The annual ‘winter pressures’ season is upon us. A year ago a cohort study in BMJ Medicine highlighted the role of multimorbidity on winter hospital admissions. Let’s take a look. 🧵

Did you know we publish material from Clinical Trials and Systematic Reviews to Methods Primers and Specialist Reviews? If your research improves patient care, we want to hear from you. Visit our author pages to get started: https://bit.ly/4qiiGeX

One of the first studies published in BMJ Medicine examined the safety of ezetimibe in lipid-lowering treatment. Ezetimibe prescribing has increased since this paper was published in 2022, following updated NICE lipid modification guidelines in 2023. So, what did the study by Wang el al. find? 🧵

In a new Methods Primer @danlewer.bsky.social and colleagues explain why when studying risk factors for health outcomes, looking at results that are statistically significant after mutual adjustment in a multivariable regression model can lead us astray. https://bit.ly/3JzNTJI

We wrote an article explaining why you shouldn't put several variables into a regression model and report which are statistically significant - even as exploratory research. bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/4/1/.... How did we do?

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Whether it’s original research, a cohort study or methods primer, we welcome submissions that influence practice and benefit patients. Check out our author pages for more information https://bit.ly/4qiiGeX

Iiris Juulia Turunen and colleagues compare routine high risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) screening with cytological screening in this new study on cervical cancer screening. https://bit.ly/4nTujqI

Victor Sartorius and colleagues investigate inequalities in neonatal mortality, finding a strong link between a mother's residential socioeconomic level and neonatal mortality in France. Read the full study now: https://bit.ly/46t4UNk

This study by Jennifer Hirst and colleagues highlights a critical need for further exploration into the inequalities in HRT prescribing across England. https://bit.ly/3KpaeKg #HealthDisparities #SDOH

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Research by Jennifer Hirst and colleagues reveal disparities in HRT prescribing across England. Differences were identified based on ethnic group, socioeconomic status, and geographical location. This highlights critical areas for improving equitable access to care. https://bit.ly/3KpaeKg

Join us as we uncover critical insights into health equity as Victor Sartorius and colleagues investigate inequalities in neonatal mortality, finding a strong link between a mother's residential socioeconomic level and neonatal mortality in France. Read the full study now: https://bit.ly/46t4UNk

How do I conduct a high quality case study? Find a step-by-step guide below! 🧵

In this linked editorial, Penelope Hawe reflects on Trisha Greenhalgh's RMR article and the importance of design decisions in case studies https://bit.ly/48yCBzy

Many observational studies use regression adjustment to deal with confounding bias. A methods primer in BMJ Medicine by Frederick Ho explains the basic principles, including why researchers must choose their confounders carefully 🧵

Calling all researchers and educators📣 This new RMR by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social on how to conduct effective case studies, offers guidance for using them for learning & decision-making. Essential reading for robust research! https://bit.ly/47PL01l

Hear from experts, including the author of a new BMJ Mental Health paper, on the risk of first onset psychosis or mania requiring hospitalisation in adults diagnosed with ADHD after starting ADHD medication. 📅 24 Sep, 12pm BST | Register here: https://bit.ly/4myGUye

Our latest Methods Primer by Frederick Ho breaks down the core principles of regression adjustment for causal inference. Learn when to adjust for a covariate and when not to, to get clearer insights! https://bit.ly/3VqpuZB

From public health crises to evaluating interventions, case studies offer invaluable insights into real-world phenomena. But how do we ensure quality & consistency? This new paper by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social explores issues in case study research. https://bit.ly/47PL01l

How effective are de-implementation strategies to reduce low value care? Aleksi Raudasoja and colleagues conducted a systematic review and meta analysis to find out. 🧵

How deeply do socioeconomic factors impact the start of life? New research by Victor Sartorius and colleagues sheds light on the magnitude and evolution of inequalities in neonatal mortality rates in France. Read the full study now: https://bit.ly/46t4UNk #Healthdisparities

Teen fitness ➡️ late-adult diabetes risk? Marcel Ballin and colleagues assess the association between adolescent cardiorespiratory fitness and risk of type 2 diabetes in late adulthood in their latest research. Read now: https://bit.ly/4m5BXxs

Why are some asthma patients readmitted more often? Research from Alexander Adamson and colleagues reveals that components of the adult asthma discharge bundle were associated with reduced readmission to hospital for asthma. Read the full Research article here: https://bit.ly/4lncI8A

A new systematic review by Aleksi Raudasoja and colleagues assesses the effectiveness of various de-implementation interventions in primary care, targeting care that provides limited or no value for patients. Read here now: https://bit.ly/460RRnl

📢 New research from Lena Marie Paschke and colleagues looks at prescriptions after a covid-19 infection compared with other acute respiratory infections in previously healthy patients and those with chronic disease Read the full research article here: https://bit.ly/4pdmD3K

In this new Methods Primer Emma Nichols and Eleanor Hayes-Larson review common challenges in the design and analysis of observational epidemiological studies of older adults and discuss potential approaches to reduce bias in future research Read here: https://bit.ly/42hXlrp