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As Russian troops cross into Ukraine, we need to remind ourselves of the impact of war on health

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As Russian troops cross into Ukraine, we need to remind ourselves of the impact of war on health

War destroys more than bodies and minds. It tears up the roots of human wellbeing, rips the fabric of human community, severs bonds between people and the places they inhabit. And it leaves an enduring legacy, writes Julian Sheather

News∙Ukraine invasion: Agencies warn of humanitarian catastrophe in Europe

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New generation psychological treatments in chronic pain

This review provides an updated summary of evidence for acceptance and commitment therapy, a recent development in cognitive behavioral therapy, in treatment of chronic pain

clinical review | Feb 28

New generation psychological treatments in chronic pain

This review provides an updated summary of evidence for acceptance and commitment therapy, a recent development in cognitive behavioral therapy, in treatment of chronic pain

acceptance and commitment therapy

clinical review

Feb 28

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Plasma exchange and glucocorticoid dosing for patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis

New recommendation makes a weak recommendation against plasma exchange in patients with low risk of end stage kidney disease, and a weak recommendation in favour of plasma exchange in patients with moderate-high risk of ESKD

practice | Feb 25

Plasma exchange and glucocorticoid dosing for patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis

New recommendation makes a weak recommendation against plasma exchange in patients with low risk of end stage kidney disease, and a weak recommendation in favour of plasma exchange in patients with moderate-high risk of ESKD

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Feb 25

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SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow tests for detecting infectious people

The number of covid-19 infections missed by lateral flow tests is “substantial enough to be of clinical importance,” finds new research

research | Feb 24

SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow tests for detecting infectious people

The number of covid-19 infections missed by lateral flow tests is “substantial enough to be of clinical importance,” finds new research

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Feb 24

Covid-19: Lagging vaccination leaves the Caribbean vulnerable, says PAHO

news | Feb 28

Covid-19: CDC relaxes rules on mask wearing

news | Feb 28

Covid-19: Sanofi and GSK to seek regulatory authorisation for protein based vaccine

news | Feb 28

Covid-19: Incomplete lists of vulnerable patients left many unprotected, desperate, and afraid

news | Feb 28

US states attack gender dysphoria services for adolescents

news | Feb 28

When is the best time to teach medical ethics?

opinion | Feb 25

Government’s proposed 2% rise for consultants is “insult,” says BMA

news | Feb 25

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Full endoscopic versus open discectomy for sciatica

Risks of mental health outcomes in people with covid-19

Mortality among US veterans after emergency visits to Veterans Affairs and other hospitals

Early identification of patients admitted to hospital for covid-19 at risk of clinical deterioration

Diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis with D-dimer adjusted to clinical probability

Effectiveness of mRNA vaccines and waning of protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe covid-19

Risk of persistent and new clinical sequelae during the post-acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection

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The UK’s covid-19 data collection has been “world beating”—let’s not throw it away

Progress against health inequities is slow and obstacles are numerous

Ann Robinson’s research reviews—24 February 2022

Sale of UK’s Vaccine Manufacturing and Innovation Centre

Ethnic differences in covid-19 death rates

David Oliver: Has covid killed the medical conference?

It’s time to trust NHS staff to do the right thing

Ensuring patient confidentiality in the virtual world

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How to embed quality improvement into medical training

Earlier decisions on breast and ovarian surgery reduce cancer in women at high risk

Reflecting on medical school while playing Wordle

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Advances in the management of cardioembolic stroke associated with patent foramen ovale

Preliminary management of acute onset right sided abdominal pain in women

Self-testing kit for sexually transmitted infections increases diagnoses while reducing costs

Advising patients with existing conditions about fasting during Ramadan

Acupuncture: How to improve the evidence base

Improving acupuncture research: progress, guidance, and future directions

Clinical trials and guidelines must adopt best practices globally to realise potential benefits of acupuncture, argue experts in a major new BMJ collection

Feb 25

Methodological challenges in design and conduct of randomised controlled trials in acupuncture

Yu-Tong Fei and colleagues examine the problems with designing and implementing trials of acupuncture

Feb 25

Characteristics and quality of clinical practice guidelines addressing acupuncture interventions

Feb 25

Using economic evaluations to support acupuncture reimbursement decisions: current evidence and gaps

analysis | Feb 25

Increasing the usefulness of acupuncture guideline recommendations

analysis | Feb 25

Evidence on acupuncture therapies is underused in clinical practice and health policy

analysis | Feb 25

The challenges facing primary care

Planning the healthcare workforce: how many GPs do we need?

Doctors

How many doctors would be sufficient to provide sustainable primary care services to patients?

Feb 2

Invest in primary healthcare and public health for the pandemic and beyond

A GP visits a patient at home

The covid-19 pandemic has made the need to invest in primary care even clearer, write Henrique Lopes and colleagues

Feb 18

Helen Salisbury: The complexity and joy of general practice

opinion | Feb 22

What’s behind the government’s plan for hospitals to employ more GPs?

news | Feb 4

The primary care backlog is a ticking time bomb

opinion | Feb 2

It is so difficult to see your GP because family doctors are now near extinct

opinion | Feb 2

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