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BMJ Press Releases March 2009
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- 3 March 2009 - Expert warns of "staggering" consequences of new data-sharing proposals
- 4 March 2009 - UK black women have double the risk of pregnancy complications
- 4 March 2009 - Modern medicine turning elderly fit people into patients
- 6 March 2009 - Concerns over safety of drugs to delay early labour
- 6 March 2009 - New diabetes target will waste resources and may be harmful
- 9 March 2009 - Leading charities welcome new BNF guidance for health professionals
- 11 March 2009 - Migraines increase stroke risk during pregnancy
- 11 March 2009 - Should breast tissue be screened for cancer after cosmetic surgery?
- 11 March 2009 - College best option for young people during times of high unemployment
- 11 March 2009 - Call for doctors to lead the way on ‘greener’ healthcare
- 13 March 2009 - Injected medication errors "a serious safety problem" in intensive care units
- 13 March 2009 - Concerns over "persistent weaknesses" of practice based commissioning
- 18 March 2009 - Method used to monitor hospital performance is flawed, say researchers
- 18 March 2009 - New diabetes risk score will help identify high risk patients
- 20 March 2009 - Maggot therapy similar to standard care for leg ulcers
- 20 March 2009 - Concern over Google links to worrying medical claims
- 25 March 2009 - Study reports long-term health of Porton Down veterans
- 25 March 2009 - Eating during labour has no effect on delivery
- 27 March 2009 - Pregnant women who smoke, urged to give up before 15 week ‘deadline’
- 27 March 2009 - Drinking very hot tea can increase the risk of throat cancer
- 27 March 2009 - Doctors differ on whether hospices should follow CPR guidelines
- 27 March 2009 - Concern over inappropriate diagnosis and treatment of thyroid problems
