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The Lancet
- [Review] Bayesian statistics for clinical research
Frequentist and Bayesian statistics represent two differing paradigms for the analysis of data. Frequentism became the dominant mode of statistical thinking in medical practice during the 20th century … - [Editorial] Direct-to-consumer medical testing: an industry built on fear
The direct-to-consumer medical testing industry is booming, with the global market predicted to reach more than US$9 billion by 2033. Genetic tests are increasingly available—with ten new ones enterin … - [Perspectives] Unveiling the exploitation of women's health
Despite the growing rhetoric around women's health, the increasing recognition of gender bias in health research and data, and the seeming rallying behind gender equality, why does progress towar … - [Correspondence] Antimicrobial use at end of life: a missing link in public health discourse
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health crisis that disproportionately burdens low-income and middle-income countries, with an estimated 5 million deaths per year associated with drug-resist … - [Correspondence] Antimicrobial resistance in paediatric blast and crush injuries
We write in response to The Lancet Series on antimicrobial resistance. One global patient group is not considered by the authors of the four Series papers: the paediatric population with blast and cru …
New England Journal of Medicine
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BMJ
- Alison Mary Brind: liver disease specialist and ultra marathon runner
bmj;386/sep18_9/q2031/FAF1fabrind20240916.f1In the months before she died Alison Brind self-published a book called I Never Stop, detailing her many sporting exploits. In the introduction she wrote, “ … - New treatments for migraine … and other research
In this research review by Tom Nolan (BMJ 2024;386:q1967, doi:10.1136/bmj.q1967, published 12 September 2024), wrongly referred to “glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor antagonists, such as semagl … - Physician associates: Parliament was “misadvised” on RCP’s support for regulation, fellows say
The UK parliament was “misadvised” when the Royal College of Physicians of London (RCP) was cited as approving new legislation giving the General Medical Council powers to regulate physician associate … - Former GP is struck off for spreading conspiracy theories about covid pandemic
A former GP who spread conspiracy theories about the covid-19 pandemic in online interviews has been struck off the UK medical register after a tribunal found that he had abused his position as a doct … - Scarlett McNally: Building healthy habits for the new academic year
I love the new academic year. It’s full of possibilities and new routines. I experienced 20 consecutive years of my children’s new priorities and schedules beginning in September, and it still seems a …
JAMA
- Bleeding in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
To the Editor A recent study reported a higher incidence of serious bleeding in patients using diltiazem, compared with metoprolol, in conjunction with apixaban or rivaroxaban for the treatment of atr … - Data Clarification
In the Medical News in Brief article titled “Adding Salt to Food at Mealtime Associated With Stomach Cancer Risk,” published on July 2, 2024, the absolute risk of cancer among those who salt their mea … - Screening for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy
This JAMA Patient Page discusses the pros and cons of screening for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. - USPSTF Recommendation: Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy
This 2024 Recommendation Statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force concludes that current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening and routine suppl … - State Medical Boards and Interstate Telemedicine in the Courtroom
This Viewpoint examines physician licensure requirements administered by state medical boards and 2 lawsuits challenging the restrictions placed on interstate telemedicine.
