Top 10 most read in October: myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome in pregnancy

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October saw only one new entry make it into the top ten most read list, while last months number two claimed the top spot.

New entry: 
Identifying, synthesising and appraising existing evidence relating to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and pregnancy: a mixed-methods systematic review
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In this systematic review, Slack and colleagues identified and examined the quality of evidence from a wide range of sources relating to ME/CFS and pregnancy. Up until now, there had been no quality-assessed, systematic summary evidence of the potential risks to pregnancy associated with ME/CFS. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies from both published and grey literature sources were assessed, and literature which reported on the risk/experiences of pregnancy outcomes during pregnancy for mother, partner or health and social care professionals in cases of confirmed ME/CFS diagnosis prior to pregnancy, were all included in the analysis. From their analysis, Slack et al highlighted that there is a lack of quality evidence focusing on ME/CFS and pregnancy, and therefore no evidence-based guidelines available for management of ME/CFS in pregnancy. Where evidence was available, it demonstrated the importance of both individualised care, and for healthcare professionals learning about ME/CFS in relation to family planning and pregnancy.

New most read:
Risk of myocarditis and pericarditis in mRNA COVID-19-vaccinated and unvaccinated populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This was a new entry in September, entering the top ten at number two, but has reached the top spot this month. The findings were summarised in last months blog – check it out! 

Below are the top ten most-read papers in BMJ Open during October 2023:

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Rank* Author(s) Title
1 Alami et al. Risk of myocarditis and pericarditis in mRNA COVID-19-vaccinated and unvaccinated populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2 van Dijk et al. Artificial intelligence in systematic reviews: promising when appropriately used
3 Wang et al. Global, regional and national burden of inflammatory bowel disease in 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2019: a systematic analysis based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
4 Walker et al. Impact of fatigue as the primary determinant of functional limitations among patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome: a cross-sectional observational study
5 Ferreira et al. Career intentions of medical students in the UK: a national, cross-sectional study (AIMS study)
6 Pigott et al. What are the treatment remission, response and extent of improvement rates after up to four trials of antidepressant therapies in real-world depressed patients? A reanalysis of the STAR*D studys patient-level data with fidelity to the original research proH Edmund
7 Li et al. Trends in body mass index, overweight and obesity among adults in the USA, the NHANES from 2003 to 2018: a repeat cross-sectional survey
8 Mamun et al. Adverse childhood experiences, the risk of pregnancy complications and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
9 Slack et al. Identifying, synthesising and appraising existing evidence relating to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and pregnancy: a mixed-methods systematic review
10 Keedle et al. What women want if they were to have another baby: the Australian Birth Experience Study (BESt) cross-sectional national survey

 

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