BMC Geriatrics – Highlights of 2018
As global populations age, the new questions and challenges arise in geriatric care. BMC Geriatrics publishes important research addressing these… Read more »
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Should I, or should I not? The ‘tricky business’ about healthcare decision making
When faced with difficult healthcare decisions, many patients feel overwhelmed or unable to make a decision. A recent paper in BMC Pregnancy and… Read more »
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Detaining vulnerable immigrants negatively affects their mental health
Changing immigration patterns have been the focus of recent intense media coverage. However, research concerning the impact of… Read more »
Is there a link between caregiving and female baby boomers’ mental health?
An analysis of global survey data, published in BMC Women’s Health, has found an association between depressive symptoms and… Read more »
BMC Medical Ethics: Highlights of 2018
BMC Medical Ethics in 2018 published many thought-provoking manuscripts, below are 5 of the highlights selected by the Editorial… Read more »
How many cigarettes are there in a bottle of wine?
The links between smoking and cancer risk are well established and reflected in high public awareness, heavy taxes and advertising… Read more »
Highlights of the BMC series: February 2019
Discussing goals of care in advanced cancer • The future direction of chemical engineering • Association between poor diet and… Read more »
Gut microbiome patterns associated with post-surgery complication risk
As we learn more about the microbiome through next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, the more we become aware of the… Read more »
Divide and conquer: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer, is the second highest cause of… Read more »
Better prediction of the economic burden of multimorbidity from medical and long-term care expenditures
As populations age, health care expenditures rise, putting strain on national insurance systems. A new paper in BMC Geriatrics… Read more »