Acting against racism for a healthier, more equal, world

A sustained reduction in a high-risk population In February 2020, The BMJ highlighted the racial discrimination and health inequalities experienced by both patients and doctors in a special 'Racism in medicine' campaigning issue. Its huge success contributed to the launch of the NHS - Race and Health ...

2026-06-04T13:55:05+01:004 March 2025|Our impact, The BMJ|

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+01:003 February 2025|Content integrity, Our impact|

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

Original research published in BMJ Innovations introduces a pioneering non-invasive device that corrects racial bias in haemoglobin and pulse oximetry measurements. Using green light and a proprietary algorithm to account for skin pigment, the Green Light Oximeter delivers accurate readings across all skin tones and age groups. Designed ...

2026-04-09T13:24:04+01:006 January 2025|BMJ Innovations, Corporate announcement, 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 ...

2026-04-09T13:24:06+01:0010 December 2024|Collection, Corporate announcement, Our impact|

Advocating for safer pharmaceutical marketing

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 ...

2026-04-09T13:24:07+01:0020 November 2024|Corporate announcement, Our impact|

Advancing health priorities in China through BMJ Collections

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 ...

2026-04-09T13:24:08+01:0019 November 2024|Corporate announcement, Launch, Our impact, Partnership|

Celebrating a decade of patient and public partnership

Improving healthcare and health systems We partner with patients and the public across all aspects of our work. Their insights bring a critical dimension to our work and thinking: partnerships with patients, carers, community support networks, and the public will create better evidence." Dr Kamran Abbasi Editor ...

2025-06-25T14:39:56+01:0013 September 2024|Our impact|

BMJ TAG: making meaningful contributions to patient care

In the last year, the BMJ Technology Assessment Group (BMJ-TAG) has played a key role in evaluating the safety and effectiveness of drugs for public use through the NHS, contributing to the development of high profile NICE guidance. In July 2023, rimegepant was recommended for use in the NHS ...

2025-06-26T07:54:20+01:005 September 2024|Our impact|
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