Practical lessons for publishers

Putting patients first For decades, research publishing followed a fixed script. Researchers investigated. Publishers validated, polished and shared their findings. Patients, if mentioned, were the subjects of the research, not contributors to it. That model is shifting. Across the publishing industry, there’s growing recognition that ...

Driving global consensus on Alzheimer’s disease imaging

BMJ China and West China Hospital's Alzheimer's disease imaging roundtable, December 2024 BMJ Group contributes to the progress of health research, policy, and practice through trusted editorial leadership and a vast global network of experts. We run over 20 roundtables, 100+ webinars, dozens of regional and global panel ...

Exposing hidden influence in infant feeding advice

BMJ Investigations is our dedicated unit of specialist reporters who expose practices that risk public health and undermine trust in healthcare. Through rigorous, evidence-led reporting, the unit shines a light on issues that matter to patients, clinicians and policymakers alike. Over the past decade, our investigative journalism has unearthed research ...

2025-07-23T14:27:24+00:0018 July 2025|Content integrity, Group news, Our impact, Success stories, The BMJ|

Building a powerful advocacy voice

How a BMJ Opinion piece sparked a movement beyond clinical practice A powerful blend of professional expertise, personal experience, and a growing public platform has marked Dr Seema Haider's journey into advocacy. As a general practitioner with a deep understanding of the complexities of ...

2025-07-14T14:07:00+00:0013 July 2025|Group news, Opinion, Our impact, The BMJ|

Flour fortification with folic acid

A major step forward for UK public health In November 2024, the UK government announced legislation mandating folic acid fortification of non-wholemeal wheat flour, effective by the end of 2026. This landmark policy will reduce neural tube defects (NTDs), serious birth defects affecting brain and spinal cord development that can ...

2025-06-26T11:16:12+00:0010 June 2025|Group news, Our impact|

2025 Racism in Medicine: are we making any progress?

Since 2020, we have published landmark collections and ongoing coverage of racism in medicine. The BMJ highlighted the racial discrimination and health inequalities experienced by patients and doctors in a special campaigning issue.As the first journal publication solely focused on calling for action against racism in medicine, The BMJ directly ...

2025-04-25T14:46:45+00:0025 April 2025|Group news, Our impact, The BMJ|

BMJ Investigations Unit empowers councils to challenge fast food planning decisions

An exclusive BMJ investigation has uncovered how McDonald’s is systematically undermining councils’ efforts to block new outlets—particularly in deprived areas of England, where rates of childhood obesity are alarmingly high. Based on freedom of information requests to the Planning Inspectorate, The BMJ found that McDonald’s has lodged 14 planning ...

2025-06-25T12:54:34+00:0014 April 2025|Group news, Our impact|

openRxiv launch to sustain and expand preprint sharing in life and health sciences

Davis, California, 11 March, 2025–openRxiv has officially launched as an independent nonprofit to oversee bioRxiv and medRxiv, the world's leading preprint servers for life and health sciences. openRxiv ensures that researchers worldwide can continue to share discoveries rapidly and openly. With a researcher-led governance model, openRxiv strengthens the foundation of ...

2025-03-11T15:30:49+00:0011 March 2025|Corporate announcement, Launch, Our impact, Partnership|
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