Findings from Georgia suggest program goals have not yet been met The introduction of work requirements for certain adults enrolled in the US health insurance program Medicaid has so far failed to boost insurance coverage or employment rates, finds a study published by The BMJ today. It shows that health insurance coverage ...
Findings suggest patterns of harm that exceed those reported in previous modern-day conflicts and provide critical insights to tailor humanitarian response A British led study published by The BMJ today provides detailed data on the pattern and severity of traumatic injuries and medical conditions seen by international healthcare workers deployed to Gaza ...
25/11/2025: Expressions of concern placed on research paper and linked editorial on attendance at first breast screening appointment and breast cancer death Expressions of concern have been placed on the research paper and linked editorial after concerns that messaging in key areas of these articles may not be sufficiently supported ...
Sanctions are inconsistent and overly reliant on subjective evidence, say experts The current process for managing sexual misconduct perpetrated by doctors in the UK requires major reform, say experts in The BMJ today. Mei Nortley and colleagues argue that sanctioning of doctors is inconsistent and overly reliant on subjective evidence and they ...
Number of patients per GP in NHS general practice has risen by 15% in last 10 years By end of 2024, there were twice as many NHS patients for each full time equivalent NHS GP than for each NHS consultant Despite rising patient demand and commitments to strengthen primary care, ...
Over 200,000 patients may be eligible for treatment in the first three years, but some commissioners are already considering tighter prescribing criteria or rationing Figures confirm the fear that the roll out is not fit for purpose, says expert Less than half of England has access to tirzepatide (Mounjaro) through ...
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 ...
Findings are reassuring for patients and should be shared widely For women diagnosed with early breast cancer, the long-term risk of developing a second primary cancer is low (around 2-3% greater than women in the general population), finds a study published by The BMJ today. The researchers say this information can help ...
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 ...
And the UK should take the lead by adopting its own legislation Individuals should be held accountable for “ecocide,” the most serious acts of environmental destruction, argue experts in The BMJ today. And they say the UK should take on a leadership role by adopting legislation of its own to criminalise ecocide ...
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