# BMJ * **Definition:** BMJ (British Medical Journal) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes original research, reviews, and clinical guidelines in the field of medicine, aiming to improve healthcare and promote evidence-based practice. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Healthcare Publications / BMJ ## News * Selected news from the source **BMJ**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.9K news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/28/2025 | [**The UK is going its own way on AI regulation in health, but problems lie ahead**](http://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r1103.short?rss=1) | [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Patient Intake]]; [[AI and Automation]] | | 5/22/2025 | [**Infant mortality is rising in the UK-reducing modifiable risks can help reverse reverse the trend**](http://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r1053.short?rss=1) | [[Health]]; [[Public Health]]; [[Population Health]] | | 5/20/2025 | [**Core GRADE 5: rating certainty of evidence-assessing indirectness**](http://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj-2024-083865.short?rss=1) | [[Clinical Research]]; [[Health]] | | 5/13/2025 | [**Pandemic treaty is a win for multilateralism and global health**](http://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r970.short?rss=1) | [[Regulatory Frameworks]]; [[Health Equity]]; [[Health]] | | 4/15/2025 | [**Four cycles of docetaxel plus cisplatin as neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy in stage N2-3 nasopharyngeal carcinoma: phase 3 multicentre randomised controlled trial**](http://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj-2024-081557.short?rss=1) | [[Radiotherapy]]; [[Clinical Trials]] | | 4/15/2025 | [**Induction chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma**](http://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r652.short?rss=1) | [[Radiotherapy]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**Trump watch: RFK Jr claims ignorance, NIH investigates autism origins, and more**](http://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r757.short?rss=1) | [[Health Research]]; [[Medicare]]; [[Influence]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**CONSORT 2025 explanation and elaboration: updated guideline for reporting randomised trials**](http://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj-2024-081124.short?rss=1) | [[Healthcare]]; [[Public Health]]; [[Health]] | | 4/11/2025 | [**Will scrapping NHS England contribute to better health and healthcare?**](http://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r753.short?rss=1) | [[Influence]]; [[Strategy]]; [[Engagement]] | | 4/10/2025 | [**Vision 2050: a revolution in academic medicine for better health for all**](http://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r561.short?rss=1) | [[Healthcare Access Disparities]]; [[Health]]; [[Health Inequities]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**Filling the funding void would mitigate infectious outbreaks and build resilience in Africa**](http://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r661.short?rss=1) | [[Partnerships]]; [[Collaboration]]; [[Talent]] | | 4/1/2025 | [**How Trump's trade war will break global medicine supply chains**](http://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r648.short?rss=1) | [[Cancer Treatment]]; [[Outsourcing]]; [[Supply Chain Vulnerabilities]] | | 3/12/2025 | [**Artificial intelligence risks becoming an environmental disaster**](https://www.bmj.com/content/388/bmj.r505) | [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Hospitals]]; [[Healthcare]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**The review of physician and anaesthesia associate roles will be transparent and evidence based**](http://www.bmj.com/content/388/bmj.r145.short?rss=1) | [[Healthcare]]; [[Economic Pressures]]; [[Workforce Challenges]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**The US withdrawal from the WHO: a global health crisis in the making**](http://www.bmj.com/content/388/bmj.r116.short?rss=1) | [[Maternal Mortality Rates]]; [[Leadership]]; [[Security]] | | 1/10/2025 | [**We need to focus on local solutions for health inequalities**](http://www.bmj.com/content/388/bmj.r55.short?rss=1) | [[Security]]; [[Health Equity Initiatives]]; [[Healthcare]] | | 1/7/2025 | [**AI in medicine: preparing for the future while preserving what matters**](http://www.bmj.com/content/388/bmj.r27.short?rss=1) | [[AI Integration]]; [[Patient Outcomes]]; [[Ethical AI]] | | 12/20/2024 | [**Age against the machine-susceptibility of large language models to cognitive impairment: cross sectional analysis**](http://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj-2024-081948.short?rss=1) | [[Neurology]]; [[Thoracic Surgery]]; [[Neuroradiology]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Medical education fit for the future requires radical change**](http://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q2811.short?rss=1) | [[Community Health]]; [[Training]]; [[Medical Education]] | | 12/10/2024 | [**Preventing sexually transmitted infection globally**](http://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q2347.short?rss=1) | [[Care Access]]; [[Digital Health Integration]]; [[Medical Innovation]] | | 12/5/2024 | [**Association for Palliative Medicine replies to Ahmedzai and Fingas**](http://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q2716.short?rss=1) | [[Healthcare EDI]]; [[Palliative Medicine]]; [[AI in Medicine]] | | 11/29/2024 | [**Reaffirming our commitment to the NHS is needed now more than ever**](http://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q2688.short?rss=1) | [[Medical Innovation]]; [[Healthcare SaaS]]; [[Patient Access]] | | 11/29/2024 | [**Remuneration of African patient partners is an important tool for health justice**](http://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q2675.short?rss=1) | [[Biomedical Research]]; [[Health Disparities]]; [[Health Equity Initiatives]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**It's time to put compassion back into compassionate care**](http://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q2645.short?rss=1) | [[Healthcare Education]]; [[Clinical Care]]; [[Palliative Care]] | | 11/20/2024 | [**Staff retention and mortality**](http://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q2521.short?rss=1) | [[AI for Healthcare Providers]]; [[Healthcare Communication]]; [[Training]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Political Climate and Healthcare**: Kamala Harris's presidential campaign raises hopes for unity amid political divisiveness, while Donald Trump's return to office poses threats to reproductive rights and healthcare reforms. - **Advocacy and Activism in Healthcare**: Doctors are urged to engage in activism for progressive health policies, particularly in response to issues like reproductive rights and antimicrobial resistance. - **Healthcare Inequalities**: The COVID-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis have exacerbated health inequalities in the UK, particularly affecting marginalized populations. - **Drug Shortages in the NHS**: The NHS faces significant drug shortages due to supply chain issues and financial pressures, impacting patient care. - **Ethics in Medicine**: The role of trust and ethics in healthcare is emphasized, particularly in light of historical events affecting public trust. - **Global Health Challenges**: The ongoing conflict in Gaza severely impacts healthcare, with calls for international support to rebuild the healthcare system. - **Patient Involvement in Research**: The need for fair compensation for patient partners in research is highlighted to ensure equity in healthcare decision-making. - **Housing and Health Equity**: Poor housing conditions in the UK are linked to health disparities, necessitating reforms to improve public health outcomes. - **AI in Healthcare**: A working paper by the OECD indicates that healthcare professionals are generally optimistic about AI's benefits in healthcare, with 72.2% of medical leaders believing its advantages outweigh risks, although concerns about understanding and regulation persist. - **Nurse Turnover and Patient Mortality**: High turnover rates among nurses are linked to increased patient mortality, emphasizing the need for continuity of care and better retention strategies in healthcare settings. - **Compassion in Healthcare**: There is a growing call to reintegrate compassion into healthcare practices, with studies highlighting its importance in patient care and the need for training and cultural shifts within healthcare organizations. - **NHS Review of Associates**: The UK health and social care secretary has initiated a review of physician and anaesthesia associates in the NHS to address concerns about their training and impact on patient care. - **Fossil Fuel Influence on Medical Research**: An analysis by The BMJ reveals significant ties between the fossil fuel industry and medical research, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and the integrity of scientific studies. - **NHS Crisis and Funding Needs**: The BMJ's Commission on the Future of the NHS calls for urgent funding and strategic planning to address the NHS's critical state and improve service delivery. - **Patient Partner Remuneration**: There is a growing movement advocating for fair remuneration for patient partners in health decision-making, particularly in Africa, to enhance their participation and address systemic undervaluation. - **Direct-to-Consumer Tests**: The rise of direct-to-consumer tests in the US raises concerns about consumer protection and the need for regulatory frameworks to ensure informed health decisions. - **Food Industry Influence on Children's Health**: The food industry's involvement in children's education through breakfast clubs and campaigns has raised concerns about marketing practices and their impact on obesity rates. - **Youth Vaping Legislation in the UK**: The UK government is reviving legislation to combat youth vaping and improve public health, alongside addressing alcohol-related health issues. - **Urban Health and Design**: The need for collaboration between architects and public health officials is emphasized to create healthier urban environments that support public health. - **Maternal Health Crisis in Afghanistan**: Afghanistan faces a maternal health crisis, with high mortality rates and a lack of female healthcare providers, necessitating urgent advocacy for midwifery services. ### Organizations Mentioned - **NHS**: National Health Service, the publicly funded healthcare system in the UK. - **WHO**: World Health Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. - **Human Rights Watch**: An international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. - **Royal College of Nursing**: A professional association and trade union for nurses in the UK. - **BMJ**: British Medical Journal, a peer-reviewed medical journal. - **UCL Institute of Health Equity**: A research institute focused on health equity and social determinants of health. - **OECD**: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which conducts research and provides policy recommendations on various issues, including healthcare. - **International Rescue Committee (IRC)**: An organization providing humanitarian aid and support to displaced populations, particularly in conflict-affected areas like Sudan. - **NHS Confederation**: An organization representing NHS organizations in England, advocating for improvements in healthcare delivery and policy. - **Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI)**: A global organization focused on supporting families affected by congenital hyperinsulinism and promoting awareness and research. - **The BMJ**: A leading medical journal that publishes research, reviews, and commentary on various health-related topics. - **University of Melbourne**: An educational institution involved in initiatives to promote compassionate care in healthcare settings. - **House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee**: A parliamentary committee in the UK that addresses issues related to women's rights and equality, including healthcare. - **United Nations**: An intergovernmental organization aimed at promoting international cooperation and maintaining international order. - **World Health Organization**: A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. - **British Medical Association**: A professional association and trade union for doctors in the UK. - **NHS England**: The body responsible for overseeing the National Health Service in England. - **Nuffield Trust**: An independent health charity that provides research and analysis on health policy. - **Palestine Red Crescent Society**: A humanitarian organization providing medical and social services in Palestine. - **Health Justice Initiative**: An organization advocating for equitable health policies and practices.