British Medical Journal

Low testosterone levels may herald rheumatoid arthritis in men

Low testosterone levels may herald the subsequent development of rheumatoid arthritis in men, suggests research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Apr 03, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Experts find link between low doses of vitamin D and adverse pregnancy outcomes

There is a link between vitamin D insufficiency and adverse health outcomes such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia in mothers-to-be and low birth weight in newborns, suggests a paper published in BMJ today.

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Increased time to pregnancy linked to child's neurological development

Taking a long time to get pregnant may be linked to minor neurodevelopmental problems in the child, suggests a small study published online in the Fetal & Neonatal Edition of Archives of Disease in Childhood.

Pediatrics created Mar 25, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Five year-olds who watch TV for 3+ hours a day more likely to be antisocial

Five year-olds who watch TV for three or more hours a day are increasingly likely to develop antisocial behaviours, such as fighting or stealing by the age of seven, indicates research published online in Archives of Disease in ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Common antibiotic linked to heart problems in patients with lung conditions

The antibiotic clarithromycin – widely used for treating lower respiratory tract infections like pneumonia and acute exacerbations (sudden worsening) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – may be associated ...

Medications created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Government decision to promote abstinence for drug users 'is about saving money not science'

The UK government's decision to promote abstinence for drug users "is about saving money not science" argues a senior doctor in the BMJ today.

Medications created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Telehealth unlikely to be cost effective for patients with long term conditions

Telehealth does not seem to be a cost effective addition to standard support and treatment for patients with long term conditions, finds a study published in the BMJ today.

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Caffeine 'can significantly protect against crash risk' for long distance heavy vehicle drivers, study says

Long distance commercial drivers who consume caffeinated substances such as coffee or energy drinks, to stay awake while driving, are significantly less likely to crash than those who do not, even though they ...

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High potency statins pose significantly higher risk of kidney injury than low potency, say experts

Patients taking high potency statins for high blood pressure are at a 34% higher risk of being hospitalised for acute kidney injury (AKI), compared with those taking low potency statins, a paper published today in BMJ sugges ...

Cardiology created Mar 19, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Somatic symptom disorder: New condition could classify millions of people as mentally ill

Millions of people could be mislabeled as mentally ill when psychiatry's bible of diagnoses is updated in May, warns a senior doctor in this week's BMJ.

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'Brazilians' and other types of pubic hair removal may boost viral infection risk

"Brazilians" and other types of fashionable pubic hair removal may boost the risk of a viral infection called Molluscum contagiousum, suggests a small study published online in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 18, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Skimmed / semi-skimmed milk does not curb excess toddler weight gain

Switching to skimmed milk in a bid to curb excess toddler weight gain doesn't seem to work, indicates research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

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No clear evidence that decline in HRT use linked to fall in breast cancer

There is no clear evidence that the decline in the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is linked to a reported fall in the numbers of new cases of breast cancer, as has been claimed, suggests a study in the Journal of ...

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Night shifts may be linked to increased ovarian cancer risk

Working night shifts might increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer, indicates research published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

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Researchers find link between low cognitive score and risk of brain injury

It is estimated that there are 10 million cases of traumatic brain injury globally every year with mild traumatic brain injuries being responsible for 70-90% of these. Incidence is highest among young males.

Neuroscience created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0