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We proudly preserve historical content for medical researchers and professionals, connecting past breakthroughs with current knowledge. A one-time purchase of BMJ Journals Archive allows you to own a wealth of historical, medical and clinical research that contributed to significant advancements and the rise of evidence-based medicine.
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Influencing medical research since 1840
The BMJ publishes one of the earliest randomised controlled trials that led to an interest in statistical and research methods that still endures.
Read full article: Streptomycin Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
The BMJ publishes one of the earliest randomised controlled trials that led to an interest in statistical and research methods that still endures.
Read full article: Cigarettes and Cancer
The BMJ publishes the first report concluding that cigarette smoking was a significant cause of lung cancer.
Read full articles: Variations in pattern of pubertal changes in girls and Variations in the Pattern of Pubertal Changes in Boys.
Archives of Disease in Childhood publishes two articles introducing the Tanner Scale for boys and girls. This scale provided a standardised method to assess and categorise the stages of pubertal development based on physical markers.The Tanner Scale remains a fundamental tool in pediatrics and adolescent medicine, widely adopted in clinical and research settings to evaluate growth and development.
Read full article: Evidence based medicine: what it is and what it isn’t
The BMJ publishes “Evidence based medicine: what it is and what it isn’t”, marking a milestone in medical evidence by systematically introducing clinicians to the principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM). It provided practical tools for critically appraising research and applying it to patient care. This shift from expert opinion to data-driven decision-making transformed medical education and practice globally, cementing EBM as a cornerstone of modern healthcare.
Read full article: Mucuna pruriens in Parkinson’s disease: a double blind clinical and pharmacological study
JNNP article, “Mucuna pruriens in Parkinson’s disease: a double blind clinical and pharmacological study”, was fundamental in understanding the efficacy of Mucuna pruriens, a natural plant source of levodopa (a key Parkinson’s medication). The study showed that Mucuna pruriens, worked faster and lasted longer than standard treatments, without causing more side effects. This study suggested that Mucuna pruriens could offer advantages over conventional L-Dopa formulations in managing Parkinson’s disease, warranting further research into its long-term efficacy and tolerability.
Read full article: Making psychological theory useful for implementing evidence based practice: a consensus approach
Ineffective implementation of evidence-based guidelines hinders optimal health outcomes. The article “Making psychological theory useful for implementing evidence based practice: a consensus approach” published by BMJ Quality and Safety, develops a theoretical framework to study and improve healthcare professionals’ behavior change, enhancing evidence-based practice implementation across interdisciplinary fields.
Effective communication is vital for patient safety, yet failures are common. Standardised tools improve teamwork and reduce risks. In the article titled “The human factor: the critical importance of effective teamwork and communication in providing safe care” published by BMJ Quality and Safety, standardised strategies are applied in surgical briefings, perinatal care, and patient transfers, highlighting cultural change, training, and quality improvement benefits.
Read full article: The human factor: the critical importance of effective teamwork and communication in providing safe care
Read full article: Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport–Amsterdam, October 2022
British Journal of Sports Medicine publishes the 2022 Amsterdam consensus on concussion in sport, which is the 6th iteration of international recommendations for evaluating and managing concussion in sport. These evaluation tools and return to sport protocols are adopted worldwide by the sports medicine community.Get in touch to learn more
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