Eliminating racial bias in haemoglobin and pulse oximetry measurements Original research published in BMJ Innovations introduces a novel, non-invasive device to correct racial bias in haemoglobin and pulse oximetry measurements. Traditional pulse oximeters rely on red-infrared light and fail to account for skin ...
Guiding global conversations in vaccine hesitancy Heidi Larson, Lady Piot, is a professor of anthropology, risk and decision science and the founding director of the Vaccine Confidence Project, a research group dedicated to monitoring and mapping vaccine confidence and developing interventions to build trust. ...
Advancing global healthcare resilience: amplifying impact through BMJ Collections Academic Clinical Lecturer in Infectious Diseases and Global Health, Dr Derek Cocker, is an infectious disease researcher focusing on innovative strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and strengthen healthcare resilience. His expertise spans system wide ...
Championing public health and research impact: Dr Azeem Majeed's journey Explore the career and contributions of Dr Azeem Majeed, a globally recognised leader in public health and primary care research. From his impactful publications across the BMJ journal portfolio to shaping public health education ...
How patient voices can drive meaningful change Nearly 90% of teens and young adults who use social media say they use it to find information about their healthcare. However, as pharmaceutical marketers have shifted more and more of their budgets towards selling their products on social media, especially via ...
New features added to Latin America’s global leadership in health Collection From one kitchen to a movement—Fascinating new The BMJ feature by Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade on solidarity kitchens in Sao Paulo - a grassroots food assistance programme that grew out of covid-19 aiming to counter obesity and other diseases ...
In 2024, The BMJ launched two impactful Collections to help advance health priorities in China. These Collections focused on two pressing health issues: women's health and chronic disease management. Both were launched at high profile academic and policy events, receiving significant attention from healthcare professionals, researchers, and the public. This ...
The Darzi Review focuses on identifying critical gaps and challenges in the UK health system, particularly in the areas of comorbidities, cardiovascular care, and emergency medicine. It highlights issues such as the increasing complexity of managing multiple long-term conditions, delays in urgent cardiac care for STEMI patients, and the lack ...
