Expression of concern placed on research paper published in BMJ Public Health

Following concerns raised with BMJ we are investigating the quality of the research and the messaging used in Excess mortality across countries in the Western World since the COVID-19 pandemic: ‘Our World in Data’ estimates of January 2020 to December 2022”, published in BMJ Public Health on 3 June 2024. An expression of ...

2024-06-18T14:11:24+00:0018 June 2024|BMJ Public Health, Press release|

The BMJ Commission sets out manifesto for a healthier UK

Together we can build a better health and social care system which thrives on collaboration not competition, say experts Long term thinking and stable, consistent policies are key to improving our nation’s financial prosperity and wellbeing, say experts on The BMJ Commission on the Future of the NHS as they set out their ...

Retraction notice of previously press released research

The research “Acupuncture for low back and/or pelvic pain during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials,” published in the open access journal BMJ Open in 2022, has been retracted. This research was press released in November 2022 under the title of “Acupuncture can relieve lower back/pelvic pain often ...

2024-06-18T13:55:00+00:0018 June 2024|BMJ Open, Press release|

Few UK people likely to be suitable for new Alzheimer’s drugs when they come on stream

But many people with memory loss nevertheless likely to be referred for these treatments Few people in the UK with early stage Alzheimer’s disease are likely to be suitable for the latest drugs which aim to halt progress of the condition, yet many are nevertheless likely to be referred for ...

Rise in global number of patient harms from 11 million to 18 million (59%) in 30 years

Outpacing 45% increase in world’s population during the same period (1990-2019) Older people worldwide bear the brunt, with steepest rise among 65-69 year olds  The proportion of patient harms associated with medical procedures, treatment, and contact with healthcare systems rose by 59%, from 11 million to 18 million globally between ...

2024-06-18T13:47:22+00:0018 June 2024|BMJ Quality & Safety, Press release|

Facial thermal imaging + AI accurately predict presence of coronary artery disease

Non-invasive, real-time approach more effective than conventional methods Testing now required on larger and more diverse numbers of patients, say researchers A combination of facial thermal imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately predict the presence of coronary artery disease, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Health ...

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