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This issue of the Journal also addresses the impact of climate change on emerging and re-emerging viral threats

UK retrospective, cohort, healthCARe-Based envirONmental cost of treatment (CARBON) study estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the UK associated with the management of well-controlled versus…

This paper provides information and makes recommendations for the public health community to influence and support dietary behaviours through planting and harvesting food-producing trees and hedges.

Intravenous paracetamol (acetaminophen) - 12 times more carbon emissions than the oral Glass vials - higher greenhouse gas emissions than plastic "Intravenous administration should be reserved…

Abstract BackgroundHuman health is inextricably linked to planetary health. The desire to nurture and protect both concurrently requires the mitigation of healthcare-associated environmental harms…

What you need to know: - Pills are likely to have a reduced environmental impact compared with an equivalent dose of liquid medication, with less packaging and less wasted medicine - Pill swallowing…

Global climate change is affecting the incidence and geographic spread of many VBDs

BMJ Sustainable Practice article describing the benefits of prescribing pills (tablets, capsules etc) rather than liquid. Key points: Pills are likely to have a reduced environmental impact…

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many therapists and their clients found it uncomfortable being indoors with others for extended periods. As a result, some mental health counselors pivoted to having their…

Objective: To evaluate patient satisfaction on gynaecological examination with metal, plastic and biobased plastic vaginal specula, and to investigate whether patients are willing to compromise on…