Newly discovered gene may influence longevity
It turns out that a particular gene has a great influence on longevity, a new…
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Uncollected waste and open burning leading causes of the plastic pollution crisis
A new study shines a light on the enormous scale of uncollected rubbish and open…
Major leap for nuclear clock paves way for ultraprecise timekeeping
Nuclear clocks would measure time based on changes inside an atom’s nucleus, which would make…
Novel immunotherapy improves recovery from spinal cord injury
Researchers have designed, in mice, an approach to minimizing the damage from a spinal cord…
Chemists explain why dinosaur collagen may have survived for millions of years
Chemists offer a new explanation for how collagen in dinosaur bones may have survived millions…
Epigenetic changes reprogram astrocytes into brain stem cells
Resting brain stem cells hardly differ from normal astrocytes, which support the nerve cells in…
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The unsung generosity of cord blood donation
The investigative feature by Kwan on private cord blood banking1 illuminates a troubling and misleading…
Coroner issues anaesthetic safety warning after patient death
A coroner has warned that a common practice used by anaesthetists could lead to deaths…
Better care at the end of life: we need to change the conversation
Far too many people are being denied their right to autonomous decision making at the…
Patricia Elliott: doctor, activist, and general secretary of the Medical Practitioners’ Union
bmj;386/sep04_7/q1906/FAF1faPatricia Elliott was a doctor, activist, and socialist who became general secretary of the Medical…
Orofacial pain crisis is a frequently overlooked aspect of sickle cell anaemia
Charles and colleagues provide valuable insights into acute painful crisis in sickle cell disease (SCD).1…
When is enough, enough? Humanitarian rights and protection for children in conflict settings must be revisited
The rules of war and existing regulations have become increasingly unable to protect civilians from…
Tackling unhealthy food and obesity: teach children so they can teach their families
Briggs argues that governments must adopt wide ranging strategies and policies to tackle unhealthy food…
Palliative care: People are dying in pain and without the support they need, report warns
Many people in England and Wales are dying in pain without access to the services…
Elle Macpherson refused to have chemotherapy after breast cancer diagnosis – The Guardian
Elle Macpherson refused to have chemotherapy after breast cancer diagnosis The Guardian Read Original Article: Elle…
Elle McPherson: Supermodel reveals she had breast cancer – BBC.com
Elle McPherson: Supermodel reveals she had breast cancer BBC.com Read Original Article: Elle McPherson: Supermodel reveals…
Assorted, distinctive behavior of molten uranium salt revealed by neutrons
New research addresses the fundamental science necessary to increase the efficiency of nuclear energy. Researchers…
Gigantic asteroid impact shifted the axis of Solar System’s biggest moon
Around 4 billion years ago, an asteroid hit the Jupiter moon Ganymede. Now, a researcher…
How bright is the universe’s glow? Study offers best measurement yet
Over billions of years, the universe’s stars and galaxies shined their light into space, leaving…
Scarlett McNally: Volunteering and charity work offer massive health and community benefits
I’m often astounded by the inherent goodness of people. In the UK about half of…
Young people and other vulnerable groups are overlooked in AI algorithm development
Abbasi’s article on biases in AI clinical tools highlights that they often overlook the perspectives…
Doctors are warned not to use AI to respond to complaints
Using artificial intelligence to write a response to a complaint carries risks including making inaccurate…
MSF opens field hospital in Gaza
bmj;386/sep03_5/q1915/FAF1faMSFIn response to the continuing attacks by Israeli forces on Gaza, the charity Médecins Sans…
GP funding model should change to deliver population health, says think tank
A radical restructuring of the NHS budget to deliver prevention based healthcare using a “national…
Helen Salisbury: Redefining full time work in general practice
A recent paper in the British Journal of General Practice brought the good news that…
Partha Kar: Talk is cheap. The NHS needs anti-racist action, not empty words or virtue signalling
The race riots that broke out recently in the UK were horrific, brought on by…
Afghan medical students arrive in Scotland to complete their studies
Nearly two weeks after 19 female students travelled from Afghanistan to Scotland to complete their…
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Young adults let down by ‘postcode lottery’ for ADHD treatment in UK
A UK survey has found huge variation in treatment for ADHD, highlighting the struggle many…
Nigel Klein: paediatric infectious diseases expert who correctly hypothesised that children could have breaks from HIV treatment
bmj;386/sep02_10/q1882/FAF1faNigel Klein was a world expert in paediatric immunology, who mapped children’s immunity and their…
Global South cities lack cooling green spaces
Cities in the Global South are more exposed to extreme heat because they lack cooling…
The risk of global water scarcity is greater when accounting for the origin of rain
Securing the world’s water supply is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Researchers…
Integrating injury prevention into the planetary health agenda: a vital opportunity
Climate change dominates planetary health discourse. Concerns about rising sea levels and extreme weather events…
More of GPs’ income is going on expenses and less on pay, data show
UK general practices continue to face major pressure on their finances, driven by falling earnings…
Helping policy makers and AI companies learn what doctors do
Bradley discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) could help ease the technological burden on doctors dealing…
Helen Whitwell: neuropathologist, expert on paediatric brain injuries, and inspiration for Silent Witness
bmj;386/sep02_6/q1885/FAF1faHelen receives the outstanding alumni award at Manchester University in 2008. Credit: Rachel WhitwellIn the…
Risk of dementia after initiation of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors versus dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors in adults aged 40-69 years with type 2 diabetes: population based cohort study
Errors occurred in the abstract of this paper by Shin and colleagues (BMJ 2024;386:e079475, doi:10.1136/bmj-2024-079475,…
Ensuring continuity of care after release from prison
Howard’s article on prisoner health paints a timely description of the medical situation in Britain’s…
Chronic cough in preschool aged children
What you need to knowChronic cough in preschool aged children is a common cause of…
How can I say no?
Doctors aren’t there to pleaseChris Tiplady, consultant haematologist, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, says, “You…
Dementia: Africa’s unique opportunity for prevention amid rising cases
Global dementia rates are set to almost triple, rising from 57 million in 2019 to…
Global childhood malnutrition
Poor nutrition accounts for 45% of child mortality globally,1 impairs children’s physical and cognitive development,…
Bioplastics need to be properly evaluated before being promoted in healthcare
Perreau-Saussine calls for a rethink of the use of single use plastics in medical schools.1…
Wearable heart monitor increases diagnosis of irregular heart rhythm
Wearable, long-term continuous heart monitors helped identify 52% more cases of atrial fibrillation compared to…
Genomic dark matter solves butterfly evolutionary riddle
Researchers have uncovered a surprising genetic mechanism that influences the vibrant and complex patterns on…
Oregon alternative medicine students face a long road to loan forgiveness – Oregon Public Broadcasting
Oregon alternative medicine students face a long road to loan forgiveness Oregon Public Broadcasting Read Original…
Is long-term beta-blocker therapy needed after a heart attack?
The appropriate duration of beta-blocker treatment after a heart attack (a myocardial infarction [MI]) is…
How hope beats mindfulness when times are tough
A recent study finds that hope appears to be more beneficial than mindfulness at helping…
New findings on TB could change how we treat inflammatory disorders
The study explains why treatments for many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases raise the risk of…
Study combines data, molecular simulations to accelerate drug discovery
Researchers have found a new method to increase both speed and success rates in drug…
Like people, vultures get set in their ways and have fewer friends as they age
Young griffon vultures move frequently between sleeping sites in different locations, interacting with many friends….