Novartis are disappointed that high court have undermined established legal and regulatory framework. But framework means only drug companies can apply for a licence. So it is about time that framework was undermined.

Instead of putting a runner on 2nd to expedite the resolution of extra innings, gradually expand the amount of fair territory until all 360° are in play and baseball becomes cricket.

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What is the significance of the bald man paradox to clinical practice? My blog tries to explain bit.ly/3aRXIfQ

Original trial of AZ vaccine, mainly in young people, showed that half -dose may be better than full dose but dose interval was then thought to be more important. However half-dose was not less effective. So why not reduce tiny risk by giving half dose to those under 50?

Cancer Board: is there enough psychological support for cancer patients and carers? Patient experience suggests not.

Is evidence based medicine an example of moneyball philosophy?

Generic suicide risk assessment NOT suitable for assessing risk for pregnant women and new mothers #PerinatalMH17 : GMEC SCN

Manchester DPH says local authority cuts has adversely affected smoking cessation services

Most smokers in hospital are NOT asked if they want to quit according to British Thoracic Society audit

Lancashire hospitals advertise stop smoking help on hospital radio

Poor non-smokers live slightly longer than rich smokers

Our fab new MP for Bury N @PregnantScrewed x.com/jamesfrith/sta…

Maternal sensitivity is Normally distributed #prevention2prescription

Love and fun in parent-child relationship are the most important determinants of developing emotionally well #BabyOnBoardGM @GM_HSC

Sleep deprivation is a form of torture that makes looking after a baby that much harder - Robin Balbernie, Clinical Director PIP UK #BabyOnBoard @GM_HSC

Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) in US was based on health visiting in UK. So it should be no surprise that adding FNP to health visiting had little effect in randomised controlled trial. #BabyOn Board @GM_HSC

Universal services are needed in infancy and early childhood #BabyOnBoard @GM_HSC

Tokophobia is underconsidered and underresearched. #BabyOnBoard @GM_HSC

We have known for a long time a simple measure that would reduce deaths from the use of knives bmj.com/content/330/75… but it needs political will x.com/felly500/statu…