And are at heightened risk of death despite having better overall blood glucose control People with learning disabilities progress faster to severe type 2 diabetes and are at greater risk of dying from their condition than people without these disabilities, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open Diabetes ...
They run risk of COPD, heightened further if they are childhood passive smokers themselves Findings highlight intergenerational harms of smoking, say researchers A father’s exposure to passive smoking as a child may impair the lifelong lung function of his children, putting them at risk of COPD—a risk that is heightened ...
Why safeguarding quality matters more than ever The academic publishing landscape is changing, driven by digital platforms that speed dissemination but also raise concerns about misinformation. Institutions and publishers must prioritise digital excellence and peer reviewed content to safeguard research integrity. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has potential ...
New series uncovers the role of the arms trade in health and calls for more scrutiny of its health-harming activities and its unhealthy relationship with governments As the UK and other NATO nations dramatically increase defence spending to counter growing global aggressions, one under-recognised aspect of security debates is ...
At the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), tomorrow's doctors are learning to think critically, act decisively, and publish research with global impact. By embedding BMJ Group's evidence based tools directly into teaching, clinical rotations, and research training, UNAM is reshaping medical education and strengthening healthcare outcomes across Latin ...