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Emily Collis and Katherine Sleeman say that decision making can be ethically sound only with a fully informed patient, but Leslie Blackhall thinks the concept of “terminal illness” is not clearly...
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Exposure to high levels of aircraft noise is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease according to two BMJ papers. This accompanying editorial says the results have implications for...
View ArticleThe diagnosis and management of gastric cancer
Using evidence from large randomised controlled trials, meta-analyses, cohort studies, and case-control studies this review aims to outline preventive strategies, highlight the presenting features of...
View ArticleScreening propaganda: the television shows that gave harms second billing
When high profile programmes give an unbalanced picture of cancer screening—that is, they focus on the potential benefits while underemphasising potential harm—they may make it harder for the public to...
View ArticleWhy is talking about dying such a challenge?
In May, Stephen Sutton died at the age of 19 years from bowel cancer. His love of life and extensive fundraising showed everyone how to live life to the full, even when dying. Death is universal. But...
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