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Cost effectiveness of the NHS breast screening programme: life table model
Paul D P Pharoah, Bernadette Sewell, Deborah Fitzsimmons, Hayley S Bennett, Nora Pashayan
BMJ  2013;346:f2618, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2618 (Published 9 May 2013)
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Diagnostic accuracy of conventional or age adjusted D-dimer cut-off values in older patients with suspected venous thromboembolism: systematic review and meta-analysis
Henrike J Schouten, G J Geersing, H L Koek, Nicolaas P A Zuithoff, Kristel J M Janssen, Renée A Douma, Johannes J M van Delden, Karel G M Moons, Johannes B Reitsma
BMJ  2013;346:f2492, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2492 (Published 3 May 2013)
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Acne vulgaris
Annelise L Dawson, Robert P Dellavalle
BMJ  2013;346:f2634, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2634 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Rational Testing: Investigating hypocalcaemia
Fadil M Hannan, Rajesh V Thakker
BMJ  2013;346:f2213, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2213 (Published 9 May 2013)
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Easily missed?: Acute leg ischaemia
Stephen Brearley
BMJ  2013;346:f2681, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2681 (Published 8 May 2013)
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College raises concern about GPs’ role in government plans to restrict access to NHS
Gareth Iacobucci
BMJ  2013;346:f3020, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f3020 (Published 9 May 2013)
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Government has lost "credibility on public health" for inaction on cigarettes and alcohol, campaigners say
Matthew Limb
BMJ  2013;346:f3024, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f3024 (Published 9 May 2013)
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Review that found PIP implants to be safe was flawed, say campaigners
Jacqui Wise
BMJ  2013;346:f3034, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f3034 (Published 9 May 2013)
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Study proposes antibiotics as possible new treatment for some types of chronic low back pain
Jacqui Wise
BMJ  2013;346:f2988, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2988 (Published 9 May 2013)
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"Research passports" could reduce misconduct, conference hears
Clare Dyer
BMJ  2013;346:f2971, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2971 (Published 9 May 2013)
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Evidence does not support routine PSA testing, say experts
Michael McCarthy
BMJ  2013;346:f2982, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2982 (Published 9 May 2013)
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Researchers thrash out guidelines for working with partners
Clare Dyer
BMJ  2013;346:f2992, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2992 (Published 9 May 2013)
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New drug pricing scheme could politicise decisions and reduce access, says think tank
Adrian O’Dowd
BMJ  2013;346:f2965, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2965 (Published 8 May 2013)
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First UK prosecution for female genital mutilation moves a step closer
Ingrid Torjesen
BMJ  2013;346:f2981, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2981 (Published 8 May 2013)
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MEP proposes tighter tests on potentially risky medical devices
Rory Watson
BMJ  2013;346:f2940, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2940 (Published 8 May 2013)
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India remains on US trade "priority watch list" for failing to uphold international drug company patents
Sophie Arie
BMJ  2013;346:f2949, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2949 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Director of top research organization for mental health criticizes DSM for lack of validity
Michael McCarthy
BMJ  2013;346:f2954, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2954 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Oak moth caterpillar that causes rash is spreading in southeast England
Gareth Iacobucci
BMJ  2013;346:f2964, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2964 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Committee condemns Indian government for failing to withdraw 33 drugs that lack evidence
Soumyadeep Bhaumik
BMJ  2013;346:f2915, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2915 (Published 7 May 2013)
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Small rise in rubella cases triggers warning
Jacqui Wise
BMJ  2013;346:f2935, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2935 (Published 7 May 2013)
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Government prioritises health checks for 15 million adults despite pre-election promise to scrap them
Ingrid Torjesen
BMJ  2013;346:f2941, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2941 (Published 7 May 2013)
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Dartmouth leads campaign for clinical trial transparency in the US
Michael McCarthy
BMJ  2013;346:f2945, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2945 (Published 7 May 2013)
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Minimum alcohol pricing delivers health benefits without penalising moderate drinkers, finds analysis
Owen Dyer
BMJ  2013;346:f2939, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2939 (Published 7 May 2013)
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US approves "morning after" pill without prescription for women 15 years or older
Michael McCarthy
BMJ  2013;346:f2909, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2909 (Published 3 May 2013)
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NHS England announces inquiry into ailing 111 service
Gareth Iacobucci
BMJ  2013;346:f2923, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2923 (Published 3 May 2013)
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Minimum alcohol price is compatible with EU law, says Scottish court
Bryan Christie
BMJ  2013;346:f2925, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2925 (Published 3 May 2013)
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NHS referrals and children’s surgery are suspended at BMI Healthcare’s Mount Alvernia Hospital
Adrian O’Dowd
BMJ  2013;346:f2926, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2926 (Published 3 May 2013)
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India Editor's Choice: Rx: A dose of ethics to revive trust in medical practice
Anita Jain
BMJ  2013;346:f2987, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2987 (Published 9 May 2013)
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A good news tale of two diseases
Fiona Godlee
BMJ  2013;346:f2962, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2962 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Revising the Declaration of Helsinki
Vivienne Nathanson
BMJ  2013;346:f2837, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2837 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Implications of universal screening for HIV infection
Jeremy Sugarman
BMJ  2013;346:f2957, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2957 (Published 8 May 2013)
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The European Medicines Agency’s plans for sharing data from clinical trials
Trish Groves, Fiona Godlee
BMJ  2013;346:f2961, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2961 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Lower sodium intake and health: The (political) science of salt revisited
Niels Graudal, Gesche Jürgens
BMJ  2013;346:f2741, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2741 (Published 3 May 2013)
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Where next for QOF?: Killing the Quality and Outcomes Framework won’t decrease prescribing for depression
Tony Kendrick
BMJ  2013;346:f2742, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2742 (Published 3 May 2013)
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Dementia debate: Asking older patients about their memory is simply practising evidence based medicine properly
David Oliver
BMJ  2013;346:f2746, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2746 (Published 3 May 2013)
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H7N9 avian flu: Understanding H7N9 avian flu
Cong Dai, Min Jiang
BMJ  2013;346:f2755, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2755 (Published 3 May 2013)
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Promoting abstinence for drug users: Maintenance treatment is not rocket science
Andrew Byrne
BMJ  2013;346:f2773, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2773 (Published 3 May 2013)
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After Francis, what next for the NHS?: NCAS performance assessment is seriously flawed
Helen L Birch
BMJ  2013;346:f2775, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2775 (Published 3 May 2013)
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How to encourage compassion: Centrally set compassion targets—what could go wrong?
Jeremy Fletcher
BMJ  2013;346:f2676, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2676 (Published 3 May 2013)
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After Francis, what next for the NHS?: Administrators need clinical experience
Julian A C Neely
BMJ  2013;346:f2724, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2724 (Published 3 May 2013)
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Unfair dismissal case: Sex discrimination claim is wrong in unfair dismissal case
Paolo Tomasi
BMJ  2013;346:f2727, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2727 (Published 3 May 2013)
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Unfair dismissal case: Judgment in unfair dismissal case discriminates against other workers
Donald A Batten
BMJ  2013;346:f2728, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2728 (Published 3 May 2013)
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Initial response to Mid Staffs report: The devil is in the detail of the government’s response to the Francis report
Paquita de Zulueta
BMJ  2013;346:f2730, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2730 (Published 3 May 2013)
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Initial response to Mid Staffs report: The government’s response to the Francis report does not mention death certification and inquests
Peter N Furness
BMJ  2013;346:f2736, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2736 (Published 3 May 2013)
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Ethics Man: Seven ways to hone your ethics skills
Daniel K Sokol
BMJ  2013;346:f2911, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2911 (Published 8 May 2013)
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The Ottawa Statement on the ethical design and conduct of cluster randomised trials: précis for researchers and research ethics committees
Monica Taljaard, Charles Weijer, Jeremy M Grimshaw, Martin P Eccles, the Ottawa Ethics of Cluster Randomised Trials Consensus Group
BMJ  2013;346:f2838, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2838 (Published 9 May 2013)
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Commentary: Europe needs a central, transparent, and evidence based regulation process for devices
Michaela Eikermann, Christian Gluud, Matthias Perleth, Claudia Wild, Stefan Sauerland, Iñaki Gutierrez-Ibarluzea, Sunya-Lee Antoine, Jacques Demotes-Mainard, Edmund A M Neugebauer, On behalf of signatories of our open letter to the European Union*
BMJ  2013;346:f2771, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2771 (Published 7 May 2013)
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How can we get high quality routine data to monitor the safety of devices and procedures?
Bruce Campbell, Andrew C Stainthorpe, Carole M Longson
BMJ  2013;346:f2782, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2782 (Published 7 May 2013)
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The Best Medicine: Run wild, run free
Liam Farrell
BMJ  2013;346:f2870, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2870 (Published 7 May 2013)
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From the Frontline: Who’s to blame for overcrowding in accident and emergency departments?
Des Spence
BMJ  2013;346:f2871, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2871 (Published 7 May 2013)
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Personal View: Have you heard the one about the man with Alzheimer’s disease?
Sophie Behrman
BMJ  2013;346:f2872, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2872 (Published 7 May 2013)
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Kenneth William Scott
Andrew Dawson
BMJ  2013;346:f2145, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2145 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Brian Beach
Helen Beach, Hilary Sindall, Oliver Penney
BMJ  2013;346:f2292, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2292 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Christopher Tibbits Brown
Robert Bernstein
BMJ  2013;346:f2294, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2294 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Kenneth Charles Parsons
Celia Ingham Clark
BMJ  2013;346:f2298, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2298 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Thomas Leopold Venables
Bill Holmes
BMJ  2013;346:f2299, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2299 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Michael John Gilbert
Anita Gilbert
BMJ  2013;346:f2300, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2300 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Louise Olwen Neville
Shelley Heard, Jim Stephenson
BMJ  2013;346:f2301, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2301 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Harry Keen
Edwin Gale
BMJ  2013;346:f2852, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2852 (Published 7 May 2013)
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Case Report: A man with bilateral loin pain
Mohammed Hayat Ashrafi, Usman Bhatty, Katie Hall, Moeketsi Mokete
BMJ  2013;346:f2850, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2850 (Published 9 May 2013)
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Picture Quiz: Chronic lower back pain in a 24 year old man
Ramin Mandegaran, Shouvik Saha, Amidevi Desai
BMJ  2013;346:f2817, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2817 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Complication of pellagra in anorexia nervosa
Aswin Chari, Vivek Rajagopal, Venkat Gudi
BMJ  2013;346:f2842, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2842 (Published 8 May 2013)
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What paramedics should know and other stories . . .
BMJ  2013;346:f2863, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2863 (Published 8 May 2013)
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Genital warts in young Australians five years into national human papillomavirus vaccination programme: national surveillance data
BMJ  2013;346:f2942, doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2942 (Published 7 May 2013)
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