20 February 2025

Experts strongly recommend against spine injections for chronic back pain

Commonly used injections offer little or no pain relief, says expert panel. Findings question whether it’s reasonable to continue to...

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12 May 2023

Experts call for monitoring of respiratory vaccine after trials suggest possible increase in preterm births

Pfizer says vaccine is safe and effective, but trial results prompt calls for further analysis of data and post-approval monitoring ...

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8 December 2022

Lying prone reduces need for breathing tube in covid-19 patients

But evidence for the effect on death or other outcomes is inconclusive Patients admitted to hospital with severe breathing difficulties...

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1 December 2022

Excess oxygen during surgery linked to higher risk of organ damage

Findings suggest it is time to reconsider the liberal use of oxygen during general anaesthesia Giving patients excess levels of...

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9 June 2022

Set targets to cut inhaled anaesthesia greenhouse gas emissions, urge doctors

Regulatory framework for mandatory reporting and accountability is essential   Clear, measurable targets are needed to cut potent greenhouse gas...

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