Research highlights – 9 December 2011

” “Research highlights” is a weekly round-up of research papers appearing in the print BMJ. We start off with this week’s research questions, before providing more detail on some individual research papers and accompanying articles. Does the type of bearing used in hip replacements affect outcomes? In children with gastroenteritis, does rapid rather than standard […]

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Research highlights – 25 November 2011

” “Research highlights” is a weekly round-up of research papers appearing in the print BMJ. We start off with this week’s research questions, before providing more detail on some individual research papers and accompanying articles. Does a high intake of dietary fibre or whole grains reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer? Does integrated care […]

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Stephen Ginn: Occupy London

Established on 15 October outside St Paul’s and watched over by a statue of Queen Victoria, the Occupy London Stock Exchange (LSX) camp continues its controversial settlement in central London.  Paul, a doctor whose day job is as a sexual health specialist in South London, shows me around.  For a movement with no apparent leadership, […]

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