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What are the benefits and challenges of asynchronous #telemedicine for patients obtaining a second opinion? Read this qualitative interview study from Germany: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…

The VIP #trial: clinical effectiveness of a Victim Improvement Package (VIP) for the reduction of continued symptoms of depression or anxiety in older victims of community crime in an English city Read the findings of this randomised controlled trial: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…

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NutriNet-Brasil, a web-based prospective study on dietary patterns and risk of chronic diseases Read this new cohort profile of over 88,000 participants in Brazil: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…

What are patients' experiences with group consultations when treated with #semaglutide for obesity? Read this qualitative case study in a Danish general practice: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…

Living in a container with a disabled individual: what has changed after the 2023 Kahramanmaras/Türkiye earthquake? Read this qualitative study of women aged 32-70: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…

What do we know about the effect of nature-based health interventions for individuals diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and/or experiencing stress? Read the results of this systematic review and meta-analysis of studies 2000-2024: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…

Transporting #trial results to synthetic real-world populations in order to estimate real-world effectiveness of newly marketed #medicines Read this new Communication article: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…

#Pain management and patient education interventions to increase physical activity in people with intermittent claudication (PrEPAID trial) Read the results of this feasibility randomised controlled #trial in the UK: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope… @andyelders1

What is the economic burden of post-traumatic stress disorder (#PTSD) in the UK? Read the results of this systematic review and economic analysis: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…

What are the geographical patterns of #tuberculosis notification rates and their associations with socioeconomic factors? Read more in this spatial cross-sectional study from #Nepal, 2020–2023: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…

What is the relationship between #diabetes and cognitive health in #India? Read this nationally representative survey study of >57,000 adults aged 45 years and older, from 2017-2019, across all 36 Indian states and union territories: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…

What was the impact of #COVID-19 infection on social care use in people over 50 years of age? Read this matched cohort study from North-West London between 2020 and 2023: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…

What are the temporal patterns and state-level disparities in the #opioid buprenorphine distribution among pharmacies and hospitals in the USA? Read this analysis from 2019 to 2023: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope… [Figure: Relative percent change 2022–2023 in pharmacies in…

What is the prevalence and persistence of developmental language disorders, and their impact on cognition and mental health in children? Read this new cohort profile article on the Surrey Communication and Language in Education Study (SCALES) from the UK: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…

🆕 New Communication article 📃 Read more about approaches used in the early stages of the Australian Fans in Training (Aussie-FIT) trial to foster more equitable and inclusive practices in research trials, and to enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research trial…

Submissions are open at BMJ DH&AI for research on AI and digital health adoption in clinical care. EiC, Dr Chris Paton, shares what they’re looking for in this short video. From real-world studies to methods primers. Find out more here: bmjdigitalhealth.bmj.com/pages/authors #DigitalHealth…

What are the patient characteristics, care processes, and outcomes in patients with both heart failure and cancer? See the results of this cross-sectional study from Germany by @DRottlander and colleagues: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…

How do secondary school physical education uniform policies influence body image attitudes and PE engagement among adolescent girls? Read more in this qualitative study in UK secondary schools: doi.org/10.1136/bmjope…