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Opioid related hospital admissions JRSM

A new analysis of hospital patient data in England over 10 years, published by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, shows opioid-related admissions increased by 48.9 per cent, from 10,805 adm...

Domus Medica

Stay at our exclusive members-only hotel situated in the heart of London. Sunday 25 - Monday 26 August Please note the RSM will be closed for two days to carry out maintenance work. Our on-site hotel ...

King Charles III named as new Patron of the Royal Society of Medicine

We are deeply honoured and proud that His Majesty King Charles III has been confirmed as the new Patron of the Royal Society of Medicine. Buckingham Palace confirmed the news to mark the first anniver...

New analysis shows benefits of offering two doses of COVID-19 vaccine to children aged 12-17 clearly outweigh risks

UPDATED 1 NOVEMBER 2021 Researchers offer quantitative risk-benefit analysis of 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccination among adolescents in England over a range of case incidence rates. Given current high ca...

Obituary: Professor Sir Colin Blakemore

The death has been announced of Professor Sir Colin Blakemore, pioneering neurobiologist, advocate for science communication and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. Sir Colin was one of ...

Chief Executive Michele Acton to leave the RSM

Michele Acton is to step down from her role as Chief Executive of the RSM this summer. Joining the RSM as CEO in May 2019, Michele has led the RSM through a significant number of changes, including la...

Experts underline importance of reducing stress in pregnancy

The latest understanding of how stress in pregnancy affects the foetus was shared with healthcare professionals at the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) last week. Academics and clinicians from Durham U...

Doctors urged to recognise post-antidepressant sexual dysfunction

A psychiatrist specialising in sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants is calling for greater recognition of the problems that can endure after treatment stops. Professor David Healy, writing in ...

Enjoy the best of London with themed weekend tours by Jon Baines

Shopping London Friday 23 - Monday 26 July 2021 Enjoy a private wine tasting at Berry Bros and Rudd, afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason’s and a walking tour led by tour leader Janice Liverseidge, who ...

Researchers’ Covid timeline

The unprecedented scale and speed of the global scientific and medical response to COVID-19 has been captured in a new timeline developed by the Royal Society of Medicine. On the eve of its milestone ...