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The Grenfell Tower Inquiry reveals fundamental weaknesses of governance
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry report places the blame firmly on politicians and the companies whose interests they failed to challenge
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry reveals fundamental weaknesses of governance
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry report places the blame firmly on politicians and the companies whose interests they failed to challenge
Bankrupt local authorities heap pressure on primary care, say GPs
GPs have long seen the effects of council funding crises in their surgeries. Sally Howard speaks to GPs in struggling regions
Bankrupt local authorities heap pressure on primary care, say GPs
GPs have long seen the effects of council funding crises in their surgeries. Sally Howard speaks to GPs in struggling regions
Long term exposure to road traffic noise and air pollution and risk of infertility
Long term exposure to fine particulate matter air pollution is linked to a higher risk of infertility in men, whereas road traffic noise is linked to a higher risk of infertility in women, finds this study
Long term exposure to road traffic noise and air pollution and risk of infertility
Long term exposure to fine particulate matter air pollution is linked to a higher risk of infertility in men, whereas road traffic noise is linked to a higher risk of infertility in women, finds this study
Handover failure led to missed chance to save boy’s life, says coroner
Valproate: Men are advised to use contraception owing to risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Navigating US participant data sharing requirements: implications for international clinical trials
Patient related outcome measures (PROMs) in long term conditions—is it time to bring them into routine clinical practice?
Citizens’ assemblies, health, and health policy
Underfunding public health has wide ranging consequences
Jonathan Finnoff on being a doctor at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Cholera: Marked increase in cases and deaths globally, data show
Sixty seconds on . . . blood delivery drones
Doctor is struck off over “unconventional” treatments on children
“Two tier system” is leaving children’s healthcare lagging adults’, paediatricians warn
Why are doctors being warned about the Oropouche virus?
Female doctors close the gender promotion gap but international male doctors fare less well
Surgical hubs can help tackle hospital waiting lists in England, study suggests
Seven days in medicine: 28 Aug to 3 Sep 2024
Research
Prostate cancer incidence and mortality in Europe and implications for screening
Developing clinical prediction models: a step-by-step guide
Risk of dementia after SGLT-2 inhibitors versus DPP-4 inhibitors in adults with type 2 diabetes
Comparative oral monotherapy of psychedelics and escitalopram for depressive symptoms
Suicide rates among physicians compared with the general population in studies from 20 countries
Clinical value of guideline recommended molecular targets and genome targeted cancer therapies: cross sectional study
Reporting on data sharing: executive position of the EQUATOR Network
Comment
The future of medicine lies in nurturing our “uniquely human” skills
Identifying long covid in children … and other research
Better care at the end of life: we need to change the conversation
Scarlett McNally: Volunteering and charity work offer massive health and community benefits
Partha Kar: Talk is cheap. The NHS needs anti-racist action, not empty words or virtue signalling
Helen Salisbury: Redefining full time work in general practice
Integrating injury prevention into the planetary health agenda: a vital opportunity
The vacuum of information about covid’s prevalence puts me at risk—bring back better data collection
Education
Chronic cough in preschool aged children
Practical Prescribing: Direct oral anticoagulants
Reducing drug waste in hospitals
Bisphosphonates
Using hypofractionation to decarbonise radiation oncology
Reducing computed tomography (CT) imaging for adults with minor traumatic brain injuries in the emergency department
Device associated complications in the intensive care unit
Caring for dying patients in the community
Assessment and management of self-harm and suicide risk in young people
Global health crises: Gaza and mpox
The meagre flow of aid into Gaza is creating a deadly health crisis for Palestinians
Human mpox: diagnosis and management
Gaza: Seven day ceasefire is crucial for polio vaccination campaign, says WHO
The state of global mpox in 2024: new variants, rising outbreaks in Africa, and vaccine trials just starting
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Association of ultra-processed food consumption with all cause and cause specific mortality: population based cohort study
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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
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Prostate cancer incidence and mortality in Europe and implications for screening activities: population based study
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Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
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Suicide rates among physicians compared with the general population in studies from 20 countries: gender stratified systematic review and meta-analysis
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