In this month’s blog, we’re highlighting the 10 papers published so far in 2026 with the highest Altmetric Attention Score (AAS), showcasing research receiving interest beyond traditional citation metrics, including online attention across news, social media, policy, clinical guidelines, blogs, and more. The rankings are based on Altmetric data collected on August 26th 2026. The […]
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Editor’s Picks – World Hepatitis Day 2026
World Hepatitis Day is a yearly campaign aiming to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, a major cause of preventable illness and death across the globe. The World Health Organisation (WHO) stated that 287 million people were living with chronic hepatitis B or C in 2024, despite new infections dropping over the previous decade. The theme for […]
Newer obesity drugs linked to fewer alcohol-related hospitalisations for people with alcohol dependence
Use of newer GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity or diabetes was associated with a reduction in hospital admissions suggesting a potential role for the treatment of alcohol-use disorder Use of newer GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide or tirzepatide) for obesity or diabetes by people with alcohol-use disorder was associated with a reduction in alcohol-related admissions to […]
Top 10 most read in May: AI chatbots, Hantavirus mortality, and Sustainable (de)prescribing
We’re delighted to highlight the many new entries in the Top 10 most-read BMJ Open papers in May 2026. Since our last Top 10 blog post, we have seen nine new entries to the most-read list, with Rafi et al. continuing to hold the number one position. We would first like to highlight the […]
Cost of emergency hospital admissions for mental health problems in young people almost quadruples over a decade
Growing financial strain on the NHS due to longer stays in hospital Eating disorders and self-harm most common reasons for emergency admissions The total cost of emergency admissions for mental health among children and young people in England rose from £22.5 million in 2012/13 to £87.3 million in 2021/22, finds research published online in the […]
Editor’s Picks – Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
Mental Health Awareness Week is a yearly campaign that focuses on increasing understanding about mental health. This year the theme is “Action”, arising as a natural extension of awareness, and encouraging us to take the first steps towards a society that prioritises good mental health. BMJ Open publishes research across a wide range of topics […]
World Health Day 2026
World Health Day 2026 is upon us, and this year the theme is “Together for health. Stand with science”, celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet. The campaign highlights both “scientific achievements and the multilateral cooperation needed to translate evidence into action, with a strong […]
Top 10 most read in February: healthcare surveillance, potassium binders, and patient involvement in decision making.
Spring has fast arrived and as we celebrate the new growth and life that it brings, we’re taking the opportunity to highlight the new entries in the Top 10 most read BMJ Open papers in February 2026. Since our last blog post, we have three new entries in our Top 10 most read list, starting […]
Top 10 most read in January: Obesity in Bangladesh, long COVID recovery in the UK, and breastfeeding and mental health in Ireland.
For the first blog of 2026, we’re highlighting five new entries to the Top 10 most read BMJ Open papers in January 2026 compared with December 2025. The Top 10 is compiled based on full-text views, including downloads of the full article PDFs. Read more about these articles below. Claiming the number one spot […]
Assessment of greenhouse gas emission of type 2 diabetes management in adults: a modelling study in the UK
And good disease management could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 21% Preventing high blood glucose (pre-diabetes) from turning into type 2 diabetes with lifestyle changes could more than halve the carbon footprint associated with treating the complications of the disease, suggests a modelling study, published in the open access journal BMJ Open. And effective management […]