Health
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Health BMJ Contributors Warn Against Healthcare Tiers Threatening Doctor Roles
Medical journal experts urge resistance to tiered practice models they say blur professional boundaries and risk replacing doctors with…
11 April 2026 -
Health Targeted breastfeeding support could save NHS millions, new BMJ study reveals
Research suggests intensive support should focus on mothers most likely to benefit, as 90% who stop early wanted to continue. A striking…
10 April 2026 -
Health New Research Protocol Aims to Reduce Lung Complications After Abdominal Surgery Without Drugs
Researchers outline systematic review to evaluate non-drug interventions that could help Kent patients avoid breathing problems following…
9 April 2026 -
Health Resident Doctors’ Strikes Cost NHS £3bn as Health Secretary Claims Amid Latest Walkout
Resident Doctors’ Strikes Cost NHS £3bn as Health Secretary Claims Amid Latest Walkout The NHS has reportedly spent at least £3 billion…
8 April 2026 -
Health BMJ Challenges NHS 10-Year Plan’s Skills Escalator Model for Overlooking Cognitive Work
Medical journal argues workforce strategy treats healthcare as tasks rather than recognising the mental demands of professional roles. The…
8 April 2026 -
Health Essential Guidance for UK Doctors Considering Humanitarian Work in Conflict Zones
The British Medical Journal highlights important advice on qualifications, ethics, and challenges facing physicians who want to practise…
7 April 2026 -
Health BMJ Editorial Examines Contested Evidence on Psychedelics for Mental Health Treatment
A new British Medical Journal editorial analyses the polarised research on psychedelic drugs, highlighting the swing between enthusiasm and…
6 April 2026 -
Health BMJ Medics’ Revue Returns to London Stage After Years Away
The British Medical Journal announces the revival of its traditional comedy show for healthcare professionals, set for May 2026 at Shaw…
6 April 2026 -
Health BMJ Editor Criticises Government Approach to Junior Doctor Strike
BMJ Editor Calls Government Approach to Junior Doctor Strike ‘Desperate and Delusional’ Medical journal’s editor-in-chief calls government…
5 April 2026 -
Health Intensive peer support fails to boost breastfeeding rates in major UK trial
A large-scale study of 2,475 women found enhanced peer support programmes no more effective than standard NHS care for improving…
5 April 2026 -
Health Female Surgeons Told Careers Are Incompatible with Having Children
New research reveals women in surgical training face discouraging messages about combining medical careers with family planning, affecting…
5 April 2026 -
Health Experts Warn Shisha Smoking Overlooked as Major UK Public Health Threat Amid Calls for Tougher Laws
BMJ experts argue shisha smoking requires urgent recognition, law reforms via the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, and targeted community campaigns…
5 April 2026