Research
Blood pressure and complications in individuals with type 2 diabetes and no previous cardiovascular disease: national population based cohort study
News
Smoking rates vary widely in US racial and ethnic groups
Insurance claims related to opioid dependence have risen by 3200%, US study finds
Liquid biopsies will be routine NHS test for cancer “in under five years”
Ophthalmologist who had an affair with patient avoids sanctions because of “unique” surgical skills
US officials issue travel alert for Miami area as Zika cases rise to 15
Analysis
Can pay for performance improve the quality of primary care?
Quality and Outcomes Framework: what have we learnt?
Research News
Prescription drug misuse in Europe is higher than previously thought
Thinner thread is better for cervical stitch procedure, say researchers
One in 10 young people experiences a distressing sexual problem
Letters
Authors’ reply to Bosco-Lévy and Salvo
Meta-analysis looks at effectiveness of MoodGYM programme in computerised cognitive behavioural therapy
Warfarin with sulfonylureas and hypoglycemic events: consider dose, length of treatment, and all sulfonylureas
Council of Europe dismisses claim that abortion in Italy is harder because more doctors are objecting
Features
The Brexit broadcast that stoked fears over the NHS’s future
Saving antibiotics for when they are really needed: the Dutch example