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The BMJ (a weekly peer-reviewed medical trade journal, published by the British Medical Association) has locked horns with Facebook and the gatekeepers of international fact-checking…
They fall short of minimum criteria set by WHO and US and UK device regulators Findings cast doubt on effectiveness of their use for widespread…
Findings most likely indicate heightened risk of ill health and death, suggest researchers. Living alone for several years and/or experiencing serial relationship break-ups are strongly…
The drug baricitinib (a type of drug known as a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis) is strongly recommended for patients…
Just 1.6 cases per 100,000 in younger individuals (12-39 years) after Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine; Findings support the overall safety of mRNA vaccines for covid-19. A study…
Spot the difference: can AI generate plausible Christmas BMJ titles? AI generated titles were as attractive and entertaining to readers as real titles, but performance…
Epileptic seizure frequency fell by an average of 86% among 10 children treated with whole plant medicinal cannabis, reveals a case series, published in the…
Pattern even more pronounced among heavy users (20 out of preceding 30 days). Recent cannabis use is linked to extremes of nightly sleep duration —…
Results confirm that protection wanes with time and suggest a third (booster) dose might be warranted A study published by The BMJ finds a gradual…
Older age, male sex, and other medical conditions not associated with heightened risk ….Unlike Asian ethnicity, obesity, overcrowding, socializing, and people-facing roles. People with allergic…
Nor does it cut hospital stay and is associated with high side effect risk. Colchicine, a cheap anti-inflammatory drug normally used to treat gout, doesn’t…
Experts argue COVID passes could stop another lockdown or pose threats such as segregation and ongoing surveillance. Covid passes and vaccine passports may promise the…
But quality of evidence variable, and no clarity on optimal formulation or dose. A zinc supplement might help stave off the symptoms of respiratory tract…
May be worth further exploring cannabinoids as potential cancer treatment, say researchers. It may be worth exploring further the use of cannabidiol (‘CBD’) oil as…
The climate crisis is taking an increasing toll on the mental health of children and young people; leaders must act now to create a path…
Linked to calcium deposits in coronary arteries, used to measure cardiovascular disease risk But findings don’t outweigh numerous health benefits of exercise, emphasize researchers. Physical…
Reported changes short lived, but research into this possible adverse reaction remains critical to the success of the vaccination program. Some women say their periods…
Greatest risk seems to be among earliest responders on day of attack. The risk of prostate cancer was 24% higher among 9/11 rescue and recovery…