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Bmj Open

BMJ Open is a reputable, peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes high-quality research across all medical disciplines. It provides an open-access platform for researchers to share their findings, promoting transparency and accessibility in healthcare research. With a rigorous editorial process, BMJ Open ensures the dissemination of evidence-based studies that contribute to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care.
Details
Abbr. BMJ Open
Start 2011
End Continuing
Frequency Updated frequently
e-ISSN 2044-6055
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Specialty General Medicine
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 1242 160
SJR / Ranks: 3990 971
CiteScore / Ranks: 6010 4.40
JIF / Ranks: 3624 2.9
Recent Articles
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Optimal lumbar vertebral level for trunk muscle CT assessments in opportunistic sarcopenia screening: a cross-sectional study
Liu X, Gao M, Li Z, Wang L, Wang W, Yue Y, et al.
BMJ Open . 2025 Mar; 15(3):e083165. PMID: 40082009
Objectives: This study aims to identify the optimal lumbar vertebral level for CT-based assessments of trunk muscles in relation to physical function and muscle strength, and to establish a foundation...
2.
Hand function impairment in Systemic sclerosis: Outcomes, Mechanisms and Experience (HANDSOME) - a longitudinal observational multicentre study protocol
Greveling M, Ong V, Denton C, Foppen W, Herman A, Jeffries-Owen N, et al.
BMJ Open . 2025 Mar; 15(3):e095283. PMID: 40082008
Introduction: The majority of all patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) experience hand function impairment. The exact cause for this impairment is yet unknown. As impaired hand function hugely impacts daily...
3.
Economic evaluations in undergraduate medical education: a systematic review
Dijk S, Essafi S, Niehot C, Wong J, Hunink M, Woltman A
BMJ Open . 2025 Mar; 15(3):e091911. PMID: 40082007
Objectives: Medical education profoundly impacts patients, students, educators and public resources. However, the economic dimensions necessary for informed decision-making remain underexplored. This systematic review examines how economic evaluations are conducted...
4.
Mechanistic study of transcranial magnetic stimulation intervention for poststroke attention deficit: a randomised controlled trial protocol
Li W, Yao B, Wu J, Xu Y
BMJ Open . 2025 Mar; 15(3):e088980. PMID: 40082006
Introduction: Treating attention disorders is one of the hottest studies in the field of rehabilitation medicine. Stroke leads to the destruction of the functional network of the cerebral cortex and...
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Intraoperative protective ventilation with or without periodic lung recruitment manoeuvres on pulmonary complications after major abdominal surgery (REMAIN-1): protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Zhang N, Zhang L, Chen Y, Zhang S, Li S, Gu X, et al.
BMJ Open . 2025 Mar; 15(3):e093360. PMID: 40082005
Introduction: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are frequent after abdominal surgery and significantly affect postoperative outcomes. Intraoperative protective ventilation (IPV) has been demonstrated to mitigate PPCs. However, the comparative effectiveness of...
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Obsidian ASG autologous platelet-rich fibrin matrix for the prevention of postoperative pancreatic fistula following pancreatic resection: study protocol for a feasibility trial at the Medical University of Vienna
Gustorff C, Dawoud C, Leonhardt C, Riss S, Sahora K, Schindl M, et al.
BMJ Open . 2025 Mar; 15(3):e088867. PMID: 40082004
Introduction: Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the most frequent complication after partial pancreatectomy, which is by definition associated with clinical consequences requiring changes in postoperative management. Despite numerous scientific efforts,...
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Association of maternal metabolic risk factors with offspring body mass index (BMI) trajectories in early childhood: a retrospective cohort study
Lai T, Mao A, Yang L, Ren Y, Yang X, Song W, et al.
BMJ Open . 2025 Mar; 15(3):e088641. PMID: 40082003
Objective: This study aimed to identify body mass index (BMI) growth trajectories from birth to 24 months of age and examine the independent and additive effects of four maternal metabolic...
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Approaches for thoracoabdominal oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer: a network meta-analysis - study protocol
Rebelo A, Friedrichs J, Grilli M, Vey J, Klose J, Merling M, et al.
BMJ Open . 2025 Mar; 15(3):e093561. PMID: 40082002
Introduction: Oesophageal cancer is the seventh most frequently diagnosed cancer and the sixth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Oesophagectomy remains the main curative treatment option. The effect of different...
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Comparison of statistical modelling methods for population-level gestational weight gain trajectories in ethnically diverse women in southeast Melbourne, Australia
Ranasinha S, Teede H, Harrison C, Wang R, Enticott J
BMJ Open . 2025 Mar; 15(3):e088664. PMID: 40082001
Objectives: Adverse lifestyle promotes escalating excess gestational weight gain (GWG) driving poor maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Recommended pregnancy lifestyle interventions rely on accurate assessment and prediction of GWG. A...
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Gut microbiome predictors of advanced therapy response in Crohn's disease: protocol for the OPTIMIST prospective, longitudinal, observational pilot study in Canada
Massaro C, Meade S, Lemarie F, Kaur G, Bressler B, Rosenfeld G, et al.
BMJ Open . 2025 Mar; 15(3):e094280. PMID: 40082000
Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis, is characterised by chronic and relapsing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to significant morbidity and reduced quality...