In this edition, we look at the most-read articles in BMJ Open from August. The Top 10 is compiled based on full text views, including downloads of the full article PDFs. In August, there were five new entries from researchers around the world investigating a broad range of topics. Life expectancy trends As highlighted […]
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Top 10 most read in July: COVID-19, neurodivergence and chronic fatigue, and socioeconomic status bias in health care
In our top 10 most read blog, we highlight the articles from BMJ Open that have been the most widely read in the previous month. The chart below is based on full text views—including downloads of the full article PDFs—from July 2024. Spotlight remains on COVID-19 July saw seven new entries into the top 10, […]
Top 10 most read in April 2024 (and more) – focus on AI in healthcare
While most of the top-ten papers from April 2024 have already been discussed in previous blog posts, the focus of this post is on artificial intelligence (AI), the topic of number 8 in this month’s Top 10 (see table below). We have published a number of papers that examine AI and its potential use in […]
Top 10 most read in March: evidence-based practice models, area-level inequalities, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and long-term mortality.
Image from fernandozhiminaicela from Pixabay In this next edition, we look at the most read articles in March 2024. We have several new additions with studies investigating area-level inequalities in Great Britain, to the relationship between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and long-term mortality. Have a look below to learn more about the fascinating studies […]
Top 10 most read in February: reducing burnout, patient data, technology appraisals and COVID-19
In our top 10 most read blog, we highlight the articles that have been most highly accessed by our readers each month. We had several new entries to the list in February that span a broad range of topics; keep reading to find out more about some of these articles. Improving wellbeing in healthcare workers […]
Top 10 most read in January: energy drinks; cannabis for medical use; and COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil
Welcome to our ‘Most Read’ blog where we highlight the articles that have resonated the most with our readers. This month we have several new entries spanning a diverse array of topics, from energy drink consumption to tobacco use to COVID-19 vaccination. Energy drink consumption and sleep parameters in college and university students In this […]
Top 10 most read in December: sedentary behaviour and uterine fibroids, risk of myocarditis and pericarditis in COVID-19 populations
The most read paper has changed this month, moving from the second most read paper last month to the top spot this month. We have one new paper in the top read list for December, please read more about it below. Change to most read Risk of myocarditis and pericarditis in mRNA COVID-19-vaccinated and unvaccinated […]
Top 10 most read in November: portable HEPA filters for COVID-19, models and frameworks in healthcare
We have two new entries to the most read list in November, including a new entry at number 1. Read more on these two articles below. New entry and most read Effect of portable HEPA filters on COVID-19 period prevalence: an observational quasi-interventional study in German kindergartens This observational study by Falkenberg et al. is […]
Top 10 most read in October: myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome in pregnancy
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 by BiancaVanDijk via Pixabay In this systematic review, Slack and colleagues […]
Top ten most read in September mRNA vaccine risks, Career intentions, AI, BMI, Birth experiences and Pregnancy complications
September brought six new entries to our top ten list on topics varying from artificial intelligence to medical students career intentions. Risk of myocarditis and/or pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination Alami et al conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis looking at epidemiological studies of individuals who received a mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, reported a risk of […]