigners have raised concerns over proposed NICE guidance that recommends that inducing labour…
Clinical trials: regulators’ inaction has left EU registry “riddled with inaccurate and missing data”
Nearly 6000 clinical trial results are currently missing from the European trial registry, despite transparency…
Global BECCS potential is largely constrained by sustainable irrigation
Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), a negative emission technology, has been considered inevitable…
Psychedelic spurs growth of neural connections lost in depression
In a new study, researchers show that a single dose of psilocybin given to mice…
Astronomers discover an oversized black hole population in the star cluster Palomar 5
Palomar 5 is a unique star cluster. In a new paper, astrophysicists show that distinguishing…
Belowground microbial solutions to aboveground plant problems
Researchers have discovered that signaling occurring from the response of plant leaves to light, and…
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Sajid Javid: What can doctors expect from the new health secretary?
As the new secretary of state for health and social care in England proudly sat…
Sixty seconds on . . . EU covid certificates
Europe-wide, covid secure travel is finally here . . .Unfortunately, many people in the UK…
Hunting and hidden deaths led to 30% reduction in WI wolf population
About 100 additional wolves died over the winter in Wisconsin as a result of the…
Breakthrough in tissue engineering as ‘shape memory’ supports tissue growth
New research has demonstrated the viability of 3D-printed tissue scaffolds that harmlessly degrade while promoting…
Heat wave causes hundreds of deaths and hospitalisations in Pacific north west
Governments in south western Canada and the north west corner of the US are now…
Is Larq Bottle Worth It? We Answer 5 Biggest Questions About The Self-Cleaning Bottle
Reusable water bottles have become increasingly popular. It’s a convenient way to keep us hydrated…
Covid-19 cough: use all your senses to make a diagnosis
Your “cough in a box” item1 reminded me of my first experience of general practice…
Aducanumab for Alzheimer’s disease?
The US licensing of Biogen’s aducanumab as “the first ever disease modifying drug for Alzheimer’s…
Bawa-Garba is free to practise again without restrictions after tribunal ruling
Hadiza Bawa-Garba has been allowed to practise again without restrictions, 10 years after a 6…
Health and wealth in pandemic times: not a zero sum game
Sajid Javid’s policy of “opening up” seems ill timed. Since his appointment on 26 June…
Why we . . . escape the wards for a walk
One day, during a lull at work in the paediatric department at Barnet Hospital, Joseph…