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Early publication of research findings could speed up knowledge dissemination

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Will research preprints improve healthcare for patients?

Early publication of research findings without peer review could speed up knowledge dissemination, argue Harlan M Krumholz and Joseph S Ross. But Catherine M Otto worries that publication without that quality control has the potential to cause harm

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Legalise illicit drugs to protect health, say former heads of state

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BMJ opinionSalzburg—what next for Brexit?

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Alcohol is blamed for one in 20 deaths as reduced consumption remains elusive

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£580m boost to general practice isn’t enough, say GP leaders

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Burnt out GPs: five minutes with . . . Clare Gerada

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Brexit and health in Ireland: Doctors’ concerns about crossborder care

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GPs can expect to be sued once every 10 years, MDU warns

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Risk of premature death from chronic conditions higher in UK than many other rich countries

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Alcohol must be recognised as a drug

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Cochrane director says his sacking was flawed and came after “show trial”

BMJ opinionThe Cochrane Collaboration—what crisis?

BMJ opinionLet’s stop the burning and the bleeding at Cochrane—there’s too much at stake

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Reinvigorating Cochrane

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Arteriovenous malformation of the iris

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Lowering hospital walls to achieve health equity

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Pyrexia in an older man, months after emergency

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Survey of UK doctors highlights blame culture within the NHS

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Seven days in medicine: 12-18 September 2018

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Graduates are being blocked from entering medical school, students warn

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Public health experts split over deal with industry funded charity

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