Losing a loved one may speed up aging
Losing someone close, like a family member, can make you age faster. The study found…
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Every minute counts: Rapid and accurate prediction model for cardiac arrest treatment
Scientists have developed the R-EDByUS score, a new model predicting neurological outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac…
Optical fibers fit for the age of quantum computing
A new generation of specialty optical fibers has been developed by physicists to cope with…
Study tracks exposure to air pollution through the day
For people moving through the Bronx at different times, exposure to particulate matter 2.5 microns…
Lecanemab: European drug agency reȷects Alzheimer’s drug amid debate over efficacy and safety
The European Medicines Agency has rejected a marketing authorisation request for the Alzheimer’s disease drug…
Bird flu: Human cases in US rise to 13 following poultry farm outbreak
The US has confirmed three more human cases of H5N1 bird flu in an ongoing…
Prediction system for risk of allograft loss in patients receiving kidney transplants: international derivation and validation study
In this paper by Loupy and colleagues (BMJ 2019;366:l4923; doi:10.1136/bmj.l4923) the link to the website…
Pregnancy and parenthood are especially difficult for female surgical residents, US study shows
Women training in general surgery in the US faced higher rates of mistreatment, obstetric complications,…
Antimicrobial resistance: action must shift towards prevention
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health problem undermining our ability to treat bacterial infections….
Decreasing unnecessary use of continuous cardiac monitoring (telemetry) in hospitalised patients
What you need to knowIn-hospital continuous electrocardiographic monitoring (telemetry) in patients without a clear clinical…
Care Quality Commission branded “not fit for purpose” as review finds “significant failings”
Health secretary Wes Streeting has said that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is “not fit…
Words have the power to create and to destroy
Words matter. Morgan’s nemesis “the ceiling of care” proves it.1 Care shouldn’t have a limit…
When allocating scarce resources with AI, randomization can improve fairness
Researchers argue that, in some situations where machine-learning models are used to allocate scarce resources…
New additive process can make better — and greener — high-value chemicals
Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough that could lead to better — and greener —…
‘Dancing molecules’ heal cartilage damage
New therapy uses synthetic nanofibers to mimic the natural signaling of a protein that is…
Climate is most important factor in where mammals choose to live, study finds
Using data from 6,645 camera traps across the United States, researchers mapped populations of 25…
New understanding of fly behavior has potential application in robotics, public safety
Scientists have identified an automatic behavior in flies that helps them assess wind conditions —…
Building bridges between cells for brain health
The brain contains many cell types, from the prominent neurons to the lesser-known microglia. The…
A rare form of ice at the center of a cool new discovery about how water droplets freeze
Researchers explain a new mechanism for ice formation. Ice can form near the free surface…
Lampreys possess a ‘jaw-dropping’ evolutionary origin
Lampreys are one of only two living jawless vertebrates Jaws are formed by a key…
Researchers develop state-of-the-art device to make artificial intelligence more energy efficient
Engineering researchers have demonstrated a state-of-the-art hardware device that could reduce energy consumption for artificial…
Have a seat, doctor: Study suggests eye-level connection makes a difference in hospitals
When doctors sit at hospitalized patients’ bedsides, it can have a more positive impact than…
‘Prelude’ to neuromuscular disease SMA may offer chances for better treatment
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a severe neurological disease for which there is presently no…
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Sonya Massey’s death: How to prevent more killings of defenseless Black women
On July 6, 2024, Sonya Massey, 36, called 911 to report a potential home intruder…
Blood donation: NHS issues urgent appeal amid “unprecedentedly low” stocks
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has issued an amber alert asking hospitals to restrict the…
Patients use healthcare services more when their regular GP leaves, study finds
Patients may use healthcare services more often after their regular GP has either retired or…
Confidence among NHS staff to speak up about clinical concerns hits five year low
The proportion of NHS workers who feel secure in raising concerns about unsafe clinical practice…
My goal for the independent investigation into the performance of the health service in England
When Wes Streeting, the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, asked me…
You belong here
It can be hard to find your place in medical school. In 2019, studying in…
Obesity: time for NHS England to step up
Mahase rightly highlights the challenges facing integrated care boards (ICBs) trying to deliver effective obesity…
Reversing the spiral of dissatisfaction in access to general practice—what can the new government do?
As the dust settles following the election, it is time to work out how pre-election…
Evaluation and management of hypertensive emergency
AbstractHypertensive emergencies cause substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly when acute organ injury is present. Careful…
Sharp Scratch episode 118: Spark trans joy, not discomfort
Sharp Scratch is the BMJ Student podcast. It aims to discuss everything you need to…
Homelessness in primary care: more specialist practitioners and services are crucial
Howard highlights the work of homelessness specialist GPs and the multidisciplinary teams with whom they…
Online GP services can hamper access and threaten patient safety, says investigation
NHS England should evaluate the safety of online consultation tools in general practice, a national…
We can do better for young people with long covid
Research and resources to support children and adolescents living with post covid-19 condition (long covid)…
Folded peptides are more electrically conductive than unfolded peptides
What puts the electronic pep in peptides? A folded structure, according to a new study….
New drug shows promise in clearing HIV from brain
An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells…
‘Kink state’ control may provide pathway to quantum electronics
The key to developing quantum electronics may have a few kinks. According to researchers, that’s…
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New research in fatty liver disease aims to help with early intervention
A new study brings researchers closer to better understanding the pathology of the fatty liver…
Chemical analyses find hidden elements from renaissance astronomer Tycho Brahe’s alchemy laboratory
Danish Tycho Brahe was most famous for his contributions to astronomy. However, he also had…
Nitrogen emissions have a net cooling effect: But researchers warn against a climate solution
An international team of researchers has found that nitrogen emissions from fertilizers and fossil fuels…
New Zealand’s flightless birds are retreating to moa refuges
Researchers have found New Zealand’s endangered flightless birds are seeking refuge in the locations where…
Indoor solar cells that maximize the use of light energy
Chemists have synthesized materials that can improve solar elements for indoor use. Such photovoltaic cells,…
How molecular interactions make it possible to overcome the energy barrier
Non-reciprocal interactions allow the design of more efficient molecular systems. Scientists now propose a mechanism…
Quantum sensor for the atomic world
In a scientific breakthrough, an international research team has developed a quantum sensor capable of…
Physical training improves quality of life in advanced breast cancer
Targeted physical training can improve the quality of life of patients with metastatic breast cancer…
Size doesn’t matter for mammals with more complex brains
Mammals that have evolved more developed brains tend to have a smaller size difference between…
Warming has more impact than cooling on Greenland’s ‘firn’
A new study finds disproportionate effects of temperature shifts on an icy glacier layer. Read…
Sodium channels in breast cancer cells a promising target for future treatments, study reveals
A new study adds to evidence which suggests treating breast cancer patients with sodium channel…