Archive: 14/03/2018

Health chiefs failing to investigate rising deaths in England and Wales, argue experts

Health chiefs are failing to investigate a clear pattern of rising death rates and worsening health outcomes in England and Wales, argue experts in The BMJ today.

Mar 14, 2018

Little evidence for any direct impact of national cancer policies on short-term survival in England

A study published by The BMJ today finds little evidence for any direct impact of national cancer policy initiatives implemented since 2000 on short term cancer survival in England.

Mar 14, 2018

Neglecting child health threatens UK's future prosperity, says expert

The low priority given to children and young people's health threatens the UK's future prosperity, argues an expert writing in The BMJ today.

Mar 14, 2018

Pricey dental implants often best but insurance rarely pays

Dental implants are increasingly being used to replace missing or failing teeth instead of dentures or bridges, which can be uncomfortable and hasten further deterioration. But implants can be very expensive and rarely are ...

Mar 14, 2018

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Michigan settles lawsuit over hepatitis C treatment access

The state of Michigan has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over a policy that restricts certain hepatitis C treatments in the Medicaid program.

Mar 14, 2018

Novel use for drug reduces post-operative nausea and vomiting

An innovative use for a known drug is showing promise as an effective treatment for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), suggests a study published today in the Online First edition of Anesthesiology, the ...

Mar 14, 2018