Prediabetes, PoTS and Portuguese physicians: most read articles in June

Several new papers made our top ten this month including Mainous et al.’s study on the prevalence of prediabetes in England, and McDonald et al.’s paper on postural tachycardia syndrome predominantly affecting young women. Other popular papers were the recently published paper from Krüsi et al., which explores the effects of criminalisation and policing of […]

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HIV, prostate cancer and food insecurity: most read articles in May

This month’s most read article was Dahlen et al.’s study on the rates of obstetric intervention and associated perinatal mortality among women who give birth in private and public hospitals. Newly-published papers in the top ten most read include O’Brien et al.’s paper on evidence-informed recommendations for rehabilitation with older adults living with HIV. Also proving popular for another month, was He et […]

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Salt, eating disorders and the impact of funding deadlines: most read articles in April

This month’s most read article was Krijthe et al.’s study on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and the risk of atrial fibrillation. Newly-published papers in the top ten most read include He et al.’s paper on salt reduction in England, and it’s relationship to blood pressure, stroke and ischaemic heart disease mortality and also Räisänen et al.’s paper on the role of gendered […]

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Deadlines, dementia, and radiation: Most read articles in March

March’s most read article was Gómez-Perretta et al.’s study on symptoms related to GSM radiation from mobile phone base stations. Newly-published papers in the top ten most read include Aziz Dhedhi et al.’s narrative analysis of GP’s accounts on the meaning of ‘timely’ diagnosis of dementia and also Herbert et al.’s paper on Australian researchers and […]

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Social media, autism and diet patterns: Most read articles in February

The most-read article in February was Brurberg et al.’s systematic review of case definitions for chronic fatigue syndrome. Hsiao et al.’s paper on road traffic injury mortality has also been popular. Other newly-published papers in the top ten most read include Jenkins et al.’s randomised controlled trial on the effect of a vegan low-carbohydrate diet on cardiovascular risk factors and body weight […]

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Global salt intake, smoking cessation through Facebook and the cost of childbirth: Most read articles in January

The most-read article in January was Snow et al.’s patient led study ‘What happens when patients know more than their doctors?’ on the impact of patient education on the lives of people with diabetes. Hsia et al.’s newly-published cross-sectional study on the variation in charges and prices paid for vaginal and caesarean births has also been popular. Other […]

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Healthy foods and diet patterns, patient knowledge and research funding: Most read articles in December

The most-read article in December was Rao et al’s article on healthier foods and diet patterns and whether they cost more than less healthy options. Carpenter et al‘s article on bed sharing and the risk of SIDS continues to be popular. Other newly-published papers in the top ten most read include Krusche et al‘s evaluation of the feasibility of […]

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Social stigma, patient knowledge and bed sharing: Most read articles in November

The most-read article in November was Snow et al’s article on what happens when patients have more knowledge than their doctors. Werb et al‘s article on international government surveillance systems continues to be popular. Other newly-published papers in the top ten include Rajmil et al‘s look at the impact of the economic crisis on children’s health and Browne et al’s study […]

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Government surveillance systems, cleaning agents and autism: Most read articles in October

The most-read article in October was  Werb et al‘s article on international government surveillance systems. Carpenter et al’s article on SIDS and bed sharing remained popular for the third month in a row.  Other newly-published papers in the top ten include Vandenplas et al‘s clinical insight on the relationship between asthma and cleaning agents, and Kalil et al’s review of hospital-acquired pneumonia. […]

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War Veterans, OTC Medications and Dementia: Most read articles in September

The most-read article in September was once again, Carpenter et al‘s article on Bed sharing and the risk of SIDS. Wakefield et al‘s study of Australian packaging policy stayed in the top ten for another month.  Other newly-published papers in the top ten include Brabers et al‘s survey investigating consumers’ attitudes towards over the counter medication. Rank Author(s) […]

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