New drugs are often used not only for one disease (first approved indication) but also for other diseases (supplemental indications).
Jul 5, 2023
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Daily vitamin D supplements do not seem to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in people already at high risk of the condition, finds a trial from Japan published by The BMJ today.
May 25, 2022
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Using a cast is not more effective than a brace for treating broken ankles, according to University of Warwick researchers—a conclusion that could hasten the decline of the tradition of signing a cast.
Jul 6, 2021
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Cases of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza are increasing and spreading to mammals. In the last 20 years, more than half the people who have caught the virus have died. A leading testing expert is now urging the U.K. to ...
Feb 23, 2023
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Put down that sugary soda. It could be deadly, particularly if you have type 2 diabetes.
Apr 19, 2023
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Clinicians' reluctance to discuss possible harms of anal sex is letting down a generation of young women who are unaware of the risks, warn researchers in The BMJ today.
Aug 11, 2022
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Before you merrily deck your halls, researchers in the Christmas issue of The BMJ offer a guide to the potential dangers of plants traditionally associated with the festive season.
Dec 15, 2021
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With monkeypox surging across the world, experts are gathering more evidence on how people catch it and its typical symptoms.
Aug 10, 2022
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The field of genomic science is rapidly advancing, with commercial genetic tests becoming affordable and popular.
Nov 29, 2022
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Sixty percent of US physicians serving as panel and task force members for the American Psychiatric Association's official manual of psychiatric disorders received payments from industry totaling $14.24m, finds a study published ...
Jan 10, 2024
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