What happens to people who inject drugs after surgery for a heart valve infection?
In a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis published this month in BMC Infectious Diseases the authors discuss rising trends in injectable drug use and… Read more »
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Yes, it was worth it! Older adults’ experiences of participating in a research study
Large population studies are common, including on older adults, but little time is spent on understanding the priorities and problems of older adults… Read more »
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In a Debate, published this month in BMC Medical Education, the authors argue the need for medical schools to increase… Read more »
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Why Pimping, the Practice, and the Word—Should Be Eradicated from Medicine
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Highlights of the BMC series: September 2019
Novel biodegradable surgical metal clips • Income inequality and mass shootings • Impact of rural address on depression… Read more »
Will we have enough GPs in the future? Yes, if we make them competent and keep them happy!
The role of General Practitioner is a less popular choice of medical specialization throughout Europe. In a study recently… Read more »
Highlights from European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2019
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders traveled to Paris to attend the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2019 Congress held together with… Read more »
Highlights of the BMC series: August 2019
• Deep-learning model to predict drug-drug interaction • Onset of lung cancer in young and older patients • Issues with… Read more »
Highlights from EAPC 2019: Global Palliative Care – Shaping the future
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