This month’s most read article was Krijthe et al.’s study on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and the risk of atrial fibrillation. Newly-published papers in the top ten most read include He et al.’s paper on salt reduction in England, and it’s relationship to blood pressure, stroke and ischaemic heart disease mortality and also Räisänen et al.’s paper on the role of gendered […]
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Deadlines, dementia, and radiation: Most read articles in March
March’s most read article was Gómez-Perretta et al.’s study on symptoms related to GSM radiation from mobile phone base stations. Newly-published papers in the top ten most read include Aziz Dhedhi et al.’s narrative analysis of GP’s accounts on the meaning of ‘timely’ diagnosis of dementia and also Herbert et al.’s paper on Australian researchers and […]
Social media, autism and diet patterns: Most read articles in February
The most-read article in February was Brurberg et al.’s systematic review of case definitions for chronic fatigue syndrome. Hsiao et al.’s paper on road traffic injury mortality has also been popular. Other newly-published papers in the top ten most read include Jenkins et al.’s randomised controlled trial on the effect of a vegan low-carbohydrate diet on cardiovascular risk factors and body weight […]
Global salt intake, smoking cessation through Facebook and the cost of childbirth: Most read articles in January
The most-read article in January was Snow et al.’s patient led study ‘What happens when patients know more than their doctors?’ on the impact of patient education on the lives of people with diabetes. Hsia et al.’s newly-published cross-sectional study on the variation in charges and prices paid for vaginal and caesarean births has also been popular. Other […]
Healthy foods and diet patterns, patient knowledge and research funding: Most read articles in December
The most-read article in December was Rao et al’s article on healthier foods and diet patterns and whether they cost more than less healthy options. Carpenter et al‘s article on bed sharing and the risk of SIDS continues to be popular. Other newly-published papers in the top ten most read include Krusche et al‘s evaluation of the feasibility of […]
Social stigma, patient knowledge and bed sharing: Most read articles in November
The most-read article in November was Snow et al’s article on what happens when patients have more knowledge than their doctors. Werb et al‘s article on international government surveillance systems continues to be popular. Other newly-published papers in the top ten include Rajmil et al‘s look at the impact of the economic crisis on children’s health and Browne et al’s study […]
Government surveillance systems, cleaning agents and autism: Most read articles in October
The most-read article in October was Werb et al‘s article on international government surveillance systems. Carpenter et al’s article on SIDS and bed sharing remained popular for the third month in a row. Other newly-published papers in the top ten include Vandenplas et al‘s clinical insight on the relationship between asthma and cleaning agents, and Kalil et al’s review of hospital-acquired pneumonia. […]
War Veterans, OTC Medications and Dementia: Most read articles in September
The most-read article in September was once again, Carpenter et al‘s article on Bed sharing and the risk of SIDS. Wakefield et al‘s study of Australian packaging policy stayed in the top ten for another month. Other newly-published papers in the top ten include Brabers et al‘s survey investigating consumers’ attitudes towards over the counter medication. Rank Author(s) […]
Hospital admissions, podcasts and rural vaccinations: Most read articles in August
The most-read article in August was Hornshøj et al‘s article on vaccination coverage in rural Guinea-Bissau. Carter et al‘s interview study of workplace bullying in the NHS stayed in the top ten for another month. Another title was the subject of the first BMJ Open podcast: Griffiths et al on how active our children are. Other newly-published papers in the […]
Cigarette packaging, twitter and workplace bullying: Most read articles in July
The most-read article in July was Wakefield et al‘s article on effects of the Australian plain cigarette packaging policy on adult smokers, which received widespread press coverage. Another popular title was Brynolf et al‘s paper on physician’s use of Twitter. Other newly-published papers in the top ten include Wallace et al‘s systematic review on the epidemiology of malpractice claims in […]