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11/02/2026

Read this practice article on giant cell arteritis:

https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj-2025-086139

05/02/2026

Autism has long been viewed as a condition that predominantly affects male individuals, but a study from Sweden shows that autism may actually occur at comparable rates among male and female individuals.

The results show a clear female catch-up effect during adolescence, which the researchers say highlights the need to investigate why female individuals receive diagnoses later than male individuals

Open access Research

25/01/2026

Potassium sparing diuretics are widely used in the management of hypertension, heart failure, and oedema.

This article reviews the main indications for potassium sparing diuretics, as well as important considerations when prescribing these drugs
https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj-2025-085905?utm_campaign=usage&utm_content=tbmj_sprout&utm_id=BMJ005&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

24/01/2026

Natural ovulation before frozen embryo transfer is as effective as hormone treatment for achieving a healthy baby by vitro fertilisation, finds new clinical trial in The BMJ

Open access

22/01/2026

The BMJ's Medics’ R***e is back for the first time in 25 years. Now, it is over to you to act, sing, dance, perform comedy, or read poetry on stage in London’s West End.

Got a sketch, song, poem, or skit about medicine? We want your ideas.

📆 Submit your entry by 28 February 2026.

📩 Email Julia Burrell at jburrell@bmj.com with your script, recording, or content.

🎭Perform for one night only on 15 May 2026

Find out more at the link in the comments

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08/01/2026

Stopping weight loss drugs is followed by weight regain and reversal of beneficial effects on heart and metabolic health markers such as high blood pressure, finds new BMJ review.

Regain was faster than after behavioural weight management programmes
https://bit.ly/3Lf7CPX

21/12/2025

It’s that time of the year again…The BMJ Christmas issue is out now.

This now well-established annual tradition includes a mix of quirky comment articles, light-hearted features, and peer reviewed original research.

This year the issue explores the themes: Lost in Words, Black Mirror, Agreeable Disagreement, and The Rest is Also Medicine.

19/12/2025

The week after the autumn clock change is associated with a reduction in demand for NHS services for sleep disorders, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, depression, and psychiatric conditions in England, finds this study

https://www.bmj.com/content/391/bmj-2025-085962?utm_campaign=usage&utm_content=tbmj_sprout&utm_id=BMJ005&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

17/12/2025

Most NHS trusts in England are treating patients in corridors or makeshift areas in emergency departments, including “fit to sit” rooms, x ray waiting areas, and in one case a café, The BMJ has found.

Half a million patients being cared for in temporary spaces, which evidence suggests is becoming a permanent fixture in many hospitals

15/12/2025

“We might be witnessing a generation learning to form emotional bonds with entities that lack capacities for human-like empathy, care, and relational attunement.”

Experts share concern over the growing use of AI chatbots to stave off loneliness

Chatbot use presents both risks and benefits in tackling loneliness

14/12/2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year—the Christmas issue of The BMJ is coming and we're publishing new Christmas articles this week!

To get us in the festive mood we asked comedian Michael Spicer to have a look at last year's issue and respond to some articles.

Inspired by this article on the hidden health risks of Disney princesses 👸
https://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q2497?utm_campaign=usage&utm_content=tbmj_sprout&utm_id=BMJ005&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

13/12/2025

The full Christmas issue of The BMJ is almost upon us!

To get us in the mood we asked comedian Michael Spicer to read last year's issue and respond to some articles.

Inspired by a look at the development of death cafes

https://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q2392?utm_campaign=usage&utm_content=tbmj_sprout&utm_id=BMJ005&utm_medium=social&utm_source={SOCIAL_NETWORK

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