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Editors at large
Does the FDA think these data justify the first full approval of a covid-19 vaccine?
The FDA should demand adequate, controlled studies with long term follow up, and make data publicly available, before granting full approval to covid-19 vaccines, says Peter Doshi […]
Simone Biles’ bravery is a lesson in leadership for everyone: it takes more courage to step back than to step up
Showing vulnerability is not a failure—doctors could learn from Biles’ example, says Clara Munro […]
A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for BMJ and our journals
BMJ and our journals have the ability to stand up for equality, diversity, and inclusion in research, clinical practice, and scholarly communication—and the responsibility to do so For over 200 […]
Anita Jain: Covid-19 in India and the Mumbai model
The Supreme Court of India recently praised “The Mumbai Model” in responding to the second wave of covid-19 and asked other Indian states to draw from its experience. In early […]
Richard Hurley: Celebrating NHS staff to find sense in the sorrow
Can the arts help alleviate some of the suffering caused by the pandemic? Can theatre help us to find meaning, to begin to heal? Richard Hurley was moved by this […]
Left in limbo—barriers to covid “passports” for trial participants will deter people from taking part in research
It’s a situation that risks putting people off future vaccine trials and it needs to be fixed urgently, says Henry Scowcroft […]
From protection to participation: involving patients with reduced capacity in decision making about publication
Simone Ragavooloo and Cat Chatfield look at how we can promote appropriate inclusion of vulnerable individuals in the publication process […]
Tessa Richards: Thank goodness for Google
It plugs gaps in patient information sheets, which would be improved by more input from patients, argues Tessa Richards Thanks to skilled clinicians, I’m enjoying what remains of my nine […]
Clara Munro: Making women feel safe—let’s start at work
“Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Woman are afraid men will kill them,” Margaret Atwood In the past week many of us will have been following developments […]