A study published in BMC Medicine this month showed that there are concerning discrepancies in the reporting of serious adverse events in clinical trials. Following this, Trevor Butterworth of Sense About Science USA talks clinical trial transparency, and the launch of the AllTrials campaign in the US.
Open medicine digest explores recent research published elsewhere across open access medicine. Here we take a look at the highlights from the past couple of weeks.
New software could speed up breast cancer diagnosis with 90% accuracy without the need for a specialist. Jessica Dobbs and Jenna Mueller, the authors of the study published in Breast Cancer Research discuss how it could improve breast cancer management, particularly in developing countries where pathologists are not routinely available.
Today, BMC Medicine published an article looking at the sex differences in medico-legal action for doctors. Here, co-author Emily Unwin answers our questions to explain more about their work.
Research published today in BMC Medicine suggests that thyroid nodules with mutations in the RAS gene have a more variable and lower risk phenotype than previously thought. Here, study authors Marco Medici and Erik Alexander answer our questions on the background to the study and implications of the findings.
As August sees medical school graduates become foundation doctors in the UK, many new doctors will be considering which medical specialty to pursue. Here, Guy Worley – a training general surgeon specializing in gastrointestinal surgery – tells us more about life as a Colorectal Registrar.
Open medicine digest explores recent research published elsewhere across open access medicine. Here we take a look at the highlights from the past couple of weeks.
Transparency in research has been hotly debated for many years and public registries such as ISRCTN have been playing an increasing role in reporting clinical trials. Here, Marc Taylor, chair of the ISRCTN registry, goes back over a recent case following Health Research Authority announcements.