This Week In the BMJ Decline in NHS beds increases pressure on GPs BMJ 1998; 317 :f (Published 01 August 1998) Permission Obesity from childhood to adulthood may lead to the metabolic syndrome BMJ 1998; 317 :c (Published 01 August 1998) Permission Cognitive behaviour therapy reduces psychotic symptoms BMJ 1998; 317 :a (Published 01 August 1998) Permission Deaths from dementia may hide cases of new variant CJD BMJ 1998; 317 :e (Published 01 August 1998) Permission Socioeconomic upheaval has increased mortality in Russia BMJ 1998; 317 :d (Published 01 August 1998) Permission Number needed to screen reveals worthwhile screening programmes BMJ 1998; 317 :b (Published 01 August 1998) Permission Editorials Beyond conflict of interestA common problemBuilding a convincing caseWhat should the BMJ be doing? 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