More effective platforms for drug and medical device development and better cross sector engagement are urgently required to prevent the ‘unacceptably high’ newborn death rate, according to a global report.

More effective platforms for drug and medical device development and better cross sector engagement are urgently required to prevent the ‘unacceptably high’ newborn death rate, according to a global report.

A new study conducted in Malawi and Tanzania has found that almost half of patients admitted to hospital had multiple long-term health conditions, which was associated with significantly increased risk of death and disability. 

Focusing solely on achieving weight loss for people with a high body mass index (BMI) may do more harm than good, argue experts in The BMJ today.

Research on home care cooperatives – agencies co-owned and managed by home care workers – has identified key factors that appear to significantly improve the quality of care for patients,  all centered on empowering workers as stakeholders: incorporation of worker input into care planning; a boost in motivation derived from being co-owners; selective hiring of high-performing workers; and access to high-quality, hands-on training