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Editors’ Picks

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GSC_JCI Healthcare Sustainability Certification

Joint Commission International unveils Healthcare Sustainability Certification

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In a significant move towards addressing the healthcare sector’s environmental impact, Joint Commission International (JCI) has announced the launch of its Healthcare Sustainability Certification (HSC) programme. Developed in collaboration with the International Hospital Federation’s Geneva Sustainability Centre (GSC), this new certification is set to become available from 1 January 2025 for healthcare organisations outside the […]

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Groundbreaking technique renders skin transparent, opening new avenues for diagnostic imaging

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Researchers have developed a novel method to make skin and underlying tissues transparent using a common food dye, heralding potentially far-reaching applications for a wide range of medical diagnostics and certain treatments.  

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COVID-19 virus

New antibody neutralises all known SARS-CoV-2 variants

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A broadly neutralising antibody capable of protecting against all known SARS-CoV-2 variants and related coronaviruses has been discovered by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin.  

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Sarah Nurgat

Coming out of the shadows: a new era for women’s health?

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The historically overlooked field of women’s health is experiencing a potential renaissance. Sarah Nurgat examines the gender health gap’s roots in research disparities and funding shortfalls, while highlighting recent policy changes, international initiatives, and femtech innovations signalling progress. The author emphasizes the need for sustained momentum and critical evaluation to ensure meaningful improvements in women’s […]

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BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart: First-in-human implantation marks new era in cardiac care

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A groundbreaking titanium artificial heart with a single moving part has been successfully implanted in a patient with end-stage heart failure, potentially revolutionising treatment options for those awaiting transplantation.  

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sex and gender differences

Sex and gender uniquely reflected in children’s brain networks, study finds

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New research reveals distinct functional connectivity patterns associated with biological sex and gender expression in young children’s brains, suggesting these constructs shape neural development in different ways.  

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Handbook of Physician Mental Health

New book calls for compassionate approach to physician mental health

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Leading GP Professor Dame Clare Gerada advocates for reform in treating healthcare workers’ mental illness, highlighting alarming suicide rates and systemic issues in the medical profession.  

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WHO Europe report exposes industry tactics fuelling NCD epidemicWHO

WHO Europe report exposes industry tactics fuelling NCD epidemic

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A groundbreaking report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals how powerful industries are driving the non-communicable disease crisis across Europe and central Asia. The report calls for urgent action to protect public health policies from corporate interference.  

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sex differences in pain perception

Breakthrough study unveils sex differences in pain perception

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In a groundbreaking study published in BRAIN [1], researchers from the University of Arizona Health Sciences have uncovered functional sex differences in nociceptors, the specialized nerve cells responsible for producing pain. This work provides a critical foundation for implementing a precision medicine approach to managing pain, considering patient sex as a fundamental factor in treatment […]

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childhood obesity on the rise

Rising tide: a global surge in childhood obesity is cause for concern

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A new comprehensive study reveals a stark increase in the prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity worldwide, underscoring a mounting public health crisis. The systematic review and meta-analysis, conducted by Zhang et al., and published in JAMA Pediatrics [1] delves into data from over 45 million children and adolescents across 154 countries, offering a detailed […]

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