Doctors rely on BMJ Best Practice to provide evidence-based care

There has been much discourse about the features and impact of clinical decision support. However, until recently, there has been less evidence on how healthcare professionals use decision support to provide evidence-based care or on the potential cost savings that could emerge from its use. A new study attempted to fill ...

2025-06-26T11:05:27+00:004 March 2025|Group news, Our impact|

Correcting the record to enhance patient care

Retractions play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of academic publishing and ensuring research credibility. While they are often viewed negatively due to concerns about reputational damage and career impact, BMJ Group sees them as crucial to scientific progress—reinforcing trust, refining evidence, and ultimately improving patient care. A ...

2025-06-26T12:38:49+00:003 February 2025|Content integrity, Our impact|

Addressing public health concerns through research and media

In 2024, significant findings across various studies published in top journals have reshaped our understanding of public health and wellbeing. Researchers have uncovered crucial links between sedentary behaviour and increased health risks, highlighting that even minor amounts of physical activity, such as daily stretches and resistance exercises, can significantly reduce ...

Fostering transparency and quality in systematic reviews

Spotlight on The BMJ and Maastricht University PhD programme Launched in 2020, the joint The BMJ and Maastricht University PhD programme recruits one PhD student annually to contribute to vital research in the responsible conduct of publishing scientific research. It now proudly supports three ...

2025-01-23T11:30:22+00:0022 January 2025|Group news, Our impact|

Innovative device tackles racial bias in health monitoring, ensuring accurate readings for all skin tones

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 ...

2025-06-26T11:24:25+00:006 January 2025|BMJ Innovations, Group news, Our impact|

Five things you should do as a journal editor to support social justice

How you can take small steps to support social justice  Today, the world of science is not fair. We know that there are underrepresented groups in both science and publishing w1,w2 and inequalities are contributing to real disparities within our scientific communities. We believe it is ...

2025-06-26T11:13:58+00:002 January 2025|Content integrity, Our impact|

Guiding global conversations in vaccine hesitancy

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. ...

2024-12-30T14:32:09+00:0030 December 2024|Collections, Group news, Our impact|

Advancing global healthcare resilience

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 ...

2024-12-13T11:25:54+00:0010 December 2024|Collections, Group news, Our impact|

Driving global health research through BMJ collections

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 ...

2024-12-10T14:32:53+00:009 December 2024|Collections, Group news, Our impact|
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