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Health Oxygen Levels After Cardiac Arrest: What a Major ICU Trial Found
A large clinical trial has found that carefully limiting oxygen given to unconscious patients on breathing machines after cardiac arrest…
15 August 2026 -
Health Humour in Healthcare: What a New Medical Essay Says About Laughter and Patient Care
A piece published by the New England Journal of Medicine argues that humour, used carefully, can help patients feel less frightened and…
12 August 2026 -
Health Type 1 Autoimmune Pancreatitis: What Kent Patients Should Know
The New England Journal of Medicine has published a clinical image case of Type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis, a rare condition that can be…
11 August 2026 -
Health BMJ Publishes Research on Digital Tools for Tuberculosis Treatment
A new study in the British Medical Journal has examined whether patient-centred digital technology can improve how well people stick to…
11 August 2026 -
Health BMJ Podcast Explores the Politics Behind Global Health Reform
A paper co-authored by Dr Omar Gabriel Torres Valencia argues that political and economic forces shape global health in ways that reform…
10 August 2026 -
Health New Ebola Strain Cases Reported in DRC, Says Medical Journal
The New England Journal of Medicine has published clinical findings on patients infected with Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic…
10 August 2026 -
Health Prostate Cancer Drug Cuts Spread Risk in Trial, New England Journal Reports
A phase 3 trial published by the New England Journal of Medicine found that adding apalutamide to hormone therapy produced better outcomes…
10 August 2026 -
Health New Trial Tests Drug-Coated Balloon Treatment for Leg Artery Disease
The New England Journal of Medicine has published results from the phase 3 SirPAD trial, examining whether sirolimus-coated balloon…
10 August 2026 -
Health Mounjaro Linked to Lower Heart Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Patients, Study Finds
A study has found that adding the weight-loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide to standard care is associated with a reduced risk of major…
9 August 2026 -
Health Global Health Expert Calls for Local Leadership in Outbreak Preparedness
A senior infectious disease specialist has argued that equitable partnerships and community trust are essential to preparing for future…
8 August 2026 -
Health Most NHS Trusts Still Using Pen and Paper for Patient Records, BMJ Finds
Four in five NHS trusts have not moved away from paper-based record keeping, according to an investigation by The BMJ. View tweet from…
8 August 2026 -
Health New Drug Trial Shows Promise for Kidney Disease Patients Without Diabetes
A major phase 3 clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that finerenone may benefit people with long-term…
8 August 2026