Research
Risk of hypoglycaemia in users of sulphonylureas compared with metformin in relation to renal function and sulphonylurea metabolite group: population based cohort study
Diabetes treatments and risk of heart failure, cardiovascular disease, and all cause mortality: cohort study in primary care
News
NHS must rein in spending on specialised services, MPs warn
New test could help 40?000 pregnant rhesus D negative women avoid treatment, says NICE
Hunt for new health secretary is over as Jeremy stays in post
US states that allow medical marijuana see drop in prescriptions for other drugs, study finds
Meningitis B vaccine should not be given to babies, committee says
Haiti’s health system collapsing under weight of doctors’ strike
National Health Action Party gets interim leader after founder resigns
Health reforms achieved primary goals, says Obama
University closes PTSD studies after complaints from drug regulator
More doctors are engaged in commissioning under CCGs
Research News
Children with suspected diabetes should be seen by a specialist immediately, says NICE
Factors that increase risk of persistent pain after breast cancer surgery are identified
Letters
Digital pathology imaging offers more benefits than glass slides and microscopes
Public Health England advice on PSA testing
The Goldilocks problems in regulation
Features
Senior doctors need to do more to boost juniors’ morale