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Miscarriage diagnosis needs revision to avoid termination of viable pregnancies
Guidelines related to miscarriage should be updated to avoid misdiagnosis and the risk of...
07 Oct 2015
People who care for a spouse with Alzheimer’s ‘should be assessed for depression risk’
Family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease should be screened for depression,...
07 Oct 2015
More liberal ICU admissions may improve mortality in older patients with pneumonia
Admitting low-risk older patients with pneumonia to intensive care could reduce mortality,...
07 Oct 2015
The longer the shift, the greater the risk of injury for A&E staff
Emergency services clinicians face a greater risk of injury and illness the more hours they...
30 Sep 2015
People tend to consume more when offered large portions or large plates
The larger the portion, the more people consume – that is the conclusion of a new review...
30 Sep 2015
Lower bed occupancy means fewer deaths and better A&E results in UK hospital study
Lower bed occupancy is linked to a reduced hospital death rate and improved performance...
30 Sep 2015
Claims for safety and efficacy of paroxetine in teens with depression were ‘misleading’
The antidepressant paroxetine is neither safe nor effective for adolescents with depression...
30 Sep 2015
Antibacterial soap is no more effective than plain at killing bacteria when handwashing
Using antibacterial soap when washing your hands is no more effective than using plain soap...
30 Sep 2015
Number of deaths linked to alcohol use is on the increase in the UK
Smoking is the leading cause of death in the UK and the number of deaths resulting from...
23 Sep 2015
Banning all trans fats in processed foods could save 7,000 lives over five years
A total ban on trans fats in England could prevent 7,000 deaths over the next five years,...
23 Sep 2015
Call for more clarity on how patient safety should be monitored in primary care
Primary care practitioners need clearer guidelines and policies on monitoring patient safety...
23 Sep 2015
Use of social media associated with poorer sleep quality and low self-esteem in...
The need to be available constantly on social media is causing depression, anxiety and poor...
23 Sep 2015
Increased odds of developing prediabetes found in past and present users of marijuana
Current and former users of marijuana are more likely to have ‘prediabetes’ than those who...
23 Sep 2015
Medical students with mental health issues feel under-supported
Most medical students who experience mental health issues feel under-supported by their...
16 Sep 2015
Leukaemia diagnosis delayed in children that present with the symptoms of arthritis
Children who have acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) with joint involvement are being...
16 Sep 2015
Lower thresholds required to diagnose gestational diabetes in south Asian women
Women from south east Asia should have lower thresholds to diagnose gestational diabetes...
16 Sep 2015
Study into smoking cessation drug finds no increased risk of serious side effects
The drug varenicline, which is used to help people quit smoking, does not have an increased...
16 Sep 2015
Use of psychotropic drugs in patients with intellectual disability lacks foundation
The proportion of people in the UK with intellectual disability who have been treated with...
16 Sep 2015