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Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term health conditions – new study

New research shows that ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), despite being more likely to be affected. A systematic review published in the Jou...

UK must not fall behind in race to ‘humanise’ drug discovery

New technologies could ultimately replace animals for testing drug efficacy and safety Significant investment in non-animal technologies taking place in US and Europe Current research models and regu...

Research confirms racism in healthcare settings increases vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minorities

A new study examining the associations between racial and ethnic discrimination and COVID-19 vaccine refusal has found that one in ten people from ethnic minority groups who refused a vaccine experien...

JRSM Editor in Chief explains how the journal is scaling new heights

In an interview for RSM Engage, Professor Kamran Abbasi, Editor in Chief of the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, explains how the long-term strategy for JRSM is reaping rewards and urges heal...

Prescription costs increase for low-value treatments despite reduction in numbers

Despite a fall in prescription numbers for low-value treatments, the overall cost of prescribing these items in English primary care has risen, according to new research published by the Journal of th...

Newer diabetes treatments are understudied in Black populations and may be less beneficial

New research analysing the effects of two drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes indicates a consistent lack of cardiovascular and renal benefits in Black populations. Cardiovascular disease is the leadi...

Why it’s wrong to wait for an inquiry on sexual misconduct in the NHS…

What is ABT and why might my workplace consider it? ABT, also called active intervention training, includes learning around recognising a situation of potential issue, deciding to intervene, and on th...

CE Wallis Lecturer credits ‘treasure trove’ RSM Library for sparking interest in medical and dental history

A 2008 visit to the Royal Society of Medicine’s ‘treasure trove’ Library sparked in Andrew Sadler an interest in the history of oral and maxillofacial surgery. His subsequent research was the topic of...