Research
Very large treatment effects in randomised trials as an empirical marker to indicate whether subsequent trials are necessary: meta-epidemiological assessment
Re-evaluation of low intensity pulsed ultrasound in treatment of tibial fractures (TRUST): randomized clinical trial
Evaluation of computed tomography in patients with atypical angina or chest pain clinically referred for invasive coronary angiography: randomised controlled trial
News
Paediatricians vote for college to continue accepting funds from infant formula companies
Shorter regimen for multi drug resistant tuberculosis cures more than 80% of patients
Official statistics show more deaths in patients admitted to hospital at weekends
Conflicts of interest compromise US public health agency’s mission, say scientists
Babies should sleep in parents’ bedroom for as long as a year, says US guidance
Research News
Patient satisfaction with GPs is not related to consultation length, study finds
Long term oxygen does not benefit patients with stable COPD, study finds
Oral dextrose gel may cut incidence of neonatal hypoglycaemia
Early intervention may limit severity of autism symptoms
GP referral to weight loss programme is quick and effective, finds study
Corrections
Safety of extending screening intervals beyond five years in cervical screening programmes with testing for high risk human papillomavirus: 14 year follow-up of population based randomised cohort in the Netherlands