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Chronic shortage of family doctors in England, reveals BMJ analysis

BMJ Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Four fifths of England’s integrated care boards (ICBs) - responsible for planning health services for their local population - would need to at least double their number of general practitioners to meet staffing standards considered safe for patients, finds an analysis of NHS workforce data published by The BMJ today.

Journal: The BMJ

Booster jabs reduce the risks of COVID-19 deaths, study finds

University of Bristol
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Booster vaccines reduced the risk of COVID‑19–related hospitalisation and death, according to a new study of over 3 million adults who had the autumn 2022 vaccine in England. The research led by the universities of Bristol and Oxford, provides further evidence of the effectiveness of booster vaccination against COVID-19.

Journal: Vaccine
Funder: NHS England, Wellcome Trust, Medical Research Council, NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, National Institute for Health Research, OpenSAFELY, Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science

New Zealand discovery offers hope for lymphoedema

University of Auckland
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A newly discovered cellular mechanism that shows promise for treating painful lymphoedema

Journal: Cell Reports

ACC announces inaugural fellow for the Thad and Gerry Waites Rural Cardiovascular Research Fellowship

American College of Cardiology
Grant and Award Announcement

The American College of Cardiology will recognize Plicy Perez-Kersey, MD, as the first recipient of the Thad and Gerry Waites Rural Cardiovascular Research Fellowship Award. Perez-Kersey will be honored at American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26) taking place March 28 – 30, in New Orleans.

New study warns emerging pollutants in livestock and aquaculture waste may threaten ecosystems and public health

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new scientific review highlights a growing environmental challenge linked to modern food production. Researchers report that waste from livestock and aquaculture operations now contains a complex mix of emerging contaminants that can spread through ecosystems and ultimately affect human health.

Turning agricultural waste into advanced materials: Review highlights how torrefaction could power a sustainable carbon future

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers have published a comprehensive review showing how a little-known thermal treatment called biomass torrefaction could transform agricultural and forestry waste into high-value carbon materials for energy storage, environmental cleanup, and medicine.

Medicaid disenrollment spikes at age 19, study finds

University of Chicago
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Young adults with complex medical conditions face coverage disruptions at a critical transition point.

Journal: JAMA Pediatrics

Research alert: Understanding substance use across the full spectrum of sexual identity

University of California - San Diego
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An analysis of the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reveals higher rates of substance use among all non‑heterosexual groups, including people who describe their sexual identity using non‑traditional terms or who are not sure of their sexual identity.

Journal: American Journal of Psychiatry

Pekingese, Shih Tzu and Staffordshire Bull Terrier among twelve dog breeds at risk of serious breathing condition

University of Cambridge
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Scientists have identified a further twelve dog breeds as being at risk of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome – a condition that can cause serious breathing problems – including the Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Boston Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua and Boxer.

Journal: PLOS One