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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Top ten most read in July: re-analysis of the STAR*D antidepressant study and combination drug therapy among US adult users of CNS stimulants

Only one new entry made its way into our top ten most read articles in July—Pigott et al’s re-analysis of patient-level data from the STAR*D study, which reached seventh place in the top ten despite its publication towards the end of the month. STAR*D re-analysis The Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D) study was […]

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Top ten most read in June: Impact of fatigue in long COVID; hydroxychloroquine as pre-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19; development of a rurality index for healthcare research and a new patient decision aid for Achilles tendon rupture management.

  June saw four new articles enter into the top ten most read, including the number one spot.  The impact of fatigue in long COVID Our most read article of June reports the results of a study evaluating the characteristics and symptoms of treatment-seeking in patients with ‘long COVID’ (Walker et al.). The impact of […]

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