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The high cost of new drugs—eg, cell, gene, and tissue therapies—restricts patient access, increasing inequities and financial hardship.
Read our new collection in The BMJ w/ @who.int on the actions that are needed
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Read our new collection in The BMJ w/ @who.int on the actions that are needed
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#WHONMP
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The high cost of new drugs—eg, cell, gene, and tissue therapies—restricts patient access, increasing inequities and financial hardship.
Read our new collection in The BMJ w/ @who.int on the actions that are needed
www.bmj.com/collections/...
#WHONMP
Read our new collection in The BMJ w/ @who.int on the actions that are needed
www.bmj.com/collections/...
#WHONMP
Reports of decreasing youth drinking in high income countries often conclude that alcohol consumption will continue to decline.
But these decreases are counterbalanced by increases in other regions
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But these decreases are counterbalanced by increases in other regions
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November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Reports of decreasing youth drinking in high income countries often conclude that alcohol consumption will continue to decline.
But these decreases are counterbalanced by increases in other regions
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
But these decreases are counterbalanced by increases in other regions
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
New BMJ Research: Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review
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November 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
New BMJ Research: Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review
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As world leaders gather in Brazil for the annual Conference of the Parties #COP30, The BMJ has published our annual climate issue.
This issue focuses on Brazil and the climate emergency, with a focus on the Amazon.
Browse the issue ⬇️
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This issue focuses on Brazil and the climate emergency, with a focus on the Amazon.
Browse the issue ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
@kamranabbasi.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
As world leaders gather in Brazil for the annual Conference of the Parties #COP30, The BMJ has published our annual climate issue.
This issue focuses on Brazil and the climate emergency, with a focus on the Amazon.
Browse the issue ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
@kamranabbasi.bsky.social
This issue focuses on Brazil and the climate emergency, with a focus on the Amazon.
Browse the issue ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
@kamranabbasi.bsky.social
Landmark court decisions for climate change mean that big emitters can no longer feign ignorance about the impacts of their activities.
Medical professionals have a part to play in this process, say @lauraclarkece.bsky.social and @hughmontgomery.bsky.social
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Medical professionals have a part to play in this process, say @lauraclarkece.bsky.social and @hughmontgomery.bsky.social
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November 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Landmark court decisions for climate change mean that big emitters can no longer feign ignorance about the impacts of their activities.
Medical professionals have a part to play in this process, say @lauraclarkece.bsky.social and @hughmontgomery.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Medical professionals have a part to play in this process, say @lauraclarkece.bsky.social and @hughmontgomery.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
"Things have gone horribly backwards over the past five or six years."
With far right rallies being held across the UK, our latest podcast episode disucusses how racism affects doctors.
@kamranabbasi.bsky.social
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With far right rallies being held across the UK, our latest podcast episode disucusses how racism affects doctors.
@kamranabbasi.bsky.social
Listen at open.spotify.com/episode/1zS9...
Or podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
November 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"Things have gone horribly backwards over the past five or six years."
With far right rallies being held across the UK, our latest podcast episode disucusses how racism affects doctors.
@kamranabbasi.bsky.social
Listen at open.spotify.com/episode/1zS9...
Or podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
With far right rallies being held across the UK, our latest podcast episode disucusses how racism affects doctors.
@kamranabbasi.bsky.social
Listen at open.spotify.com/episode/1zS9...
Or podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Will we ever care as much about the alarming statistics on global heating as we do about Celebrity Traitors?
Are we “faithfuls,” or are we traitors to the planet and humanity? @kamranabbasi.bsky.social asks in this Editor's Choice
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Are we “faithfuls,” or are we traitors to the planet and humanity? @kamranabbasi.bsky.social asks in this Editor's Choice
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November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Will we ever care as much about the alarming statistics on global heating as we do about Celebrity Traitors?
Are we “faithfuls,” or are we traitors to the planet and humanity? @kamranabbasi.bsky.social asks in this Editor's Choice
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Are we “faithfuls,” or are we traitors to the planet and humanity? @kamranabbasi.bsky.social asks in this Editor's Choice
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Populist opposition to climate action makes extreme weather events more likely.
Despite the fear and disruption that populists stoke, we mustn’t lose sight of the need to act, write Juliet Dobson, @drsophiecook.bsky.social, @kamranabbasi.bsky.social
#BMJClimate
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Despite the fear and disruption that populists stoke, we mustn’t lose sight of the need to act, write Juliet Dobson, @drsophiecook.bsky.social, @kamranabbasi.bsky.social
#BMJClimate
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November 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Populist opposition to climate action makes extreme weather events more likely.
Despite the fear and disruption that populists stoke, we mustn’t lose sight of the need to act, write Juliet Dobson, @drsophiecook.bsky.social, @kamranabbasi.bsky.social
#BMJClimate
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Despite the fear and disruption that populists stoke, we mustn’t lose sight of the need to act, write Juliet Dobson, @drsophiecook.bsky.social, @kamranabbasi.bsky.social
#BMJClimate
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New BMJ Research: Greenness and hospital admissions for cause specific mental disorders.
Study finds that local greenness was associated with a 7% reduction in hospital admissions for all cause mental disorders
#BMJClimate
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Study finds that local greenness was associated with a 7% reduction in hospital admissions for all cause mental disorders
#BMJClimate
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November 6, 2025 at 8:37 AM
New BMJ Research: Greenness and hospital admissions for cause specific mental disorders.
Study finds that local greenness was associated with a 7% reduction in hospital admissions for all cause mental disorders
#BMJClimate
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Study finds that local greenness was associated with a 7% reduction in hospital admissions for all cause mental disorders
#BMJClimate
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
New @bmj.com research estimates the association between the billing (profit) margin and clinical benefit of cancer treatments and use by oncologists
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November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
New @bmj.com research estimates the association between the billing (profit) margin and clinical benefit of cancer treatments and use by oncologists
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"The heat compounded my stress and discomfort."
Patient author Nur Yanayirah describes how extreme heat affected her pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood
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Patient author Nur Yanayirah describes how extreme heat affected her pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood
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November 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"The heat compounded my stress and discomfort."
Patient author Nur Yanayirah describes how extreme heat affected her pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Patient author Nur Yanayirah describes how extreme heat affected her pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
"It makes us feel really vulnerable."
With far right rallies being held across the UK, a group of medics decided it’s time to speak up. Omnya Ahmed joins our latest podcast to talk about the impact of racism in the NHS
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/1zS9...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
With far right rallies being held across the UK, a group of medics decided it’s time to speak up. Omnya Ahmed joins our latest podcast to talk about the impact of racism in the NHS
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/1zS9...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
November 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"It makes us feel really vulnerable."
With far right rallies being held across the UK, a group of medics decided it’s time to speak up. Omnya Ahmed joins our latest podcast to talk about the impact of racism in the NHS
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/1zS9...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
With far right rallies being held across the UK, a group of medics decided it’s time to speak up. Omnya Ahmed joins our latest podcast to talk about the impact of racism in the NHS
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/1zS9...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
NHS staff need to “build a broad movement to oppose the influence of racism and the far right,” doctors and other health workers say.
In an open letter published in The BMJ a group of healthcare staff warned that a “wave of racism” was affecting patients and staff
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In an open letter published in The BMJ a group of healthcare staff warned that a “wave of racism” was affecting patients and staff
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
NHS staff need to “build a broad movement to oppose the influence of racism and the far right,” doctors and other health workers say.
In an open letter published in The BMJ a group of healthcare staff warned that a “wave of racism” was affecting patients and staff
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
In an open letter published in The BMJ a group of healthcare staff warned that a “wave of racism” was affecting patients and staff
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Climate change is driving a surge of infectious diseases in Brazil.
COP30 offers an opportunity for Brazil to show leadership and improve the prevention of infectious disease spread
#BMJClimate
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COP30 offers an opportunity for Brazil to show leadership and improve the prevention of infectious disease spread
#BMJClimate
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November 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Climate change is driving a surge of infectious diseases in Brazil.
COP30 offers an opportunity for Brazil to show leadership and improve the prevention of infectious disease spread
#BMJClimate
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
COP30 offers an opportunity for Brazil to show leadership and improve the prevention of infectious disease spread
#BMJClimate
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Extreme heat events have increased in frequency, duration, and severity.
This review outlines how heat exposure induces systemic and organ specific damage and proposes initiatives to reduce negative health outcomes.
Includes a #BMJInfographic
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This review outlines how heat exposure induces systemic and organ specific damage and proposes initiatives to reduce negative health outcomes.
Includes a #BMJInfographic
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Extreme heat events have increased in frequency, duration, and severity.
This review outlines how heat exposure induces systemic and organ specific damage and proposes initiatives to reduce negative health outcomes.
Includes a #BMJInfographic
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
This review outlines how heat exposure induces systemic and organ specific damage and proposes initiatives to reduce negative health outcomes.
Includes a #BMJInfographic
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
The harm that the Trump administration is inflicting on the race to avert climate catastrophe is clear and so are the avenues for defiance.
Trump’s rollback of US climate policy requires a subnational, international, and private sector response
#BMJClimate
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Trump’s rollback of US climate policy requires a subnational, international, and private sector response
#BMJClimate
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The harm that the Trump administration is inflicting on the race to avert climate catastrophe is clear and so are the avenues for defiance.
Trump’s rollback of US climate policy requires a subnational, international, and private sector response
#BMJClimate
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Trump’s rollback of US climate policy requires a subnational, international, and private sector response
#BMJClimate
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Pandemics reveal and amplify inequalities in society.
Preparing for and responding to the next pandemic should be based on trust, cooperation, and commitment to greater health equity, @michaelmarmot.bsky.social
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Preparing for and responding to the next pandemic should be based on trust, cooperation, and commitment to greater health equity, @michaelmarmot.bsky.social
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November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Pandemics reveal and amplify inequalities in society.
Preparing for and responding to the next pandemic should be based on trust, cooperation, and commitment to greater health equity, @michaelmarmot.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Preparing for and responding to the next pandemic should be based on trust, cooperation, and commitment to greater health equity, @michaelmarmot.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
“Climate change is not the future. It’s happening now."
With Brazil set to host COP30, @bmj.com talks to doctors who are working to help the communities worst affected by the climate crisis
#BMJClimate
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
With Brazil set to host COP30, @bmj.com talks to doctors who are working to help the communities worst affected by the climate crisis
#BMJClimate
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
“Climate change is not the future. It’s happening now."
With Brazil set to host COP30, @bmj.com talks to doctors who are working to help the communities worst affected by the climate crisis
#BMJClimate
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
With Brazil set to host COP30, @bmj.com talks to doctors who are working to help the communities worst affected by the climate crisis
#BMJClimate
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Giving antibiotics to women within 24 hours of an obstetric tear during childbirth is associated with a reduced risk of larger/clinically relevant wound complications, find the results of a clinical trial in The BMJ
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November 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Giving antibiotics to women within 24 hours of an obstetric tear during childbirth is associated with a reduced risk of larger/clinically relevant wound complications, find the results of a clinical trial in The BMJ
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"The China question is not one of capability. It is one of restoring trust in the ethical conduct of its medical science."
In this Editor's Choice, @kamranabbasi.bsky.social writes on the relentless rise of China’s medical science
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In this Editor's Choice, @kamranabbasi.bsky.social writes on the relentless rise of China’s medical science
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October 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"The China question is not one of capability. It is one of restoring trust in the ethical conduct of its medical science."
In this Editor's Choice, @kamranabbasi.bsky.social writes on the relentless rise of China’s medical science
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
In this Editor's Choice, @kamranabbasi.bsky.social writes on the relentless rise of China’s medical science
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“Neutrality without accountability becomes complicity.”
New @bmj.com opinion piece sets a universal safeguard for medicine under atrocity.
#MedicalEthics #GenocideFreeResearch
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New @bmj.com opinion piece sets a universal safeguard for medicine under atrocity.
#MedicalEthics #GenocideFreeResearch
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October 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
“Neutrality without accountability becomes complicity.”
New @bmj.com opinion piece sets a universal safeguard for medicine under atrocity.
#MedicalEthics #GenocideFreeResearch
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
New @bmj.com opinion piece sets a universal safeguard for medicine under atrocity.
#MedicalEthics #GenocideFreeResearch
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
New BMJ Research: Intracoronary infusion of stem cells within 3-7 days after acute myocardial infarction reduced the incidence of heart failure and its related hospital admission, finds clinical trial.
Includes a visual abstract summarising the study
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Includes a visual abstract summarising the study
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October 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
New BMJ Research: Intracoronary infusion of stem cells within 3-7 days after acute myocardial infarction reduced the incidence of heart failure and its related hospital admission, finds clinical trial.
Includes a visual abstract summarising the study
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Includes a visual abstract summarising the study
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
The sugar intake of children in the UK is more than double the recommended maximum amount.
The UK government’s decision not to introduce a higher rate tax for the most sugary drinks is good news for industry but bad for public health
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
The UK government’s decision not to introduce a higher rate tax for the most sugary drinks is good news for industry but bad for public health
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
October 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The sugar intake of children in the UK is more than double the recommended maximum amount.
The UK government’s decision not to introduce a higher rate tax for the most sugary drinks is good news for industry but bad for public health
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
The UK government’s decision not to introduce a higher rate tax for the most sugary drinks is good news for industry but bad for public health
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
I care about the climate crisis but what can I actually do?
From small daily adjustments to influencing national policy, doctors can make a difference, @emahase.bsky.social hears
From small daily adjustments to influencing national policy, doctors can make a difference, @emahase.bsky.social hears
October 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I care about the climate crisis but what can I actually do?
From small daily adjustments to influencing national policy, doctors can make a difference, @emahase.bsky.social hears
From small daily adjustments to influencing national policy, doctors can make a difference, @emahase.bsky.social hears
📝 New Research Methods & Reporting article: Covariate adjustment in cluster randomised trials 📝
A practical guide for when and how to adjust for covariates. Read more ⬇️
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A practical guide for when and how to adjust for covariates. Read more ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
October 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM
📝 New Research Methods & Reporting article: Covariate adjustment in cluster randomised trials 📝
A practical guide for when and how to adjust for covariates. Read more ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
A practical guide for when and how to adjust for covariates. Read more ⬇️
www.bmj.com/content/391/...